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Honda CEO talks CBR500, MotoGP-replica
Speaking earlier today, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito made some interesting remarks about both the upcoming CBR500 that we spied last week, but also an unexpected new superbike that'll carry forward the heritage of bikes like the RC30 while drawing technology from the firm's MotoGP bikes. In short: yes! On the CBR500: "In the area of large-sized motorcycles, following the New Mid Series, Honda will intr...
21 September 2012
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Retro: Carl Fogarty’s TT-winning RC30
In 1990, Carl Fogarty earned his place in Isle of Man history when he rode this Honda Britain RC30 to victory at both the TT’s Formula 1 and Senior races, becoming only the third person to lap the Mountain Course at an average speed over 120mph. That Senior win took place in rain so hard that most of the racers dropped out rather than ride in it. Standing on the podium, the famously foot-in-mo...
18 April 2011