HONDA SPORT MOTORCYCLES

Technologically advanced, yet so easy and natural to ride. Loaded with complex engineering, yet designed for low-maintenance operation. This is the VFR1200FA. Thanks to increased engine efficiency and a larger fuel tank for 2012, the VFR1200FA can take you farther without needing to stop for gas. And you’ll travel those extra kilometres in supreme comfort, thanks to a new seat design. The VFR1200FA’s lightweight and compact 1,237 cc V-4 engine has been made stronger still, with increased drive between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm plus Honda’s Traction Control system, which helps to ensure that power is put down safely and securely even on surfaces with reduced grip. Smooth yet taut suspension, Combined Braking System with ABS, innovative shaft-drive system, throttle-by-wire, exceptional fit-and-finish quality... the amazing Honda VFR1200FA is ready to take you to a whole new level of motorcycling enjoyment.

The VFR1200FA DCT incorporates technology borrowed from such diverse sources as MotoGP, motocross, and even high-end sports cars – including Honda’s Traction Control system for 2012. With a narrow 76-degree cylinder angle achieved without the need for a counterbalance shaft, a Unicam valve train that cuts weight and adds combustion efficacy, unequal-length exhaust headers that improve power output and produce a sweet, throaty sound, and other innovative thinking, the VFR1200FA DCT engine is nothing short of a technological tour de force. And check out the Dual Clutch Transmission, which has been refined for 2012 to make it smoother-shifting at lower speeds. Using technology borrowed from high-end sports cars, DCT provides two automatic shifting modes in addition to a paddle-shift six-speed manual mode. You can ride city streets and endless highways effortlessly, yet still enjoy sportbike-like character on your favourite twisty backroad.

With a stunning blend of snarling, take-no-prisoners attitude and easy everyday rideability, the CB1000RA feels perfectly at home cruising city streets or snaking through twisty backroads. Packing the punch of a litre-class superbike, its CBR-derived fuel-injected 998 cc inline-four engine features enhanced low-to-midrange torque for extra oomph in the tight quarters of the city, while retaining effortless passing power on the open road. This muscular engine hogs the spotlight, with only the barest of bodywork and frame blocking your view of it. Standard Combined Braking System with ABS lets you ride with confidence even when the road surface is less than ideal.

The Honda CBR1000RRA has always aimed for one goal: to make the rider feel completely connected with every aspect of the bike’s operation. Honda engineers call it Total Control, and for 2012 the CBR1000RRA takes this advanced design principle to a higher level than ever before. Significant changes to both the front and rear suspension improve damping performance and feedback, while revisions to both the PGM-FI electronic fuel injection system and the sophisticated Electronically Controlled Combined ABS system make the CBR1000RRA even more intuitive to ride – even at the flat-out pace of a track day. Take Total Control of your riding experience with the 2012 Honda CBR1000RRA.

The Honda CBF1000A wins you over every time you ride it. Its 998 cc DOHC inline-four engine with PGM-FI electronic fuel injection is tuned to deliver rich low-to-midrange power as well as high-rpm thrills, and a light but strong aluminum frame plus premium suspension components ensure solid, count-on-it responsiveness where the rubber meets the road. And when your adventure takes you into parts unknown, you know you can depend on Honda’s Combined Braking System with ABS for impressive stopping performance.

On the track, the CBR600RRA is quite capable of lap records and race wins. But unlike other supersport 600s, its seating position and overall ergonomics don’t force you into a racing crouch when you’re just commuting downtown or cruising along the highway. The CBR600RRA’s compact and lightweight 599 cc fuel-injected DOHC inline-four engine readily spins up to 15,000 rpm, but what is most impressive is the level of torque available in the crucial 8,000-12,000 rpm range. And the chassis is just as impressive, equipped with such high-tech features as Honda’s innovative Electronically Controlled Combined ABS — the first Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) designed specifically for the unique demands of sportbikes.

It’s a jungle out there. City traffic, gravel backroads, construction zones, inclement weather... Is there a bike that can not only tackle all this, but actually make it fun? You bet there is: the all-new Honda NC700XA. The strong low-end and midrange torque from the 670 cc twin-cylinder engine allow you navigate through the city without having to constantly shift gears, and these same characteristics produce the strong acceleration that feels so satisfying when you’re pulling away from a stop sign or pulling out onto the highway. With its long-travel suspension, extra ground clearance, standard Combined Braking System with ABS, protective windshield, and optional Honda Genuine Accessories luggage, the NC700XA can also take you far from the city and into the real jungle – or at least into the out-of-the-way places of Canada.

The all-new Honda NC700SA is a bike that you’ll want to ride just about every day, and just about everywhere. Its low-revving 670 cc twin-cylinder engine produces oodles of user-friendly torque, making it perfect for the cut and thrust of city traffic. And it sounds and feels like no other engine out there, with a pleasing cadence as you twist the throttle that mellows to a smooth rumble as you settle in to a cruising pace on the highway. Packed with innovative technology and extremely fuel efficient, the engine features forward-canted cylinders and a compact overall size that allow it to be mounted in a way that not only contributes to the NC700SA’s low centre of gravity for light, nimble handling, but also opens up a huge storage space where the cylinders and gas tank would be on a conventional bike.The NC700SA is different from anything you’ve ever ridden.

The CBR250RA is far removed from the sort of basic commuter bike often found in this class – it’s a true Honda sportbike loaded with sophisticated engineering and high-tech components. The good stuff starts with the CBR250RA’s jewel of an engine. Purpose-built just for this bike, the 249 cc liquid-cooled single with PGM-FI electronic fuel injection was conceived, engineered and built to provide an optimum torque curve for street riding, impressive top-end power, and the superior power-to-weight ratio that makes riding a high-performance 250 so exciting. With its centralized mass, compact wheelbase, full-size 17-inch wheels, nimble steering geometry and light overall weight, the CBR250RA achieves that magical state of feeling like it’s responding to your very thoughts. Plus, it’s the only bike in its class to offer the benefits of ABS brakes.

The Honda CBR250R has the user-friendly operation and comfortable size and weight that make it perfect for novice riders or those stepping up from the CBR125R. But if experienced riders overlook it because they think engine displacement is the sole measure of a motorcycle’s appeal, then they’ll be missing out on a bike that redefines fun on two wheels. Purpose-built just for this bike, the CBR250R’s 249 cc liquid-cooled single features PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, DOHC four-valve cylinder head, a 10,500 rpm redline, stacked transmission shafts, and more. The compact size of the engine was a key element in allowing engineers to create a sporty chassis and rider ergonomics that comfortably fit riders big and small. With its centralized mass, compact wheelbase, full-size 17-inch wheels, nimble steering geometry and light overall weight, the CBR250R achieves that magical state of feeling like it’s responding to your very thoughts.

Inexpensive to own and easy to operate, the CBR125R was designed to give novice riders confidence while they learn, while also being fun and practical for more experienced riders. The lightweight chassis, low-effort controls, comfortable seat height that makes it easy for your feet to reach the ground at stoplights, and responsive, hard-to-stall engine with PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, all help make the CBR125R the perfect choice for all types of riders, and all types of riding. Convenient electric start gets you going with the push of a button, and disc brakes front and rear help provide strong stopping power while also being easy to modulate.