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Honda Gold Wing/Gold Wing ABS/Gold Wing Airbag
Last year, Honda updated its perennial open-road favorite, the Gold Wing. The torquey flat-Six engine, aluminum frame and single-sided swingarm went unchanged, and only small tweaks to the suspension and a switch from Dunlop to Bridgestone tires affected the handling. There’s also a more protective fairing and bigger saddlebags with 7 liters of additional capacity, plus upgraded GPS and stereo systems. This year, the Gold Wing is offered in four colors: Light Silver Metallic, Grey Metallic, Ultra Blue Metallic or Candy Red. Also available: An ABS version with anti-lock brakes; and an airbag-equipped model.
$23,990 to $29,550
Engine type: sohc flat-Six
Displacement: 1832cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 66.5 In.
Seat height: 29.1 In.
Fuel capacity: 6.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 904 to 933 lb.
Honda Gold Wing F6B/F6B Deluxe
Hallelujah! Honda built a bagger! This bad boy is based on the Ten-Best-winning Gold Wing luxury-tourer, with a blacked-out styling treatment applied to the aluminum frame, six-cylinder engine and radial-shod wheels. Long, low lines capped with locking, large-capacity saddlebags further enhance the machine’s aggressive appearance. A deeply dished, gunfighter-style seat and a premium audio system guarantee both pilot and passenger will enjoy the ride regardless if the destination is across the state or just around the corner. Also available: The F6B Deluxe adds a centerstand, a backrest and heated grips for an extra $1000.
$19,999/20,999
Engine type: sohc flat-Six
Displacement: 1832cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 66.5 In.
Seat height: 29.1 In.
Fuel capacity: 6.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 842 lb.
Honda Fury/Fury ABS
When it thundered onto the cruiser scene as an early-release 2010 model, the Fury broke new ground, offering buyers chopper styling with the performance, quality and reliability they’d come to expect from Honda. Power is via a liquid-cooled, single-crankpin V-Twin. The Fury has a low seat height, shaft drive and the longest wheelbase of any production Honda. For 2013, the Fury is available in two colors: Red or Black. Accessories run the gamut, from billet covers to grips, saddles, lights and windscreens. Also available: The Fury ABS, the same bike but with anti-lock brakes and only available in black.
$13,390/14,390
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1312cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 71.1 in.
$eat height: 26.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 666/681 lb.
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Honda Interstate/lnterstate ABS
“Baggers” are popular among cruiser buyers these days for good reason: A windscreen and saddlebags make longer rides more pleasant and offer a secure place to store and access your stuff. Honda recognized the widespread interest in this category and equipped its V-Twin Interstate with a large, fork-mounted windscreen and sleek, leather-covered hard bags. A hidden latch system on the bags adds to the bike’s uncluttered appearance. This year, the Interstate is available in a new Light Silver Metallic color. Also available: The Interstate ABS, the same bike fitted with anti-lock brakes.
$13,240/14,240
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1312cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 70.3 in.
Seat height: 26.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 712/728 lb.
Honda Sabre/Sabre ABS
Like big V-Twins? Long, sleek, raked-out and powerful, the Sabre combines eye-catching pro-street styling with strong low-end and midrange torque for responsive acceleration, smooth highway cruising and great fun in just about any riding environment. Minimalism is the primary theme here, as electrical wires, brake cables and coolant lines are either hidden completely or routed as cleanly as possible to ensure an attractive, uncluttered appearance, especially in all-new Black. Also available: The Sabre ABS, the very same motorcycle but equipped with anti-lock brakes.
$12,250/13,250
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1312cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 70.3 in.
Seat height: 26.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 664/679 lb.
Honda Stateline/Stateline ABS
In simple terms, the Stateline is an Interstate minus the windscreen and saddlebags, and with rider footpegs instead of footboards. Otherwise, both Honda cruisers are pretty much identical, sharing heavily raked-out front ends, pullback handlebars, chromed tank-top speedometer housings, blacked-out engines, curved-downtube frames, one-piece seats with deep rider cutouts and long, flowing fenders. Where this bike and the Interstate differ the most is in price: The Stateline lists for $1090 less. Also available: The Stateline ABS, the same bike fitted with anti-lock brakes and also offered in black.
