and probably very reliable. Bold design draws admiration from non-bikers, and not obviously a Honda unless you know where to look. Plenty of low-down pull, and capable of smooth shifts, it feels a lot lighter than its 300kgs suggest. Overall: Turns heads, which

and turns heads. Strip the body work off and stand it next to a 1992 Fireblade and they are identical in engine/frame layout. Just completed 3 tracks in the South Africa TT 2011 where it held it's head high. Time to bring these Pocket Rockets back Mr Honda

little revvy lightweight. Will stop and turn on a sixpence ( OK so am old !! ) Quality finish and solid traditional Honda build No Fuss basic motorcycle with an awesome engine and sound from its V4 configurationAccaleration is progressive and linear

weight. Although the rest of the sportsbike world has run 17-inch front wheels pretty much without exception both before and since the FireBlade, Honda persevered with the smaller hoop on the Blade. It made it turn quickly, made it flighty, made

model. The most obvious update was of course to the front suspension. Showa 41mm USD front forks, taken straight from the ’05 CBR600RR, have replaced the previous conventional set-up, but without any adjustment. On the styling front Honda has added a

to get excited about.Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-2006-honda-deauville/4210.html#ixzz0xcnfumhb Dexter: As a commuter it is just about perfect Strengths: The bike is comfy, offering excellent protection behind

. Stripped down to racing weight and fitted with all the necessary goodies, the Honda is an absolute Beast that requires a careful throttle hand, especially driving hard out of turns. It will bite you faster than a rabid pit bull.The brakes are up to the task

balanced despites it's weight (600kg dry) and U turns are quite easy just keep the trhottle feathered. The bars are set for comfort and I've done 300 mile run and still felt ok after it. Weaknesses: Engine can pull the arms of anyone low down in the gears

the Hyosung GT250R to compete against. It surprises me that the big four Japanese manufacturers haven't pounced on this sector like they did with 125s. Not everyone wants to go from a 125cc 'sportsbike' to a 600 and with the launch of Honda's CBR250R, your

Engine capacity: 1000cc Power: 175bhp Full Review: I waited until the afternoon sessions before taking to the track again. Firstly I thought a bit of sun might warm the track up and news filtering through that the Honda mechanics were fitting