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Review: 2021 Honda Trail 125 ABS

The 2021 Honda Trail 125 ABS is a ridiculous motorcycle. Its 125cc thumper motor is underpowered and slow. Its centrifugal clutch is clunky. It’s only got four speeds. Its suspension is crude: I have kitchen stools with thicker legs than the forks and rear swingarm on the Trail. Did

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2022 Honda Super Cub C125

The world-famous Honda Super Cub may be small in size, but it’s a giant when it comes to how it’s mobilized the world. And for good reason—no matter where you ride, the Super Cub combines reliability, simplicity, economy, and practicality into a unique package. Plus, it’s

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Honda's 2022 500cc Line Up

Honda's popular range of practical-but-fun, mid-displacement parallel-twin "CB/R" motorcycles – the CB500X ABS adventure bike, the CB500F ABS naked bike and the CBR500R ABS sport bike – have all benefited from focused improvements to suspension, braking and handling for the 2022 model year. These models have already been announced in some

Jan/Feb '21

Review: 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES

Discussions about big adventure bikes regularly center on BMW’s iconic GSs and KTM’s Adventure models, which is a disservice to Honda’s updated Africa Twin. When introduced in 2016, the Africa Twin (AT) excelled in off-road situations but fell short of its European rivals in terms of features,

Nov/Dec '18

Review: 2018 Yamaha Star Venture vs. 2018 Honda Gold Wing

Transcontinental touring has become a significant category in motorcycling, so named to describe the many two-wheeled wanderers out there who lean toward long-haul, high-mileage outings. To accommodate this free-spirited mindset, Honda and Yamaha have steadily refined the machines in their respective luxury stables, producing two motorcycles which, though designed for

Jul/Aug '18

2019 Honda CB300R

Is it retro modern or streamlined steam-punk? No matter. Whatever the inspirations for its design, the naked 2019 CB300R is a pretty machine. And beginners, short-hop commuters, and many others with an abiding appreciation of small-displacement, user-friendly models will be visiting their local Honda showroom to check it out in

May/Jun '18

Comparison: 2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L & 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Jim’s Riding Impressions2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L This Africa Twin had the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which allows either completely automatic gear shifting or pushbutton sequential shifting. The combination of a torquey two-cylinder, liter-sized engine and the DCT’s propensity for upshifting at relatively low RPMs, when in automatic

Mar/Apr '18

Review: 2018 Honda Gold Wing

Accomplice to Wanderlust In motorcycling, there are a number of inexplicable cliques specific to brands and models that have spawned subcultures unto themselves. Harley-Davidson enjoys a stranglehold on cool; Moto Guzzi riders exude obsessive emotions; and BMW’s illustrious GS attracts global legions of adventure-seeking cohorts. But perhaps the most

Jul/Aug '17

Comparison: 2017 Honda CMX300 & CMX500H

Back in the 1960s and ‘70s, Honda introduced America to the fun of smaller-displacement motorcycles. With its “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” advertising campaign—and a slew of low-cost and lightweight machines—the company put the Baby Boomer generation on two wheels and made lifetime enthusiasts out

Nov/Dec '16

Review: 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

With enduros enjoying a continued rise in popularity for not only their off-road capabilities but long distance comfort, many riders are already familiar with what’s on the market. But Honda’s long-awaited big adventure bike spells trouble for the competition. Carefully planned and expertly engineered, the Africa Twin arrives

Mar/Apr '16

Comparison: 1997, 1999, and 2016 Honda Africa Twin

Looming nearly 6,300 feet above the French countryside, the brilliantly lit peak of Mont Ventoux draws closer. Rather than follow the incessantly curvy pavement towards the top, our small band of riders elects to veer off the famed Tour de France route onto unpaved roads. Steep drops, threatening us

Mar/Apr '15

Review: 2013 Honda CB1100

Classic Styling with Modern PerformanceHonda’s retro-styled CB1100 was introduced to the Japanese market in 2010, but there was some doubt whether we would ever see it here in America. Good news! The CB1100  finally came to our shores in 2013, and I was chomping at the bit to own

Jan/Feb '15

Long-term Review: 2014 Honda Gold Wing - The King of Touring

I’ve been riding this Gold Wing for thousands of miles, through rain and sunshine, from coast to coast, and with a passenger. Needless to say the Gold Wing has become a second home of sorts. When I told Sarah about my long-term test assignment, she said, “Oh that’s

