Honda to Release All-New 2017 CRF Models
On the 15th anniversary of Honda’s original 450cc class four-stroke motocross model, Honda announced a revolutionary CRF450R that promises to be the most powerful, best-handling Honda motocross machine ever. Honda also announced the remainder of its 2017 model-year CRF competition dirt bike model line.
Giannelli X-PRO Exhaust for KTM Duke 690 and Honda CBR500X
Giannelli Exhaust, the well-priced sister brand of Arrow Exhaust, has announced two new fitments for its MotoGP designed X-PRO exhaust line: 2016 KTM Duke 690 and Honda CBR500X.
Honda Announces New 2017 Models
Honda’s first two-wheel announcement of the 2017 powersports model year is headlined by the popular Grom, which gets a comprehensive redesign for a sharper, more aggressive look. Honda’s second four-wheel announcement of the 2017 powersports model year includes three ATV models.
Honda Superbike Showdown Set to Kick Off
The three-race Honda Superbike Showdown, organized by American Honda in conjunction with MotoAmerica, is scheduled to commence this weekend at MotoAmerica’s Road America round in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, with events to follow at Birmingham, Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park and Monterey, California’s Laguna Seca Raceway.
Honda Demo Rides Planned for Americade
American Honda will be conducting demo rides for attendees of the Americade touring motorcycle rally, set to take place June 6-11 in Lake George, New York. The hugely popular annual event includes a convention, trade show, guided tours and more.
Honda Announces 2017 ATV Models
Honda’s initial announcement of the 2017 powersports model year involves a number of ATV products, including the Rancher lineup, the large-displacement Rincon, the versatile Recon and the sporty TRX250X. For 2017, several of these models are refreshed with new color options.
New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway
AIMExpo has announced that the five lucky winners of the hugely popular 3-Way Giveaway contest were delivered their new winning items. OEM exhibitors Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha partnered with AIMExpo to each give away a new motorcycle to four lucky recipients, while Arai and Schuberth provided two high-end helmets.
Honda to Host Daytona Kick-Off Party
To help gear up for this weekend’s Daytona Supercross by Honda and the beginning of Daytona Bike Week, Honda is inviting fans to attend the Honda Daytona Kick-Off Party at the Honda tent this Friday in Daytona International Speedway’s new Midway area from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Yuasa to Continue Honda Racing Sponsorship in MotoGP
Yuasa Battery Inc. and its parent company, GS Yuasa, have renewed sponsorship of Honda Racing Corp. (HRC) and riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa for the 2016 MotoGP racing season. Yuasa has been a sponsor of HRC since 2013 and is the primary OE battery supplier for Honda powersports vehicles, including the street sportbikes.
Bettencourt’s Honda-Suzuki
Covering off-road, on-road and everything in between “What I do best is help find the motorcycle that works for each customer’s type of riding,” says Jesse Avelino, sales manager for Bettencourt’s. Located in eastern Massachusetts, Bettencourt’s has plenty of experience finding the best bike for each rider. The dealership has been in business since 1948
AMA Member, Motocross Racer Wins AMA Motorcycle HOF Raffle for 1986 Honda CR250R
When Ben Horgen of Rochester, Minn., learned that the 1986 Honda CR250R that he won in an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffle was an original-condition runner, he was thrilled. Horgen, who races hare scrambles, motocross, flat track and ATV motocross, was randomly drawn as the winner of the Honda CR250R raffle bike during the 2015 AMA Championship Banquet held in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 23.
Tramontin Harley-Davidson, Hope, NJ
It’s so refreshing to find a place like Tramontin Harley-Davidson/Honda in Hope, N.J. No, it’s not housed in a historical building or part of an urban renewal project; this dealership’s history reaches back to the bright, early days of American motorcycling, touting a family connection to Ernest “Red” Tramontin’s first motorcycle shop in Clifton, N.J., established in 1915.
