Located in France is an ultra cool, ultra rare Honda CB1100R. While not in the same cutting edge technical league as, say a NR750, RC30 or RC45, the CB1100R was distinctly race-bred on the endurance circuit of Europe. That makes this a real hot rod among the more pedestrian CB set, and the CB-R sports…
The whole concept of “there is no substitution for cubic inches” was challenged resolutely in the 1980s by the advent of forced induction. Essentially boosting the output by shoving more air/fuel into the motor than it could breathe on its own, forced induction was not a new idea – but it was very new for…
Written off as an overpriced toy by many, the re-envisioned Honda Dream 50 was more an exercise in technical engineering and nostalgia than a sales and marketing ploy. Here was a bike that recreated a throwback from 1962, a fresh interpretation of the RC110 – Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer. Exclusively offered in Japan…
One of the classic – yet misunderstood – heavyweights from the 1980s was the Honda VF1000R. Heavily influenced by endurance racing, the big Interceptor was shy of a true Homologation machine but certainly benefitted from Honda’s dedication to the track. From the gear-driven cams made famous by the RC30 to the dual headlights that illuminated…
2003 Honda Fireblade 954RR on BaT If you rewind the clock on the motorcycle industry one of the more interesting things that you should notice is the breadth of engines that are floating around in the wake of today’s 200hp superbike motors. You’ve got your massive v-twins, V4s, boxers, and singles and the list goes…
For many a factory race bike is the end all, be all of the motorcycle world. It represents the pinnacle of what is possible. The OEM has a budget that few can fathom and when they pour R&D money into a platform some amazing things can happen. Rarely sold directly to the public these rare…
I’ll start with the obvious: Having owned this bike for over 18 years, the seller is hardly a flipper. And those 18 years of ownership also help the two-faced images you see in the photos. This particular NC30 has enjoyed many years of riding adventure, and is likely not destined for a museum. Rather, this…
Honda knows how to build a motorcycle. They have been doing it for decades, and the CBR line is the stuff of legend at this point. Always renowned for excellent road manors and approachable performance, the CBR line has offered plenty of choices for buyers over the years. What Honda does not always know how…