The new Honda GB350S made its grand debut at EICMA, reviving the classic GB name with a dash of British retro flair. It’s a beautiful motorcycle and one that had me wishing it was coming stateside.
Unfortunately for U.S. enthusiasts, this air-cooled throwback likely won’t be US-bound, but whispers of a potential Honda GB500 might sweeten the wait.
Continue reading “New Honda GB350S Debuts Overseas, Will a Honda GB500 Bring Retro Style to the U.S.?”Honda’s bold leap into the world of forced induction motorcycles is nothing short of a revelation. Enter the first-ever V-3 engine with forced induction, a blend of innovation that gives a nod to the classics while charging headlong into the future.
Continue reading “The Honda Forced Induction V-3 Engine”There are some questions every motorcycle enthusiast ponders at least once, standing in front of a bike with the potential of a thousand stories. One of the most pressing and universal queries is, “How many miles is too many?” It’s a loaded question, almost a rite of passage into the world of motorcycling.
The answer, however, is layered and depends on the type of bike, how well it’s been maintained, and, perhaps most importantly, what kind of road lies ahead for the rider and the machine. Let’s peel back the layers.
Continue reading “How Many Miles Is a Lot for a Motorcycle?”In the world of cult cinema, George A. Romero’s Knightriders stands out as a true oddity—a gritty blend of medieval chivalry and roaring motorcycles. This 1981 film, often overshadowed by Romero’s more famous work in horror, is a tale of loyalty, rebellion, and jousting knights mounted not on horses but on motorcycles.
The motorcycles here aren’t just props—they’re central to the story, symbols of a fiercely individualistic, renegade lifestyle. Two standout bikes in the film are the Honda XR250 and the mighty Honda CBX 1050, a six-cylinder marvel. Each one plays a unique role in creating the film’s distinct mix of fantasy and raw power.
Continue reading “What Motorcycles Are in the Movie ‘Knightriders’?”In 1979, Mad Max hit the screen with the roar of souped-up engines and the desolation of a crumbling society, creating a dystopian vision that hasn’t left our minds since. Director George Miller didn’t just craft a brutal, sunburnt landscape; he populated it with machinery that felt almost feral in nature.
Among the standout machines were the motorcycles — fast, raw, and oozing menace. The film’s bikes were more than props; they were an extension of the outlaws who rode them, embodying rebellion, danger, and the kind of freewheeling insanity that only the open road can offer. Here’s a look at the iconic motorcycles that tore through Mad Max, helping the film make cinematic history.
Continue reading “What Motorcycles Are in the Original ‘Mad Max’ Movie?”Honda has stayed quiet on electric street bikes for adults until now, focusing mostly on off-road models. But at EICMA 2024, Honda unveiled two striking concepts that signal a change: the sporty EV Fun Concept and the city-focused EV Urban Concept scooter.
Continue reading “Honda Electric Motorcycle Concepts Revealed”Honda announced the end of its longest-running model, the Super Cub 50. If it feels like we’re saying goodbye to a true legend, that’s because we are. With the Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition being the last one, this is the end of an era—a long era.
While other versions of the Super Cub will live on, this model has been part of Honda’s legacy since 1966, helping build its global reputation.
Continue reading “Check Out the Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition”It has been almost a year since the debut of Honda’s CB1000 Hornet at the 2023 EICMA show, intended as a larger companion to the CB750 Hornet and CB500 Hornet models. The expected 2024 CB1000 model has been delayed, with only limited details revealed until now. It was greenlit in Europe and new documents confirm it will come to the USA.
Continue reading “Honda CB1000 Hornet Confirmed for USA”Motorcycles are like a passport to a different pace, a different life. But, with fuel prices on a perpetual rollercoaster, that joy ride can weigh a little heavier on the wallet than it used to.
Finding a motorcycle that’ll let you hit the road without checking your fuel gauge every hour is half the battle. So, here’s a lineup of the most fuel-efficient motorcycles, each tailored to its category, for those of us who still want the thrill without constantly throttling down at the sight of a gas station.
Continue reading “The Most Fuel-Efficient Motorcycles Across All Categories”In 1973, Honda took a bold leap. At a time when motocross bikes were still specialty items mostly reserved for European builders, Honda—already a leading force in street motorcycles—suddenly entered the off-road scene.
They didn’t just dip a toe in the water; they cannonballed in, creating one of the most influential motocross bikes of all time. The Honda Elsinore, named after the storied Elsinore Grand Prix, wasn’t just a motorcycle; it was a spark, a shot of adrenaline that changed motocross forever.
Continue reading “Honda Elsinore: The Birth of a Motocross Icon”
