Introduced in 1979, the Honda CB650 would become the last of the air-cooled SOHC fours. An evolution of the beloved CB550, the 650 was built on the same production line and included a nearly identical […]
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The Low Rider: Honda CX500 by Seb’s Atelier
The Honda CX500 was a strange bird when introduced in 1978, sporting a host of innovative technology for the era. The most obvious feature was the transverse 80° V-twin that led some enthusiasts to term […]
The Last Dominator: Honda NX650 by Andrew Greenland
The 14th and final Dominator build from an NX master… The Honda NX650 Dominator has become one of the most popular donors for modern scrambler builds. The XR650-derived engine is nigh indestructible, with decent punch […]
Mini Trail: Honda Z50 “Ruby” by Joe Wagner
The Honda Z50 isn’t just a motorcycle…it’s an institution. Its storied history began in the early 1960s, when Honda’s new Suzuka Circuit included an amusement ride called Motopia, which featured a tiny prototype motorcycle with […]
Honda FT500 Street Tracker by Duke Motorcycles
Introduced in 1982, the Honda FT500 — aka Honda Ascot — was named after the storied Ascot flat track outside of Los Angeles. The engine was similar to the ones used in the XR500 and […]
’80s Glory: Honda CBX750 “Flávia” by Unik Edition
An ’80s sport bike, well upgraded… Introduced in 1984, the Honda CBX750 — aka the RC17 — was developed from the CB750 and sold mainly in Europe and Australia. The bike’s DOHC 16-valve engine produced […]
Big Fun: Honda XR100R “Small Tracker”
Small Tracker, Big Fun: a 100cc flat tracker from Takafumi Kaibara… The Honda XR100R remains one of the world’s most popular small dirt bikes. Built from 1985 to 2005, the little four-stroke trail bike earned […]
“Tricolor” Retro Racer: Honda CBR1000RR by Crazy Garage
An RC30-inspired “Retro Racer” built in collaboration with Öhlins Korea… Known as the Fireblade in some markets, the Honda CBR1000RR was introduced in 2004 as the 7th generation RR superbike. Developed in conjunction with Honda’s […]
Cult of Personality: Honda GL1000 Custom
Not your granddaddy’s Goldwing! The original Honda GL1000 Goldwing debuted in 1974 with a 999cc liquid-cooled flat-four and a number of interesting design features, including a contra-rotating generator to counteract the engine’s torque, a below-seat […]
Street Scrambler: Honda CL360 by Inglorious Motorcycles
From Malle Mile racer to backlane cruiser… The Honda CL360 was the scrambler version of the CB360, offering high pipes, a higher rear fender, and braced enduro-style handlebars. Underneath such trappings, the CB/CL360 siblings were […]
