Honda has been visible in such popular motorsports events as Superbike racing, Motorcycle Grand Prix and others.
Honda’s department, Honda Racing Corporation, is involved in both development of cutting-edge motorcycles for racing events and participation in these events. And it is not surprising as the company founder Honda himself was a race driver who greatly succeeded in this pursuit.
One of the most popular Honda’s motorcycles – the Honda CB500, a naked motorcycle, manufactured from 1993 up to 2003 was resurrected in 2013 as an entirely new model available in 3 configurations. The CBR500 is a sport model, the CB500F is a naked motorcycle, and the CB500X is an adventure-style model. All these bikes come equipped with a straight-twin engine (47 hp) paired with a 6-speed transmission. ABS can be chosen as an option on all three motorcycles. The models feature different bodywork and the riding position.
Today, more than 50 years from the time when Honda was a small manufacturer, the company still adheres to the slogan of that time: “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” by widely supporting motorsports activities.