Honda releases info on the 2010 Sabre, Stateline, Interstate, Shadow RS and ST1300

American Honda released information about five new 2010 models, four of them V-Twin cruisers, and a V-4 Sport Tourer: the Sabre, Stateline, Interstate, Shadow RS and the ST1300.

This is the fourth release of additional 2010 models from American Honda Motor Company’s Powersports Division adding to the lineup that includes the VFR1200F, NT700V, Shadow Phantom and DN-01.

“These five street bikes add even more excitement to our lineup for 2010,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “Four of these bikes are new V-twins that dramatically expand our line of cruisers. The Sabre, Stateline, Interstate and Shadow RS V-twins unveil new styling and functional variations for Honda buyers, and we’re excited about the new opportunities these machines present. The ST1300 continues to extend its reputation for long-haul performance with a sporting flair and it remains a popular choice among riders who live for the open road. This 2010 model year is shaping up very well, with lots of exciting options for Honda fans.”

The 2010 Honda VFR 1200F is carrying on the legacy of the well-known and loved interceptor.  Although Honda claims that the VFR1200 is all new, the spirit of the interceptor lives in the VFR1200 by virtue of performance and comfort.

The most notable aspect of the VFR is the light weight, liquid-cooled 76-degree 1237cc V4 engine. The camshaft configuration allows for a narrow seat for the rider to straddle.  The cylinders facing the rear of the motorcycle are positioned on the inside of the crankshaft and the cylinders facing the front of the motorcycle are positioned on the outside of the crankshaft.  A single-overhead camshaft called a “Unicam” minimizes the amount of rotating mass in the valve train by working the intake valves directly with the camshaft and the exhaust valves with rockers.

The Phantom of the 2010 Honda lineup

Tyler Hopper
AllAboutBikes.com Staff Writer

Honda begins production and sales of all-new Scooter PCX in Thailand; New strategic global model to be exported from Thailand to Japan, Europe and the U.S. beginning in 2010 

Honda Press Release

Honda will begin sales of a new scooter model, PCX, in Thailand in November of this year through A. P. Honda Co., Ltd., a Honda affiliate responsible for distributing Honda motorcycle products in Thailand. Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Thai Honda), a Honda subsidiary that manufactures motorcycles, power products, and components in Thailand, will serve as the global manufacturing base for PCX and is planning to begin exports of PCX in early 2010, to other countries in the ASEAN region as well as other regions including Japan, Europe and the U.S.

With the global market in mind, PCX was designed to provide both the ease-of-use customers expect from a scooter and innovative styling. In addition, the basic design of key components such as the frame and engine are common for each market to achieve a significant increase in production efficiency.

Honda NT700V - Luxury tourer or upscale commuter? Why not both?

From Honda America

Introducing the Honda NT700V, newly arrived in the U.S., and the perfect combination of cross-town commuter and cross-country capability that’s been wowing Europeans for over a decade. Think of it this way: If the ST1300 had a little brother, it would be the NT700V. Plenty nimble to eat up around-town urban assaults, and plenty plush and feature-packed for the luxurious long haul.

From this machine’s potent, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 680cc V-twin, disc brakes (with optional ABS) and bulletproof shaft drive to its integrated saddlebags and weather-cheating adjustable windscreen and bodywork, the NT700V rolls out as the ultimate light-weight tourer/commuter for both entry-level and seasoned riders alike. In other words, the best of both worlds.

Honda announces the new Dual Clutch Transmission for use in large-displacement sport bikes – a world’s first

Honda Press Release

ABS is a popular on sport touring bikes, but a full-out performance machine? Honda attempts to convince the sportbike market that their C-ABS on the CBR will benefit even the quickest bikes in their lineup.

Ron Lieback
AllAboutBikes.com Staff Writer

Sure, anti-lock brakes are a convenience in the sport touring market, but on a sportbike? Wanting the many advantages of utilizing the front brake and back brake in separate ways to enhance performance riding, sport riders may not see the benefits ABS can have on a their machine. Honda wants to prove them wrong, and also show that their new system, C-ABS, or combined anti-lock brake system, can improve stopping on even their top-performance bikes, the 2009 CBR600RR and CBR1000RR.

2010 Honda Fury Makes World Debut

On Saturday, February 1 at the Cleveland International Motorcycle Show, AllAboutBikes saw firsthand how American Honda introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits of motorcycling.

The Fury opens the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you're rolling, the Fury experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the unmistakable big V-twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance bring you back to the core elements of riding.

Honda DN-01 Sports Cruiser cross over

Honda announced the final production version of the unique and innovative Honda DN-01 "Sports Cruiser"!

The unique, low-styling body features a liquid-cooled four-stroke 680 cc OHC V-twin engine that resonates power and a new automatic transmission, the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT), that delivers superior throttle response for comfort even on long rides, and simple operation with no need for clutch use, allowing sporty riding. Featuring Honda's innovative lockup-equipped, infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission the HFT is claimed to deliver superb throttle response and a direct drive feel.