$12,150/13,150
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1312cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 70.3 in.
Seat height: 26.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 672/688 lb.
Honda VRF1200F/VRF1200F DCT
Honda’s VFR series has enjoyed a long, successful run, and the latest model, introduced in 2010, is the VFR1200F. Heart and soul of this ABS-equipped sport-tourer is its V-Four engine, which now makes more torque between 2000 and 4000 rpm. Honda Traction Control helps smoothly put that power down to the ground by reducing wheelspin in slippery conditions. A slightly larger fuel tank and a more comfortable seat were introduced last year. Also available: The VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Transmission has handlebar-mounted, paddle-style shifters. Shift points are optimized relative to throttle inputs for user-friendly operation.
$15,999/17,499
Engine type: dohc V-Four
Displacement: 1237cc
Induction: EFI
Trans, speeds: 6/automatic
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 60.8 in.
Seat height: 32.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 591/613 lb.
Honda CB1100/CB1100 ABS
Honda describes the CB1100 as “a fresh take on the timeless, air-cooled four-cylinder performance machine.” With its across-the-frame engine, chromed steel fenders, twin-shock rear suspension, diving-board-flat saddle and relatively narrow 18-inch wheels, the CB1100 certainly resembles the Universal Japanese Motorcycles that were so popular in the mid-to-late 1970s and early ’80s. But advanced metallurgy, electronic fuel injection, modern triple-disc brakes and even the latest seat foam ensure modern performance and reliability. Also available: The CB1100 ABS, the same bike equipped with anti-lock brakes.
$9999/10,999
Engine type: dohc inline-Four
Displacement: 1140cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.7 In.
Seat height: 31.3 In.
Fuel capacity: 3.9 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 540/549 lb.
Honda CBR1000RR/CBR1000RR C-ABS
Twenty years have passed since Honda introduced the groundbreaking CBR900RR, and as powerful and technically advanced as that sportbike was, the latest CBR1000RR is better in every area. Aerodynamic “layered” bodywork, a Showa 43mm Big Piston Fork and “balance-free” shock, feature-rich instrumentation and rigid 17-inch wheels with Y-shaped spokes are just a few of the significant components that help make this an outstanding Open-class racer-replica. Also available: The CBR1000RR C-ABS is the very same sportbike but fitted with Honda's excellent anti-lock braking system.
$13,800/14,800
Engine type: dohc Inline-Four
Displacement: 999cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.5 In.
Seat height: 32.3 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 439/465 lb.
Honda CB1000R
In essence, the CB1000R engine is an older version of the CBR1000RR reworked to produce more midrange power and perform comfortably as a sit-up naked bike. Sidedraft 36mm throttle bodies and 11.2:1 compression result in an engine said to be good for 123 hp and 74 ft.-lb. of torque. A thin-wall, gravity-die-cast mono-backbone aluminum frame is strong yet light, and the bike’s distinctive single-sided swingarm is controlled by a single shock with spring preload and rebound-damping adjustability. A fully adjustable 43mm inverted cartridge fork carries the front wheel and dual radial-mount 310mm disc brakes. New for 2013: a Cool Pearl White color.
$11,760
Engine type: dohc Inline-Four
Displacement: 998cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 56.9 In.
Seat height: 32.1 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 485 lb.
Honda Shadow Aero/Shadow Aero ABS
In the cruiser market, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with manufacturers that have taken the bigger-is-better concept to extremes. That’s why the more moderate size of the Shadow Aero appeals to so many riders. The Aero weighs just 560 pounds with a full tank, has a low seat height and handles well. The fuel-injected, 745cc V-Twin runs smoothly, and its ample cylinder finning hides the fact that it is liquidcooled. Wire-spoked wheels and fat fenders give a traditional look. The Aero is available this year in two colors: Metallic Silver/Pearl White or Black. Also available: The Shadow Aero ABS, the same bike fitted with anti-lock brakes.
$8240/9240
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 745cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 64.6 in.
Seat height: 25.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 560/573 lb.
