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Honda reveal CB-F Concept ahead of Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show Honda have announced the world premiere of the CB-F Concept online, with the reveal originally planned for the 36th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2020 and the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and now instead taking place online, along with a Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show. The CB-F Concept is the result of delving into CB series’ history, which reached its sixth decade last year led by the CB1000R, and giving a look into the next evolution of the brand’s flagship nakedbike. The CB-F Concept is a fusion of cutting edge technology with a design paying homage to the CB900F（CB750F in Japan, a Japanese global model which, in part through the North American racing scene, built the CB’s iconic status. The 998cc water-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, inline four-cylinder DOHC engine offers ample rev-range and provides generous torque. The CB-F Concept’s chassis is a lightweight, high-tensile steel mono-backbone structure. Its inve...

Honda CT 125 Hunter Cub Details Revealed The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has hit the global economy hard. Apart from vehicle manufacturers shutting down their operations, many global motor shows were also cancelled, like the Geneva Motor Show, New York Auto Show and now the Tokyo Motor Show as well. But Honda has found a novel way of organising a digital, virtual motor show where it will display its motorcycles. And one of the attractions at the Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show will be the Honda CT 125 Hunter Cub. While the name may give you different ideas, the CT 125 Hunter Cub is actually a moped and will soon be launched in Japan. It is based on the CT 125 but the frame has been modified and made a little more suited to off-road use. Yes, you read that right! And one can figure that out by looking at the pictures of the CT 125 Hunter Cub. It gets spoke wheels, high set side-mounted scrambler style exhaust and bash-plate too. Plus, the front forks of the Hunter Cub have a travel of...

Coronavirus: MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020 Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 - but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. There’s separate guidance about  what to do if your MOT due date is up to and including 29 March 2020 . What you need to do You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. However, you must  keep your vehicle safe to drive . Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months. Example Your vehicle’s MOT was ...

Honda reveal CB-F Concept ahead of Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show Honda have announced the world premiere of the CB-F Concept online, with the reveal originally planned for the 36th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2020 and the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and now instead taking place online, along with a Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show. The CB-F Concept is the result of delving into CB series’ history, which reached its sixth decade last year led by the CB1000R, and giving a look into the next evolution of the brand’s flagship nakedbike. The CB-F Concept is a fusion of cutting edge technology with a design paying homage to the CB900F（CB750F in Japan, a Japanese global model which, in part through the North American racing scene, built the CB’s iconic status. The 998cc water-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, inline four-cylinder DOHC engine offers ample rev-range and provides generous torque. The CB-F Concept’s chassis is a lightweight, high-tensile steel mono-backbone structure. Its inve...

Honda has started assembling CKD units of Honda Africa Twin in India and slotted launch of three other models in FY20, but put on hold its Royal Enfield challenger Mumbai: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI), India’s second largest two-wheeler maker, will launch four completely new models—including the Africa Twin—in the current financial year, but is putting on hold plans to develop a middleweight motorcycle to take on Royal Enfield, a top company executive said. The new models HMSI plans to launch include the 1000cc Africa Twin that sports the advanced dual clutch technology and three more undisclosed brand new models—a bike and two scooters, said Minoru Kato, president and chief executive officer, HMSI. HMSI has already started assembling the completely knocked down kits of the Africa Twin. The model will go on sale next month. In March, Noriaki Abe, then president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Asian Honda Motor Co. Ltd, who took over as CEO of...