The new VFR1200F has barely finished making the rounds on the internet, and we’ve already had a chance to ride it, courtesy of Honda Canada.Â
Alright, the ride was brief, about 20 minutes, so my riding impression is limited, but enough came through on this new machine that I thought … Details
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Yesterday morning, American Honda invited members of the motorcycle press community to the unveiling of the 2010 VFR1200F in Torrance, California. The dearth of significant new motorcycle product from Big Red has officially come to an end.
The event wasn’t fancy, did not feature famous speakers or even a polished presentation, but there was a sense of history about it nonetheless. This new motorcycle means a lot to Honda . . . maybe everything. Technology, passion, and pride are wrapped up in the VFR1200F in a manner not seen in a long time…Â Details & Pictures
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Life is all about complacency. It’s why you go through the motions during the week at your nine-to-five and the reason why motorcycle manufacturer’s 450cc motocross bikes look and perform so similarly to one and other. Every so often one changes up something major in their life, whether it is a new career or girlfriend; likewise, every decade or so, a new motocross bike breaks the mold, offering riders something fresh and innovative. Yamaha did it with the launch of the original 4-stroke motocrosser, the YZ400F. Now, some 12 years later, Yamaha once again pushes the boundaries of both modern day motorcycle design and performance with the introduction of the 2010 Yamaha YZ450F.
More than just an update, next year’s YZ450F is an all-new platform which incorporates numerous innovative engineering tricks that we’ve never seen on a mass-produced Japanese motocross bike … Details
Details have emerged on perhaps the most hotly anticipated motocross motorcycle for next year: The 2010 Yamaha YZ450F. Off-road and motocross riding enthusiasts have been buzzing in anticipation of this new dirt bike and Yamaha hasn’t disappointed. Next year its top-of-the-line YZ machine is radically changed with an all-new engine and chassis.
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For 2010 the YZ450F’s engine employs revolutionary new ideas we’ve never seen on a Japanese motocross bike. The first thing you’ll notice, besides its … Details
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