22YM HONDA ADV350

A new scooter takes its place in the Honda range. The ADV350 mixes the tough adventure style of its X-ADV sibling with a rugged chassis spec. that includes tubular steel frame, 37mm USD forks and remote reservoir rear shocks. Its 330cc engine produces a healthy 21.5kW and 31.5Nm, with rear wheel grip managed by HSTC. The screen is height adjustable, there’s room for two full-face helmets under the seat and a USB Type-C socket in the glovebox. An LCD dash integrates the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system, while Smart Key operation adds day-to-day riding convenience.

22YM HONDA CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade heads into its 30th year of production. For its 20YM iteration it was a brand new machine from the ground up, created with an unwavering focus on circuit riding. Now, for 22YM development of its 160kW @ 14,500rpm, inline four-cylinder engine has centred on mid-corner acceleration and drive: intake ports, airbox, airbox funnels and exhaust mid-section have all been revised to deliver extra mid-range. The final drive sprocket goes up 3 teeth, to 43, for stronger acceleration through each ratio. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) has also been optimised - with feedback from HRC’s riders - for refined rear tyre traction management, and throttle feel improved even further. A new material and surface finish for the front Nissin brake calipers’ pistons improves braking performance and consistency in race conditions. The rest of the chassis – comprising aluminium diamond-style frame, RC213V-S-style swingarm, six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 3-level Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) and Showa suspension front and rear – is unchanged. The bodywork and riding position maintain an uncompromising focus on aerodynamic performance, and the fairing features MotoGP-derived winglets to generate downforce. A full-colour TFT screen offers intuitive control of riding modes and adjustment of Power, Engine Brake, HSTC, Wheelie Control, Start Mode and ABS modes. A Smart Key is the finishing touch.

2022 HONDA CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP was a brand-new motorcycle in 20YM, and built with an unwavering focus on circuit riding. For 22YM development of its inline four-cylinder engine, while retaining peak output of 160kW @ 14,500rpm, has centred on mid-corner acceleration and drive: intake ports, airbox, airbox funnels and exhaust mid-section have all been revised to deliver extra mid-range. The final drive sprocket goes up 3 teeth, to 43, for stronger acceleration through each ratio and quick shifter performance has been upgraded. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) has also been optimised - with feedback from HRC’s riders - for refined rear tyre traction management, and throttle feel improved even further. The rest of the chassis – comprising aluminium diamond-style frame, RC213V-S-style swingarm, six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and 3-level Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) – is unchanged. Full, race-quality suspension is provided by Öhlins Smart Electronic Control (S-EC) and OBTi user interface, with braking front and rear by Brembo. The bodywork and riding position maintain an uncompromising focus on aerodynamic performance, and the fairing features MotoGP-derived winglets to generate downforce. A full-colour TFT screen offers intuitive control of riding modes and adjustment of Power, Engine Brake, HSTC, Wheelie Control, Start Mode and ABS modes. A Smart Key is the finishing touch.

As Honda celebrates 30 years of the Fireblade, another legend takes the stage: Baba-san is back.

Tadao Baba is a force of nature. Even now, his energy fills any space he inhabits. He is also the Honda Large Project Leader (LPL) behind the very first FireBlade – the seminal 1992 CBR900RR. Thirty years ago, large capacity bikes were fast, but big. Unwieldy. Baba-san questioned this orthodoxy and the result of his vision was litre-bike power in a middleweight package, and an amazing motorcycle that genuinely changed the game.

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary and new ADV350 headline Honda’s 2021 EICMA line-up

Following a long line of significant model announcements already this year including the Super Cub, Monkey, CB500F, CB500X, CBR500R and NT1100, Honda today reveals its full 2022 European motorcycle line-up in Milan. The line-up includes a very special, limited edition super sports flag ship, a brand new adventure scooter and a host of colour options and graphics throughout the range.