TOKYO, Japan, March 12, 2013 – Honda today announced that it will exhibit a large variety of motorcycle models at the 29th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2013 to be held from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 at Intex Osaka and the 40th Tokyo Motorcycle Show to be held from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24 at Tokyo Big Sight.
The Honda exhibit will feature both exhibition and production models, with 24 models at the Osaka Motorcycle Show and 32 models at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Under the slogan of “I love motorcycles!”, Honda will unveil new initiatives that point the way to a fun-filled lifestyle revolving around motorcycles, including a mobile campaign integrated with a smartphone app to communicate with the shows’ visitors.
Main vehicles to be exhibited
< Exhibition models, Models planned for production >
| ・CBR400R: | Fully cowled, vibrant road sport model featuring a newly developed liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC inline 2-cylinder engine |
| ・CB400F: | Naked road sport model equipped with the same engine as the CBR400R |
| ・400X: | Sport tourer model originating from the “Crossover Concept” |
| ・CTX700N: | Cruiser model implementing the new concept of “Comfort Technology Experience”
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| ・CTX700: | Cruiser model created by equipping the CTX700N with cowls |
| ・CRF250M: | Motard model derived from the CRF250L, with on-road tires |
| ・Forza Si: | New 250cc scooter demonstrating agility and sporty performance |
| ・Grom: | Recreational model with a 125cc engine that conjures up extreme riding |
| ・Cross Cub: | New style Super Cub with playful spirit and sporty image |
| ・Zoomer X: | A uniquely styled scooter with a 110cc engine |
| ・CBR125R: | Fully cowled 125cc road sport model |
< Production models >
Production models in the exhibit focus on new products such as the GOLDWING F6B and CBR600RR. Vehicles on display will be dressed up in accessories to suggest ways to better suit your motorcycle lifestyle.
< Racing vehicles >
| ・CRF450 Rally: | The racing vehicle employed by Team HRC, Honda’s factory team, to compete in the Dakar 2013 Peru-Argentina-Chile |
[ The 29th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2013: Dates and place ]
| Dates: | Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 (3 days) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm each day |
| Place: | Intex Osaka, Building No. 2 |
[ The 40th Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2013: Dates and place ]
| Dates: | Friday, March 22 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Press and industry admission 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm: General admission |
| Saturday, March 23 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: General admission | |
| Sunday, March 2 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: General admission | |
| Place: | Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1 and 2, Outdoor exhibition zone, Atrium | |