Honda Shadow Phantom
Popular among entry-level cruiser buyers for its clean, back-to-basics appearance highlighted by an extensive blackout treatment and a “bobbed” rear fender, the Shadow Phantom returns unchanged for 2013. This liquid-cooled V-Twin-powered boulevard bike has a matte-black finish on the bodywork and engine, complemented by a matte-silver treatment on the fork, tank-top instrument housing, rear fender braces and even the engine’s cam covers. Seat height is just 25.8 inches, making the Phantom an ideal choice for shorter and/ or less-experienced riders.
$8240
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 745cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 64.6 in.
Seat height: 25.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 549 lb.
Honda Shadow RS
Because it is a simple, straightforward, all-around-use streetbike, the Shadow RS falls under the heading, “What you see is what you get.” Returning for 2013 mechanically unchanged, this affordably priced, retro-style roadster competes head-to-head with popular American and European models, such as the Harley-Davidson Sportster and Triumph Bonneville. The RS is powered by a liquid-cooled V-Twin engine and benefits from Honda’s sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection. The Shadow RS is available in any color you want this year so long as it is black.
$8240
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 745cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Seat height: 29.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 503 lb.
Honda Shadow Spirit/Shadow Spirit C2 ABS
Tame enough to be a good entry-level machine, the Shadow Spirit 750 C2 is also cool enough that no one will suspect you just got your first big bike. The cut-down-style seat, 21-inch front wheel and smoothly integrated taillight all work together to lend the bike a distinct street-rod look, especially in Ultra Blue Metallic Flame paint (Black is also available). Mechanically, the most significant recent change came last year with the addition of fuel injection, which uses a single 34mm-diameter throttle body for smooth engine response regardless of where the road takes you. Also available: The Shadow Spirit C2 ABS, the same bike with anti-lock brakes.
$8240/9240
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 745cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 65.2 in.
Seat height: 25.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 542/556 lb.
Honda NC700X/NC700X DTC ABS
Honda is back in the adventure-bike business with the NC700X, a motorcycle that really is more on-road explorer than off-road trekker. It’s powered by an all-new, 670cc parallel-Twin engine and has more suspension travel than your average streetbike. Fuel is carried under the seat, and a watertight, locking storage compartment is located where the gas tank is normally found. A long list of accessories includes both hard and soft luggage, a taller windscreen, an FED foglight kit and a centerstand. Also available: The very same versatile bike but with Honda's automatic Dual Clutch Transmission and combined ABS.
$7499/8499
Engine type: sohc parallel-Twln
Displacement: 670cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6/automatlc
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 60.6 in.
Seat height: 32.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 472/505 lb.
Honda CBR600RR/CBR600RR C-ABS
The popular CBR600RR was revised for 2013, and the upgrades it received—stronger engine performance, MotoGP-inspired bodywork and an updated inverted 41mm fork—are sure to keep the bike at or near the top of the middleweight sportbike class. Available colors for the CBR-RR are white/blue/ red, red or Repsol Edition. Also available: The CBR600RR C-ABS, the very same sportbike but fitted with Honda's patented Combined ABS, which delivers the benefits of both the Combined Braking System (CBS) and anti-lock braking. This model is only available in red.
$11,490/12,490
Engine type: dohc inline-Four
Displacement: 599cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 53.9 in.
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 410/434 lb.
Honda CBR500R/CBR500R ABS
If you’re in the market for a fully faired Honda sportbike but your pockets aren’t deep enough to bankroll the four-cylinder CBR600RR or CBR10000RR, you might want to check out the CBR500R. This brand-new midsize parallel-Twin rides on a steel tube frame and is spec’d with a 41mm conventional fork, Honda Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension and front and rear disc brakes. Choose from three colors: black, red or Pearl White/blue/red. Also available: The CBR500R ABS, the same machine equipped with anti-lock brakes.
$5999/6499
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 500cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.5 in.
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 425/429 lb.
Honda CB500F/CB500F ABS
Honda introduced three entry-level motorcycles for 2013—the CBR500F, CB500X and this machine, the CB500F—and they all are powered by the same brand-new, liquid-cooled parallel-Twin engine. Notable for its slim profile and comfortable, neutral riding position, the F-model has a stylish bikini fairing and a racy-looking tailsection fitted with a well-padded passenger seat. The CB500F is available in two colors: black or Pearl White. Also available: The CB500 F ABS, the same machine equipped with anti-lock brakes. Available only in black.
