Honda launches its complete 2007 line-up at Intermot

The new Honda CB600F Hornet in Pearl Amber Yellow colour. © Honda Motor Co., Ltd. After the September launch of the new Honda CBR600RR, Shadow Spirit VT750DC, CRF150R/CFR150R2 and VTX, Honda has introduced its complete 2007 motorcycle range at Intermot in Cologne, Germany.
The 2007 line-up now also includes the following new models: CB600F Hornet, XL1000V Varadero, Varadero 125, SH300i, ANF125i Innova, GL1800 Gold Wing, CBR1000RR Fireblade Repsol and CBR125R

CB600F Hornet - The Original Streetfighter Is Back on the Streets

Lean, mean and scanning the scene for new conquests, the startling new 2007 CB600F Hornet stands the mid-displacement Performance Naked class on its head with riveting new looks, blistering new performance and an always thrilling blast of enjoyment. From nose to tail, every line and every component is totally new and totally geared to delivering an electrifying jolt of riding excitement. For those who'll settle for nothing less than the coolest, most aggressive set of wheels they can throw a leg over, the new Hornet delivers up the goods with lighter construction, a hotter power-to-weight ratio, quicker, more responsive handling and a defiant look of pure ferocity. So let it be known: The original streetfighter is back on the streets.

A close blood cousin of the dynamic new 2007 CBR600RR, the new CB600F delivers a more broadly accessible, ‘Multi-Purpose' balance of performance and riding ease. Its RR-based engine produces a distinctive blend of high-revving power and midrange punch in keeping with the Hornet's mean streetfighter sensibilities. Further, carefully calculated reductions in weight and efforts made to centralise mass—as dynamically illustrated by its new low-mount exhaust system—pay off in both sharper, more responsive handling and a maximised power-to-weight ratio. All this and more makes the new 2007 CB600F Hornet the hottest performing and quickest handling middleweight Performance Naked on the streets of Europe.

New Styling Features

• A stunning new streetfighter look, with slimmer lines and lighter, more aggressive form.
• New 19-litre fuel tank contains fuel pump but still offers 1.5-litre larger capacity than earlier model.
• Uniquely styled dual-bulb headlight features low beam positioned over high beam behind a protruding polycarbonate lens.
• Ultra-slim seat and tail cowl design minimises inertial weight.
• Slim LED taillight integrated into tail cowl. Smoked lens turn indicators with amber bulbs.
• Fully electronic instrument panel with a new hard-edged mechanical look.

New Performance Features

• Lighter, more compact and higher-revving new fuel-injected 600cc engine developed alongside the all-new 2007 CBR600RR, but tuned for stronger low-to-midrange torque and quicker midrange acceleration.
• New low-slung exhaust system positioned under the engine for enhanced mass centralisation and sharper handling, as well as a unique exhaust note.
• New oxygen-sensing catalytic converter system reduces harmful exhaust emissions to well within strict EURO-3 regulations.

New Handling Features

• Newly developed gravity die-cast (GDC) aluminium Mono-Backbone frame for lighter weight and sharper handling.
• Stout and compliant 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type front fork.
• New tapered box-section aluminium swingarm with Monoshock rear suspension.
• Lightweight, newly designed five-spoke aluminium alloy wheels.
• Standard version mounts 296mm dual-piston calliper front brakes and compact single piston calliper rear brake.
• Combined-ABS version features three-piston front callipers for the ultimate in sports riding braking control.

XL1000V Varadero - The King of the Adventure Tourers

Featuring a host of new design innovations, Honda's dynamic XL1000V Varadero reasserts its leading position in the exciting world of Adventure Touring. The new 2007 Varadero features detailed enhancements to its intrepid looks, improvements to its riding accommodations that significantly enhance its long-term ride quality and operating convenience, as well as ensuring full compliance with the latest European EURO-3 exhaust emissions controls.
The majestic Adventure Touring Varadero offers an ever-expanding world of riding experiences and exhilaration that can carry one or two to the four corners of the continent and beyond world with supreme comfort, reliability and satisfaction. Its mighty power and strong, smooth acceleration come by way of a slim, high-performance fuel-injected V-twin engine that devours long distances and flies up steep mountain passes with equal ease and confidence. The Varadero's distinctive, wide-coverage fairing offers comforting protection from the elements, while its supple, long-travel suspension systems smooth over any rough spots that touring travellers and backroad explorers may encounter. Longer trips can also be easily prepared for with the addition of its optional luggage system, which offers easy clip-on mounting and key-locked security.

The Varadero is also available in an ABS version that complements its smoothly responsive Dual Combined Brakes with the confident control of Honda's most advanced motorcycle Antilock Brake System. With a list of well-considered design attractions and a slightly slimmer, more accommodating form in its seating area, the new 2007 XL1000V Varadero is set to continue its reign as the King of Adventure Touring by providing a more fulfilling answer to the siren song of the open road.

