red
02-11-2008, 02:41 PM
Honda 2009 V4 concept. Bye bye Fireblade [:p]
http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2008/W41/100820081555416011.jpg
http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2008/W41/100820081555417463.jpg
QUOTE: "The only technical detail is that the engine is a V-Four, and nobody at Honda knows—or will reveal—more about the concept, or will speculate about future models. But the release also tells us "Honda will put increased focus on the human-fitting match of rider and machine." Is this a promise of a comfy, powerful, V-Four-powered sport-tourer? Or a CBR1000RR replacement that combines the RC212V MotoGP bike's power and handling with the CBR's user-friendliness? Maybe both, maybe neither: The release has no firm language about any upcoming model, only vague language about the V4 Concept being a symbol of Honda melding its past and present to create a "new beginning" for its motorcycles. Don't be too surprised if we see a high-performance V-Four sportbike in the next two to four years, though."
http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2008/W41/100820081555416011.jpg
http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2008/W41/100820081555417463.jpg
QUOTE: "The only technical detail is that the engine is a V-Four, and nobody at Honda knows—or will reveal—more about the concept, or will speculate about future models. But the release also tells us "Honda will put increased focus on the human-fitting match of rider and machine." Is this a promise of a comfy, powerful, V-Four-powered sport-tourer? Or a CBR1000RR replacement that combines the RC212V MotoGP bike's power and handling with the CBR's user-friendliness? Maybe both, maybe neither: The release has no firm language about any upcoming model, only vague language about the V4 Concept being a symbol of Honda melding its past and present to create a "new beginning" for its motorcycles. Don't be too surprised if we see a high-performance V-Four sportbike in the next two to four years, though."