$5499/5999
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 500cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.5 in.
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 420/424 lb.
Honda CB500X/CB500X ABS
“Adventure” styling is hot these days, and Honda has taken advantage of that popularity by adding a sharp, beak-nosed treatment to the new rider-friendly CB500X. Despite its wide handlebar and relatively long-travel suspension, this midsize Twin is better suited to soaking up potholes in an urban setting than bouncing along a trail through the desert or woods. Available accessories include heated hand-grips, saddlebags and a top case. The CB500X is currently offered in just one color: Matte Black Metallic. Also available: The CB500X ABS, the very same machine equipped with anti-lock brakes.
$na
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 500cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.9 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 430/434 lb.
Honda CBR250R/CBR250R ABS
Looks great, performs well, priced right! When Honda introduced this entry-level sportbike two years ago, the company was taking direct aim at Kawasaki’s popular Ninja 250R. Although the CBR250R is styled like a sportbike, even to the point of mimicking Honda’s own V-Four VFR1200F sport-tourer, it’s an excellent all-around motorcycle, especially for riders who are either new or small of stature—or both. For 2013, the CBR250R is offered in four colors: Repsol, Pearl White/Red/Blue, Red or Black. Also available: The CBR250R ABS, the same great little machine fitted with anti-lock brakes.
$4199/4699
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement: 250cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 53.9 in.
Seat height: 30.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 357/366 lb.
Honda Rebel
New to the sport of motorcycling? Then you’re probably too young to recall that in 1985, Honda’s best-selling model was the Rebel 250. Well, guess what? Available in Black or Candy Red, the 2013 Rebel is the very same machine. While this air-cooled, entry-level mini-cruiser has more than doubled in price over the past three decades, it still represents a great new-bike value by today’s standards. Classic cruiser styling—pull-back handlebar, teardrop gas tank and lots of chrome—will turn heads around town, and if you’re pinching pennies, 80-mpg fuel economy will put a smile on your face.
$4190
Engine type: sohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 234cc
Carburetion: 26mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 57.1 in.
Seat height: 26.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 331 lb.
Honda XR650L
Go anywhere? You bet. Do anything? Absolutely. Over the past two decades, this big, electric-start dual-sport bike has earned the reputation of being practically unstoppable. Even on the steepest hills, the air-cooled Single just chugs right along, cranking out loads of easily controlled torque. And on the road, the counterbalanced engine is reasonably smooth, while the adjustable, long-travel suspension and thickly padded saddle provide the kind of comfort that commuters look for in a motorcycle. Frame-mounted passenger footpegs allow two-up capability, so you can share your adventure with a friend.
$6690
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 644cc
Carburetion: 42.5mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 57.3 in.
Seat height: 37.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.8 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 346 lb.
Honda CRF250L
Affordable. Fun to ride. Easy to maintain. Those are the basic tenets of the new-for-’ 13 CRF250L. This small-bore dual-purpose bike borrows its electric-start, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine from Honda’s popular entry-level sportbike, the CBR250R. That smooth-running engine is housed in a steel frame with more than 9 inches of suspension travel front and rear. Aluminum wire-spoke wheels in 21-inch front and 18-inch rear sizes allow fitment of real off-road tires. While the steel gas tank holds just 2 gallons of fuel, Honda claims the CRF250L returns up to 73 mpg. Now, that’s what we call affordable adventure!
$4499
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement: 249cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
Seat height: 34.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 320 lb.
Honda Silver Wing ABS
The “Wing” name means something in the Honda lineup. Is it comfort? Acres of contoured plastic? Sure, that and the utmost luxury available on two wheels—a scooter, in this case. The Silver Wing’s big, fuel-injected, twin-cylinder engine cranks out 50 horsepower, more than enough to shoot this no-shift machine off the line and out in front of most four-wheeled vehicles and many a motorcycle. There’s room for two on the comfy stepped seat, and plenty of storage on board, as well. There’s even an aluminum spoiler at the rear! The Silver Wing even comes standard with anti-lock brakes.
est. $9500
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 582cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 63.0 in.
