Honda has launched two new models at the Milan bike show, aimed at delivering user-friendly motorcycling at a reasonable price - essentially good-looking urban commuters.
Both models use Honda’s new 670cc parallel-twin motor which, Honda claims, is good for 78.8mpg, giving them a tank range of over 250 miles.
They also have the option of coming with a normal clutch or Honda’s dual-clutch gearbox, which can be used as an automatic. The S is styled like a naked bike, while X is more ‘big supermoto’.
Both have enough storage space in the ‘tank’ to fit a full-face crash helmet and have the option of ABS.
Also new from Honda is the addition of traction control and uprated fuel injection on the VFR1200, an updated Gold Wing with fairing and pannier modifications and the new Crosstourer, which uses the V4 VFR engine in a big trailie-style bike. More of that later…
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