Honda: lots of news at the EICMA 2019 stand [INTERVIEW]

One of the leading houses of EICMA 2019 is definitely Honda which, despite not having a lot of new features, has monopolized attention. We talked about it with Costantino Paolacci, External Relation and Pr Moto Honda Italia .

Honda SH125/150i

The scooter from the Tokyo company has been entirely renewed. Equipped with a Euro 5 engine and an entirely new chassis. The tank has been moved to make room under the saddle. The entire design has been redesigned. The new 4-valve engine, more powerful but with lower consumption. Traction control has also been introduced, to cope with the slippery surfaces that can be encountered in the city, especially in case of rain.

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

This is a motorcycle created for competitions, with HRC having decided to commit full-time to competitions. A 217 horsepower motorbike, extreme in every way, but at the same time perfectly usable off the track where it gives its best. (Here all the info)

500 Honda Rebel

The best-selling non-American custom in Italy, which in the 2020 version has Euro 5 approval, full-LED lights, instrumentation that features a gear and consumption indicator, assisted clutch with anti-slipper, a reshaped saddle and a new control system. exhaust with LAF sensor. Also indicated is a "Plus" version characterized by a fork with dark rubber stem covers, a saddle with diamond stitching and a fairing that embraces the headlight. A motorbike also aimed at A2 license holders, given that the power offered by the 500 cc twin-cylinder, slightly higher than in the past, amounts to 46 horsepower (34 kW). (Here is the in-depth analysis)