Seat height: 29.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 551 lb.
Honda PCX150
Twist and go! Around-town errands and short-distance commutes on city streets or even freeways are a snap on Honda’s sporty PCX 150. Thanks to the wonders of fuel injection, this freshly styled, solid-performing scooter starts immediately cold or hot with a push of a handlebar-mounted button and is roomy enough for six-footers (plus a passenger). For 2013, cushier seat-padding material enhances the PCX’s comfort factor. Choose from either Metallic Black or Candy Red. Honda accessories include a rear trunk, a windscreen and a cover.
$3449
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 153cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 51.8 in.
Seat height: 29.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 286 lb.
Honda Metropolitan
If the Metropolitan looks familiar, that’s because it is. After a three-year absence, this iconic scooter is back in the lineup, restyled and fitted with a new fuel-injected four-stroke engine. Highlights of the revised styling include a new headlight and dash display, a different handlebar and an updated taillight assembly. There’s enough space under the seat to stow a helmet, and a locking bin located in front of the rider’s knees can hold a 1-liter bottle. You can even secure a small bag of groceries with the convenience hook. The Metropolitan is available in three colors: Pearl White, Pearl Black or Pearl Black/Red.
$1999
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 49cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 46.5 in.
Seat height: 28.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.2 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 179 lb.
Honda Ruckus
In all of motorcycling, there is probably no better example of the old saying, “What you see is what you get” than the simple Ruckus. This fun scooter is made of metal tubes and wears its machinery on its sleeve—no superfluous, plastic, wedgeshaped bodywork here. The engine is a low-maintenance, electric-start, 50cc four-stroke Single, and there are no gears to select. This renders the Ruckus incredibly easy to ride, just as the very low seat height and light weight make it ultra-easy to handle on the road. For 2013, the Ruckus is available in black or a white/red combination.
$2649
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 49cc
Carburetion: 15mm Mikuni
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: belt
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 49.8 in.
Seat height: 29.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 194 lb.
Honda CRF450X
If you’re looking for an excellent, all-around off-road motorcycle, the electric-start CRF450X is one of the best. Power from the titanium-intake-valve-equipped engine is broad and snappy. Built around a twin-spar aluminum frame, the CRF-X is fitted with a 47mm fork and a Pro-Link shock, both of which offer myriad adjustments that allow you to tailor the ride to the conditions. The 450X is also equipped with a compact, lightweight Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) that’s similar in appearance to the one used on the CRF450R motocrosser but tuned for off-road riding.
$8440
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.0mm
Displacement: 449cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal.
Seat height: 37.9 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 269 lb.
Honda CRF250X
The CRF250X is one of the lightest-handling and most-agile off-road bikes you can buy, making it pure magic out on the trail. Like its 450cc bigger brother, the 250 has benefited from many improvements over the years, including works-type front and rear disc brakes, a narrower gas tank and an easier-turning front tire. The 250X returns unchanged for 2013, remaining the same lightweight, capable package with a twin-spar aluminum frame, a headand taillight, a Renthal bar and an off-road-oriented 18-inch rear wheel.
$7410
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 52.2mm
Displacement: 249cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal.
Seat height: 37.7 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 254 lb
Honda CRF230F
With the exception of the CRF250L, any CRFs bigger than the 230 in Honda’s 2013 lineup are production racebikes just about ready to hit the local motocross circuit and be fully able to win right out of the crate. Otherwise, CRFs are all about off-road playing. So, this mid-size fun bike gets a dead-reliable, electric-start, air-cooled engine, simple, conventional suspension and a lower seat height than those on the more competitionoriented models. The styling is racy-looking, though, so you will look the part when out busting berms at your favorite riding area.
$4170
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 66.2mm
Displacement: 223cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 9.5 in.
Rear wheel travel: 9.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal.
Seat height: 34.6 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 248 lb.
Honda CRF150F
Playbikes have always been popular, and so Honda, like most other manufacturers, wants every piece of that pie it can get its hands on. Plus, kids and adults come in all sizes and with all skill levels, so it makes sense to build smaller off-roaders in practically every reasonable displacement and seat-height increment. The CRF150F is a fun mount for both kids and adults, because it very well splits the size difference between big and little people. Electric starting greatly broadens the appeal, plus the 150 is also CARB-legal, making it public-trail-friendly out West.
