Articles about Honda Motorcycles

Here’s a great retro-modern bike, but it comes at a price

When we reviewed the Suzuki GSX-S1000 in August, we started by asking the question: "Does the Suzuki offer the best value for money?" While this is a Honda review, that question pops up again because the CB1000R is in the same

Its full potential has yet to be unlocked

Who could forget the wide smile of Wheeltek boss Roscoe Odulio (center, main photo) when he first met the Honda RC213V-S during the Honda Asia Journey 2017 in Malaysia?We knew all along that it wouldn't take long for him

One of Honda’s EICMA 2018 displays

The photos pretty much speak for themselves: Honda's new motorcycle lineup is one of this year's scene-stealers at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy-and with new releases like the CB650R, we can see why.The CB650R is

Definitely on our wishlist

It looks like we have a couple of new toys to add to this year's Christmas wishlist.Honda's having quite a showing at this year's EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy, with a handful of jaw-dropping launches and

We try out Honda's latest scooter

Two hundred and eighty one. Guess what this figure represents?We bet that the first thing that came to your mind is the current retail price of a whole chicken. Or maybe the proposed toll fee hike from Balintawak to Rosario, La

*Converted from pounds, because you can't buy it here

A 125cc miniature motorbike with an iconic design and pretty much idiot-proof controls. So probably the easiest and most amusing entrance into the world of two wheels. Put simply, it's the return of a legend--a freshly rebooted Honda Monkey

'Ang Probinsiyano' is Honda's new brand ambassador

We recently featured Coco Martin, aka Ang Probinsiyano, riding a premium European brand along with five other celebrities. As one of the country's hottest actors, he has a collection of expensive bikes and high-end cars that many of us can

A day of bikes, bands and prizes

The best way Honda Philippines connects with its loyal follower base is through its famous products-from the Cub, the Wave, and the Beat, to the CRF, CB, and the XRM, Honda has become "that Japanese motorbike."And again, the cult of

The ever-dependable motorcycle

The implementation of the new tax reform law has caused the prices of many basic commodities and services to go up. These include fuel, food, beverages, and, potentially, jeepney and bus fares, taxi flag-down rates, etc. Thankfully, and we hope the

An epic road trip riding Honda big bikes

Selamat!If you're a Filipino hearing this Malaysian word for the first time, you'd probably think you already pulled something nice and you deserve some gratitude.Not quite true. 'Selamat' is actually a traditional Malaysian greeting that sounds almost identical

The past meets the future

It's a bit odd to think of a cafe racer as being futuristic. After all, the very concept of its design is based on old-school cues and inspirations. That said, we reckon this new CB4 Interceptor concept from Honda does

This will stir up a hornet's nest

Honda Philippines president Daiki Mihara has confirmed to Moto Sapiens that the company is launching eight exciting models of Honda motorcycles with engine displacements starting from 500cc and above on December 9, 2017.Mihara made the disclosure when he attended the four-

Self-balancing bikes, anyone?

The Honda booth at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show included both two- and four-wheeled models, making it one of the more massive spaces at the event. Here's a gallery of the newly launched models on display:Making its world debut

Planning to upgrade from an underbone?

Last week, Honda Philippines released a teaser video of an apparent re-rolling of its big-bike line in the country. The video revealed the Rebel 500, the CB 500, the Twin Africa 1000cc, and the CBR Fireblade 1000, Honda's mainstay

HPI president: Motorcycling is about brotherhood

Motorcycle riders are often characterized as clannish and territorial. In addition to showing exclusivity by wearing a uniform, most of them take brand loyalty seriously to protect their so-called 'brotherhood' on two-wheels. They like to move, think and breathe in

No whitewashing here

A lot of the talk regarding the upcoming live action version of Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell has revolved around accusations of Hollywood whitewashing. Hardcore fans of the Japanese manga and animated films have lambasted the film for casting Scarlett

Small but adorable

Scooter or underbone? Manual or automatic? Choosing from the wide array of small motorcycles now available locally can drive you crazy. Just imagine 1.1 million new registered scooters and underbones adding up to the already crowded streets in 2016. Nowadays, Pinoys

117,500 kilometers of riding tales

People typically stick to their motorcycles for an average of three to five years. But with almost 117,500 kilometers logged in its odometer, my 2003 Honda Wave Alpha would have encircled the earth several times. It has been 14 years since

World-class showroom opens in Cebu

Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) is ending 2016 with a big bang, highlighted by the culmination of its Mall Jack series, held at the SM Mall of Asia last week. Daiki Mihara, HPI president, led the culminating event which was attended by hundreds

A bike with an attitude

Wow. Whether it's on two or four wheels, Honda sure has a knack for handing the people what they want. The Japanese motorcycle giant has given us an official look at its upcoming Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 two-wheelers,