Category: Motorcycle
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Ferrari Previews Singapore Grand Prix: A Night-Time Spectacle Awaits
Ferrari, Racing into the World September 18, 2024 Scuderia Ferrari is gearing up for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, the next round of the Formula 1 World Championship. The night race at the Marina Bay Circuit presents challenging conditions for drivers, with tyre strategy and qualifying positions being crucial. Last year, Carlos Sainz secured victory…
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Honda｜Team HRC to Compete in Japan Trial Championship with Electric Trial Bike “RTL ELECTRIC”
September 13, 2024 13:00 Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has announced its participation in the “2024 MFJ All Japan Trial Championship Round 6” in Wakayama, on October 13, with the electric trial bike “RTL ELECTRIC” in the International A-Class Super (IAS) category. The development rider for the bike will be Takahisa Fujinami, the 2004 FIM Trial…
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Honda｜HRC and Takaaki Nakagami Agree on MotoGP Machine Development Rider Contract
On August 29, 2024, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announced that they have agreed on a multi-year contract with Takaaki Nakagami, who will become a MotoGP machine development rider from 2025. Nakagami will conclude his career as a regular MotoGP rider after the 2024 season and will take on the role of developing HRC machines starting…
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Honda｜Honda Motorcycle Homecoming Kumamoto 2024
Honda will hold the “Honda Motorcycle Homecoming Kumamoto 2024” on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Kumamoto Factory. This event, aimed at strengthening ties between Honda and its customers, attracted around 3,000 participants last year. Activities include motorcycle production line tours, exhibitions of historic models, and test rides. More details are available on the official…
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HONDA｜Toni Bou Clinches 18th Consecutive Trial World Championship Title
On August 25, 2024, Toni Bou of the Repsol Honda Team clinched his 18th consecutive Trial World Championship title at the 2024 FIM Trial World Championship Round 6 in France. Bou dominated the season, winning 9 out of 12 races and securing the championship before the final round. Since 2007, Bou has maintained his winning…
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Honda and Yamaha Motor｜Agree on OEM Supply of Electric Scooters in Japan
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha) have agreed on the OEM supply of Honda’s electric scooters “EM1 e:” and “BENLY e: Ⅰ” for the Japanese market. The two companies have been exploring collaboration since 2016 and began OEM supply of 50cc scooters to Yamaha in 2018. Additionally, in 2019, they,…
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HONDA｜Call for Monitors for the Electric Personal Commuter “EM1 e:”
Honda’s Honda Motorcycle Japan Co., Ltd. has started recruiting monitors for the electric motorcycle “EM1 e:”. The company will select 500 residents of Tokyo and lend them the vehicle for about two months. The aim is to promote electric motorcycles and gather feedback on their usability. The EM1 e: uses the replaceable “Honda Mobile Power…
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HONDA The Power of Dreams｜＜FIM Road Racing World Championship MotoGP＞ HRC and Joan Mir Agree to Contract Renewal
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has agreed to a two-year contract renewal with Joan Mir starting from 2025. Joan Mir, who has been with Repsol Honda Team since 2023, has achieved a total of 12 Grand Prix wins and 33 podiums. The 2025 season will see Mir continue to race alongside Luca Marini, with Stefan Bradl…
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Honda｜”Team HRC with Japan Post” Wins the 45th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race
July 21, 2024 At the 45th Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race of the 2024 FIM World Endurance Championship, Honda’s “Team HRC with Japan Post” claimed victory. Team HRC achieved their third consecutive win, and Honda marked its 30th overall victory. Takumi Takahashi achieved his sixth win at Suzuka 8 Hours, the most in history.…
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HONDA｜Announces Changes in Specifications for “CRF450R,” “CRF450RX,” “CRF250R,” and “CRF250RX”
Honda has announced changes to the specifications of its motocross competition bikes “CRF450R” and “CRF250R,” as well as enduro competition bikes “CRF450RX” and “CRF250RX,” to be released on August 29, 2024. The new specifications include changes to the shroud shape, graphic design, side cover shape, and the adoption of a newly designed front brake caliper.…