It will have the flexibility and exciting attitude of a Naked performance machine, with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike.
This
crossover is a midrange capacity motorcycle - and although it looks like a regular adventure bike, it has a much lower seat height so it can be used comfortably by different sized people.
With the low centre of gravity of a performance bike it is great fun to ride, and because of its wide handlebars and upright riding position it is both easy to manoeuvre and comfortable .
Honda research had revealed that customers want a machine that has both a unique style and is also fun to ride in all conditions throughout the year. Honda has delivered this customer request.
This sketch is an early impression of the motorcycle developed by Honda designers at the Honda Design Centre in Rome. The final production motorcycle will be shown for the first time at the EICMA show in Milan from 2nd November 2010, when pictures, the date for production and date of availability in dealer will be revealed.
Honda will also reveal at EICMA a new concept motorcycle using the 1200cc
V4 engine first seen in the VFR1200F, to further prove leadership in this evocative and powerful engine configuration.