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Lighter Weight and Stronger Performance for Total Control… Everywhere
Sharper looks, stronger performance and astoundingly responsive control. From its compact new proportions to its breathtaking response to every rider input, everything about the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade stakes out a new standard in motorcycle performance that will stand as a milestone in the history of litre-class Super Sports development. With such advanced features as its mass-centralised fuel tank, Unit-Pro-Link rear suspension, radial-mount front disc brakes and revolutionary Honda Electronic Steering Damper handed down from Honda’s famed RC211V MotoGP champion, the CBR1000RR Fireblade has always delivered stronger, more versatile performance coupled with lighter weight in the pursuit of Total Control on both track and street. Representing the next leap in this proud tradition, the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade features an even more compact, midsized form, phenomenally lighter weight in the design and manufacture of its frame, engine and chassis components, and innovative performance-enhancing developments like a new underslung exhaust system and new ‘assist’ slipper clutch that make it faster than ever, easier and more comfortable to extend one’s riding capabilities on the street, and more of a dominating form on race circuits the world over.

Colours available

Graphite Black, Graphite Black (with Candy Glory Red), Winning Red (with Graphite Black), Pearl Sunbeam White (with Graphite Black)

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4

Displacement: 999.8cm3

Bore & Stroke: 76 x 55.1mm

Horse Power: 130.7kW / 12,000min-1 (95/1/EC)

Torque: 113.8Nm / 8,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

Starter: Electric

Transmission: 6 speed

Dimensions: 2,075 x 685 x 1,130mm

Seat Height: 820mm

Tyres: F 120/70 ZR17 R 190/50 ZR17

Fuel: 17.7 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve)

Weight: 199kg

The New Adventure Sports Trailblazer
With its dynamic new Adventure Sports styling, the all-new 2008 XL700V Transalp really sets the pace for exhilarating riding enjoyment on every road you can imagine. Powered by a new fuel-injected V-twin engine that carries it down the road with impressive power and confident cruising speed, the new Transalp strongly reasserts its position as Europe’s most versatile midsized motorcycle. Its cutting-edge style, strong, satisfying performance and always inviting sense of adventure make every ride a great escape and a time to remember. The exciting new 2008 Transalp encourages you to break down barriers to riding enjoyment and seek out all the fun that lies just over the next horizon.

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC V-Twin

Displacement: 680.2cm3

Bore & Stroke: 81 x 66mm

Max Power: 44.1kW / 7,750min-1 (95/1/EC)

Max Torque: 60Nm / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

Transmission: 5 speed

Dimensions: 2,250 x 905 x 1,305mm

Seat Height: 841mm

Fuel: 17.7 litres (including 4-litre reserve)

Weight: 214kg

Colours available; Anchor Grey Metallic, Moody Blue Metallic, Carnelian Red Metallic, or Barley Yellow Metallic

The HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR Special Edition

In commemoration of the HANNspree Ten Kate Honda team’s proud success this year, Honda is releasing a special replica edition of the CBR600RR in full HANNspree Ten Kate livery that evokes the winning spirit and passion for racing that have made such a mark on the World Supersport and Superbike racing circuit.
Giving streetbike riders the chance to feel like 2007 World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu and his team-mate—and 2005 and 2006 Supersport champion—Sébastian Charpentier as they dive through the corners and dice with the leaders, the new CBR600RR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda replica edition provides a breathtaking combination of aggressive motorsport looks and proven RR riding performance for full-blooded excitement that never grows old. This stunning replica’s outstanding distillation of Honda Racing DNA is readily apparent in its aggressive styling, in its race-based construction and in its blistering performance, all of which combine to create a worthy road-going offspring of Honda’s famed multi-time world champion. The exciting new HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR is where it all begins.

Timeless Cruising Enjoyment
With a new fuel injections system ensuring easier starts, smoother, more responsive performance and better compatibility with the environment, the new Shadow VT750C makes complete riding enjoyment much more easily accessible to a wider range of riders, from relative newcomers to more experienced souls rekindling an old love affair with the road. The new Shadow’s attractive retro styling is highlighted by plush saddle-type seat, a more comfortably swept set of handlebars and a new dual shotgun exhaust system that delivers an inspiring throb of sound and feeling for the perfect accompaniment to any time spent in its saddle. All beautifully comes together in Honda’s latest generation 750cc class V-twin Custom for the best fit and best styling at the best value money can buy.

Colours available: Candy Glory Red (with Classical White or Graphite Black

The New Standard of the Mid-Displacement Class
Featuring a new compact and high-powered CBR600RR-based engine, a lightweight new cast aluminium frame and light, sporty new styling, the new 2008 CBF600 charges to the front of the mid-displacement Naked class with a lithe new look, stronger performance and crisp, sporty handling that combine to accentuate the limitless joys of riding. The CBF’s timeless European styling and slim, adjustable riding proportions are designed to ‘just fit’ an even wider range of riders, providing long-distance riding comfort and confidence-inspiring performance on every road it travels. With its more exhilarating power delivery, smoothly responsive handling and choice of faired or naked versions, the CBF600 boldly reasserts its position as the perfect mid-sized riding machine for novices, weekend motorcyclists, returnees to the sport or anyone looking to rediscover the fundamental pleasure of motorcycle riding.

Colours available:

Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red or Quasar Silver Metallic

The New ‘Twist-and Go’ Performance Cruiser

Radical new styling that grabs attention from every angle. Form-fitting comfort that invites one to both sit on and to ride. Smooth response to every rider input, reacting with dynamic performance at every twist of its throttle, and… no clutch! Not only that, no gear changer! With its revolutionary new HFT (Human-Friendly Transmission), the epoch-making new DN-01 introduces to motorcycling the most advanced fully automatic transmission ever developed for a two-wheeled vehicle, and one that provides all the exhilarating power and acceleration one associates with ‘real’ motorcycle manual transmissions. The remarkable new DN-01 takes to the avenues and winding roads of Europe with peerless performance and incomparable riding ease in a distinctly modern and sporty form that invites its riders to rediscover the profound joys of motorcycling on an all-new roadster—or ‘Ridester’—that offers wide appeal. The future calls, and the new Honda DN-01 answers with a totally new concept in motorcycle riding enjoyment.

Colours available; Graphite Black or Pearl Amethyst Purple

Bar Star and Twist King: Performance Naked Enjoyment at Its Best

Stunning Performance Naked style, breathtaking acceleration, light, responsive handling and invigorating thrills at every twist of its throttle. The new CB1000R packs full-blooded litre-class Super Sports performance into a compact, muscular looking form that speaks of good times and fast friends, blasting down the avenue in search of excitement in the bright lights. The new CB1000R’s dynamic, futuristic design immediately grabs attention with an unmistakable look of muscular performance. As cool to look at as it is a blast to ride, its lightweight form shows off its sharply styled bodywork and sculpted mechanical parts to riveting effect. Power comes on strong from a lightweight and compact, fuel-injected 998cm3 inline-four engine derived from the 2007 CBR1000RR Fireblade and specially tuned for breathtaking low-to-midrange torque that pulls robustly from low in its powerband. A lightweight and rigid cast aluminium frame holds together a chassis comprised of top Super Sports class suspension, wheels and brakes, and even a Combined-ABS version is available for those wanting the smoothest, most confidence-inspiring braking control around. Prowling the mean streets of the asphalt jungle and tearing up the twisties of the world beyond, the new CB1000R challenges all comers to experience the complete exhilaration of its raw, Naked riding performance.

Colours available; Pearl Nightstar Black, Dragon Green Metallic, Sword Silver Metallic or Pearl Cool White