New Styling Features

• Newly designed instrument panel features new remaining riding distance fuel gauge.
• Convenient new locking side pockets built into cockpit area.
• Newly redesigned and contoured seat for enhanced long-distance riding comfort.
• New, more compact sidecover panels.
• New, more sleekly designed tail cowl with integrated combination tail-light and indicators.
• Newly designed tailpipe caps.
• Sturdy new aluminium undercowl.
• New colour variations with two-tone graphics.

Varadero 125 - The Intrepid New Knight of the 125cc Class

One of the most popular motorcycles in Europe's competitive 125cc class, the exciting Varadero 125 offers superb quality of design and execution in a mid-sized package of aggressive Adventure Sports styling that never goes out of style. Its newly fuel-injected four-stroke V-twin engine delivers the highest power and quickest acceleration in its class, while its generous size and long-travel suspension systems assure versatile ‘go-anywhere' handling with spacious, adult-sized proportions that keep the riding fun and comfortable for one or two.
For its first major upgrade since debuting in 2001, the new Varadero 125 features an even more attractive form, with its redesigned front cowl projecting a sleeker, more dynamic image while providing enhanced wind protection for extended riding comfort. Engine performance has also been brought up-to-date with a new fuel injection system providing smoother and stronger acceleration coupled with easier starting, and low emissions and fuel consumption that fit the times with a dedicated concern for the environment.

As always, the Varadero 125's balanced and beautifully integrated design offers great appeal to not only new license holders, but also seasoned riders who can appreciate its ample comfort, perky performance, easy handling and unbeatable economy. Like its predecessor, the new Varadero 125 sets the pace in the 125cc class with performance, panache and a wide range of all-day riding pleasure that is difficult to match, yet easy to enjoy.

New Styling Features

• New, sleeker, more aggressively designed front and side cowls provide enhanced wind protection.
• Newly designed dual headlights and integrated clear-lens indicators.
• New one-piece combination taillight/indicators integrated into tapered end of seat cowl.
• New fairing-mounted rear-view mirrors.
• New Deluxe version features two-tone seat, 3D emblem and metallic trim around the meter dials.

New Performance Features

• New PGM-FI electronic fuel injection system with IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) for easier starting and smoother operation.
• New HECS3 oxygen-sensing low-emissions catalyser system.

SH300i

With the debut of the exciting new SH300i, Honda proudly presents the sleek and dynamic new standard of mid-displacement scooters for years to come. A direct DNA descendant of Europe's best-selling scooter, the SH150i/SH125i, the gracefully attractive new SH300i inherits its predecessor's design concept of ‘light, compact and best balanced.' It also inherits the original SH's distinctive large-diameter 16" wheels, wide, flat step-through floorboard, sleek design and comfortable riding proportions that have made the SH150i such a remarkable hit on the urban streets of Europe. The new, larger-displacement SH also features a totally new fuel-injected four-valve, four-stroke engine that delivers the strongest acceleration in its class, and a rigid new chassis design with an innovative floating link system that ensures peerless handling on both crowded city streets and open suburban highways.

Honda's engineers saw a glaring need for a perfect model to bridge the gap between the slim size and effortless riding ease of the popular SH150i/SH125i and the stronger performance of the bigger and bulkier models found in the scooter market's larger-displacement classes. They thus boldly set out to create an entirely new scooter concept that could provide the exhilarating power, acceleration and handling of a larger-displacement scooter or motorcycle while maintaining the more manageable size and proportions—and effortless convenience—that have made the SH150i/SH125i one of the most popular scooters on the streets of Europe.

With an eye toward expanding the versatile appeal of scooters beyond the dense traffic of city centres to more open suburban roads and highways, Honda's engineers designed the new SH300i from the ground up to provide an exhilarating yet totally satisfying blend of performance, comfort and convenience that will surely establish it as the strongest and most versatile mid-distance city commuter on the roads of Europe. Slender and compact for the ultimate in riding ease, yet quick, powerful, and sure-handling to cover longer distances with quietly assured confidence, the new SH300i is also fully equipped with ample carrying capacity and convenience features. Optionally available with the superior stopping control of Honda's most advanced Combined Antilock Brake System, and sleekly styled with a cosmopolitan sophistication and attention to quality and detail that will surely make it one of the most widely popular commuters for these times, with the debut of the all-new SH300i, the new Standard of mid-displacement scooters has finally arrived.

ANF 125i Innova - The Rejuvenation of the World Cub

Four years after its auspicious 2003 debut, the ANF125i Innova receives a rejuvenating touch of the stylist's brush with attractive new design details and swifter-looking tapered lines that catch the eye and lift the spirits with an energising look of ‘do it all' capability.
Providing easy starting and brisk, responsive performance, the Innova's air-cooled 125cc engine also receives a boost into the modern age with a new electronic fuel injection system for quicker, smoother performance that's more than strong enough for everyday use, and even thriftier long-term operation. It has also been fully equipped with a new HECS3 oxygen-sensing low-emissions system that reduces exhaust emissions to well below EURO-3 regulated levels.