$3640
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 57.3 x 57.8mm
Displacement: 149cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 9.1 in.
Rear wheel travel: 8.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.9 gal.
Seat height: 32.8 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 234 lb.
Honda CRF110F
Honda’s family of fun, low-maintenance, entry-level trailbikes has an exciting new addition: the CRF110F. Like the CRF70F that it replaces, the 110 has a low seat height, a manual transmission with an automatic clutch, plus push-button electric starting with kickstart backup. The new air-cooled, four-stroke powerplant is tuned to meet the needs of off-road newbies; a throttlelimiter screw lets mom and pop dial-in the power level based on riding experience and skill level. Styling is inspired by the new CRF450R motocrosser that younger riders may one day grow up to race.
$1999
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 50.0 x 55.6mm
Displacement: 110cc
Transmission speeds: 4
Front wheel travel: 3.9 in.
Rear wheel travel: 3.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.1 gal.
Seat height: 26.3 in.
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 163 lb.
Honda CRF100F/CRF80F/CRF50F
Meet the classic minibike. Backyard supercross began with modified versions of these bulletproof four-strokes, while professional dirt-track racers have known for years the virtues of training on short ovals while riding what used to be known as the XR100. This is the same great bike it has always been, and it’s not just for backyard racers or pros who need to train. Also available: The CRF80F, a very similar bike with a bit less power, suspension travel and weight. The CRF50F with its small wheels and 3-speed automatic, is perfect for beginning kids.
$2880/2470/1399
Engine type: sohc Single
BxS 53/47.5/39 x 45/45/41,4mm
Displacement: 99/80/49cc
Transmission speeds: 5/3 (auto.)
Front wheel travel: 5.9/5.5/3.5 in.
Rear wheel travel: 5.8/4 3/2.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.3/0.7 gal.
Seat height: 30.0/28.9/21.6 in.
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Claimed wet weight: 170/165/1101b.
Honda CRF450R
Finishing on the podium in an outdoor motocross national isn’t easy, which is why Honda continues to make significant annual changes to the CRF450R. For 2013, an all-new aluminum frame, swingarm and subframe are joined by a KYB Pneumatic Spring Fork, which is lighter than a conventional cartridge fork because the metal springs have been replaced with air, saving space for a larger, more-sophisticated damper piston. Updates don’t stop there: The Unicam engine now has even higher compression, and fuel capacity has been increased by nearly two-tenths of a gallon.
$8440
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm
Displacement: 449cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 12.2 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Seat height: 37.5 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 243 lb.
Honda CRF250R
You don’t have to be a Supercross Lites champion like Justin Barcia to appreciate the third-generation Unicam engine that powers the 2013 Honda CRF250R, but it doesn’t hurt. This year, revised fuel-injection settings have given the responsive powerplant even more bottom-end and midrange grunt, further broadening an already-wide torque curve. As for the chassis, while the twin-beam aluminum frame and swingarm are the same as before, new damping circuitry front and rear, plus stiffer fork springs, have improved suspension action for more precise handling.
$7420
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 76.8 x 53.8mm
Displacement: 249cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 12.2 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Seat height: 37.4 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 227 lb.
Honda CRF150R/CRF150R Expert
For many years, all serious mini-motocross racebikes had been two-strokes. Honda has since led the little-Thumper revolution with the CRF150R, a full-spec, knob-shredding, four-stroke racer. As with the bigger CRF-Rs, the 150R has a four-valve Unicam head sitting atop an alloy cylinder. A 32mm Keihin FCR carburetor is standard, as is a slippertype piston and plenty of other big-bike features. Suspension is fully adjustable front and rear, too. Also available: The CRF150R Expert, the same bike but with 19/17-inch wheels rather than the standard models 16/14 combination.
$4990/5140
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 43.7mm
Displacement: 149cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 10.8 in.
Rear wheel travel: 10.7/11.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.1 gal.
Seat height: 34.1 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed wet weight: 183/187 lb.