Sep/Oct '14

Review: 2014 Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie

It’s been a long time coming, but Honda has brought back a large six-cylinder cruiser to its lineup—bigger and more powerful than ever.Big Red has a Power Cruiser Again!Honda’s original Valkyrie was man-ufactured from 1996 through 2003 and followed briefly by the Rune. The new

Jul/Aug '14

2014 Honda CTX1300 A Honda that’s a Hoot!

Honda’s latest new model, the CTX1300, continues to carry the torch for the CTX series by combining pleasing ergonomics and modern styling with new technology.There are actually two choices: the basic CTX1300, which has a suggested retail price of $ 15,999, and the CTX1300 Deluxe for $ 17,499.

Jan/Feb '14

2014 Honda CTX700 and CTX700N: One to Grow On

Amid the rush of rider-friendly and affordable motorcycles flooding our shores  from Honda’s overseas plants, there is a single model targeted to more than just  one type of rider. They call it an “anti-niche” bike and promote it in two different areas of their website—surprisingly, the Touring and

Sep/Oct '13

2013 Honda CBR500R and CB500F: Budget Bikes with Gusto

Honda’s new entry-level 500s, the CBR500R and the CB500F, are budget bikes with gusto. With fuel-injected parallel twins that are as smooth as four cylinder bikes, the newest micro racer and sport standard are impressive world-market machines.Since February of this year, Honda has introduced six new models to

Jul/Aug '13

2013 Honda CRF250L: Dual Sport Darling

After being away for almost a decade (the street-legal XR250L was dropped in 2004), Honda is back in the 250cc dual sport segment with the CRF250L. The new machine receives its crisp styling from Honda’s CRF series, but the engine design is borrowed from the CBR250R sportbike.Powertrain and

May/Jun '13

2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Power Cruiser

Honda has been churning out a slew of exciting new models lately. The new F6B makes a cruiser out of the flagship Gold Wing GL1800 by removing the trunk, trimming the windshield, and reshaping the seat and rear section.Jon Seidel, Honda’s PR guy, told me that the moniker

Mar/Apr '13

2013 Honda Lineup

At a time when consumers are pinching every penny, some companies respond by doing the same, a few focus on bringing in repeat business, and others ramp up advertising. A brave handful will put all their chips on the table by offering a variety of original products.Honda has not

Jan/Feb '13

2012 Honda NC700X and NC700XD: Affordable Fun

One of Honda’s latest offspring, the NC700X, was designed to appeal to new and re-entry riders as well as folks who want a lot of bang for their buck.You can choose one of two NC700 iterations. There’s the base model, NC700X, with a regular six-speed transmission at

Nov/Dec '12

2013 Honda Metropolitan NCH50: Nifty and Thrifty!

After a multi-year hiatus, Honda’s 50cc Metropolitan scooter returns completely revamped with fresh styling and a new fuel-injected engine. Appearance changes include updated bodywork, a new headlamp and gauge setup, plus a different handlebar and taillight, all of which give the diminutive machine a clean modern look. We had

Nov/Dec '12

2013 Honda PCX150: City Slicker

Scooters are great for urban rides, so I borrowed Honda’s 2013 PCX150 for a day. Starting at California’s Huntington Beach Honda, I take the long way to the Lyon Air Museum near John Wayne Airport, stop for lunch at Memphis Soul Café in Costa Mesa, and then take

Sep/Oct '12

2012 Honda CB1000R: Matte Black Belt

Martial arts competition, like sport motorcycle riding, stylishly blends power and finesse with razor-sharp wits and the ability to quickly and effectively compensate for any move the opposition, or the road, throws your way. While Honda’s CB1000R certainly delivers black belt performance on the open road, it also packs

Mar/Apr '12

2012 BMW K 1600 GTL vs. 2012 Honda Gold Wing GL1800

The near simultaneous 2012 introductions of BMW’s new K 1600 GTL and Honda’s redesigned Gold Wing GL1800 beg for a comparison. Both are flagship models for their respective brands, propelled by six-cylinder engines and designed for long-distance touring. We chose the K 1600 GTL rather than the GT