As always, the Innova's build and equipment are first-rate, with such ‘big bike' features as an LCD odometer, a handy fuel gauge and even a 4-segment LED gear indictor display. Under its locking seat, the Innova is equipped with a spacious carrying compartment that offers room to carry a day's groceries, books, beach accessories, or other travelling essentials with ease. For people who have places to go and people to see, the fun and friendly new 2007 Innova goes places in lively fashion with thrifty fuel economy that goes easy on the pocketbook nad the environment. With the exciting Innova around, why walk when you can ride in style?

Colours

• Force Silver Metallic (with Terra Silver Metallic)
• Asteroid Black Metallic (with Titanium Metallic)
• Candy Beam Red (with Candy Foggy Orange)
• Candy Caribbean Blue Sea (with Candy Lightning Blue)

New Styling Features

• Sleek and elegant new bodywork design exudes a swifter, more cosmopolitan look with a higher quality of fit and finish than any other motorcycle in its class.
• New halogen headlight provides a wider and brighter range of night-time illumination.
• Newly redesigned flush-mount front indicators.
• Attractive, new tail-light cleanly integrated into underside of tapered rear seat cowl.
• New aluminium passenger grab rail design complements sharper bodywork styling.
• New two-tone colour variations.

New Performance Features

• Air-cooled 125cc engine features new electronic fuel injection system.
• New Idle Air Control Valve ensures easy starts and smooth low-speed operation.
• New oxygen-sensing catalyser system ensures full EURO-3 exhaust emissions compliance and greater care for the environment.
• Stronger, more reliable new Exedy centrifugal clutch.

GL 1800 Gold Wing - Bold New Advances for The King of the Road

As the unrivalled world standard in motorcycle touring for over three decades, the Gold Wing has grown to become an institution of luxurious two-wheeled touring pleasure, incorporating the very latest developments in comfort and safety to provide its owners with the ultimate motorcycle touring experience. Now, for 2007, the Gold Wing takes another major leap forward in riding ease and safety enhancement with the introduction of two innovative new systems: A fully integrated GPS satellite navigation system that effectively points the way on unfamiliar roads that a touring rider is bound to encounter, and a remarkable new airbag system that instantly inflates in the event of a head-on collision to greatly reduce the severity of injury.

Colours

• Black-Z
• Billet Silver Metallic
• Cabernet Red Metallic

New Features
The newly updated 2007 GL1800 Gold Wing takes to the road with two revolutionary new developments in riding ease and safety:

• New Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System makes getting lost on the roads of Europe a thing of the past.
• New Honda-unique Motorcycle Airbag System helps reduce the severity of injuries suffered in frontal collisions.

CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol

In commemoration of Honda's long, fruitful and continuing association with Spanish oil company Repsol YPF on the Motorcycle Grand Prix and MotoGP circuits, Honda proudly announces the release of a special version of its best-selling CBR1000RR Fireblade fitted out in bold Repsol Honda racing livery.

Repsol and Honda have enjoyed a long history of mutual co-operation at the top levels of Grand Prix motorcycle racing dating back to 1995, when rider Michael Doohan won his second of five consecutive World GP 500 titles. Since then Repsol Honda have won seven of the last eleven World Championship crowns and this year, after having captured the 2006 Constructors' and Teams' Championships at the Japan round of the Grand Prix series, the team is in strong contention to see Nicky Hayden capture the Riders' Championship at the controls of his powerful RC211V racer.

CBR 125 R - Exciting CBR Style and Performance

A popular features on Europe's motorcycle scene since its 2004 debut, Honda's racy-looking CBR125R has won a fast following as a full-featured Super Sport that's been specially designed for the 125cc class to deliver the maximum power and performance available to young and novice riders in this class.
For 2007, the CBR125R features a dynamic new fairing with more aggressive lines derived directly from the CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR that have dominated their classes above it. With sleek new Line Beam dual headlights staking out an impressive forward visage, and new electronic fuel injection providing quicker starts, smoother performance and lower emissions, the lightweight new CBR125R re-establishes itself as one of the most singularly appealing entry-level motorcycles on the streets of Europe for both new riders and experienced hands seeking out the greatest riding enjoyment at the least expense.

New Features

The new 2007 CBR125R is a sleek and lively Super Sports motorcycle that's fully equipped for exhilarating riding enjoyment. Styled and outfitted to impress, its new features are designed to keep the little CBR's excitement level running high.

New Styling Features

• Sharper, more aggressive new fairing design exhibits unmistakable ties to the bigger machines in the CBR stable.
• New dual slim-line, multi-reflector Line Beam headlights borrowed directly from the CBR600RR and CBR1000RR Fireblade.
• New instrument panel features a high-tech design.
• New, compact and angular smoked lens amber bulb indicators.
• Slim and lightweight seat cowl unchanged.

New Performance Features

• New PGM-FI electronic fuel injection system feeds same compact liquid-cooled single-cylinder SOHC engine for quicker response and smoother operation.
• New IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) works with fuel injection system to maintain smooth and steady throttle response for exceptional riding ease.
• New fuel injection system complements push-button electric starter for swifter, surer starting.
• New HECS3 oxygen-sensing low-emissions system includes high-efficiency 300-cell catalyser element for ultra-low exhaust emissions that easily comply with EURO-3 regulations.

(Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

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