Honda: lots of news at EICMA 2018 [INTERVIEW]

Among the protagonists of EICMA 2018, open to the public until Sunday 11 November, obviously couldn't be missed Honda, with a roundup of new features. The CB 500, 650 and CBR 1000 RR ranges were renewed at the Milanese event and we talked about it with Costantino Paolacci, external relations and press office for Italy for the Alata House, with an eye also to the future.

The CB 500 range at EICMA 2018

In the foreground we find the renewed range CB 500"Each with its own declination: a roadster, an Adventure and a sports motorcycle – explained Paolacci – In particular, the engine now has more torque at low and medium speeds, the slipper clutch, new next-generation shock absorber and a retouched style".

In fact, on the stand of the Lombardy show, the CB500X, CB500F and CBR500R are on display: a model for all tastes.

The other Honda news at EICMA 2018

Even those who want a higher displacement will not be disappointed with the range of 650"They have been profoundly renewed, in particular the Naked which becomes CB 650 R, with a vaguely retro look, but with modern contents. The engine and chassis have been reworked, with a retouched chassis and new LCD monitor. A package that evolves as a whole".

There is also a 1000, that is CBR 1000 RR Fireblade, with changes mainly in the electronics, with improvements compared to the outgoing version, to ensure safety and performance.

Honda and the future

A little look at the future of the Winged House: “2019 is an important year, because we are renewing the medium engine sizes, which is having great success on the market. It's the last year of Euro 4 and the next show will once again bring fireworks, because with Euro 5 almost all manufacturers, including Honda, will renew their range".