Honda has made some of the best street bikes ever since they got into the motorcycle market. As a reliable, trusted brand, Honda continues to offer quality and value to both novice and experienced riders. One of the ways they do that is through plenty of options for motorcycles. They know that riders are different sizes, and they have different skill levels, goals, and interests when it comes to motorcycle riding. That's why they're focused on providing choices for everyone. Here are three of the best Honda street bikes to consider when it's time to find a new ride, gear up, and hit the open road.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
The CRF1000L is built for both comfort and performance, to give riders the look, feel, and power they want to enjoy. With its parallel-twin engine layout, the bike is shorter than many others of its engine size and power. Because of the way the engine is shaped, the front wheel is tucked closer to the engine itself. That reduces the wheelbase, which can provide an advantage when it comes to handling and control of the bike on various surfaces. The bike is more nimble on pavement and off-road due to that shorter wheelbase. This Honda option also offers four-piston calipers for a powerful performance when braking.
The rider's seat is adjustable for comfort on both shorter and longer rides, and the bike's biaxial counterbalance provides strength, handling, and a vibration-free ride. That makes the bike a great choice for taking longer trips, since it's easier to spend more time on a motorcycle when the ride is smooth and comfortable. Since the CRF1000L is built for adventure riding, it can be enjoyed by nearly anyone. The Unicam engine design gives the bike a superior level of performance from the cylinder-head layout, and the compact cylinder head helps with the optimal engine placement, as well.
Honda Super Cub C125 ABS
The original Honda Cub is among the most popular and mass-produced vehicles in the world. There were limited quantities of these bikes sold in the United States, and a lot of people hung on to them when they realized what they had. With its classic, timeless look, the new Super Cub C125 is great for riding just for fun or having daily transportation. The bike has a reputation for both fun and performance, making it an extremely popular option for a lot of different people. With a 125cc, fuel-injected engine and a four-speed, semi-automatic transmission, the bike is spunky and easy to ride.
Most bikes don't offer automatic or semi-automatic transmissions, and the new Honda Cub is still shifted with the left foot in the same way a traditional motorcycle would be. There's no clutch, so it's shifted just with the movement of the foot instead of a hand-and-foot combination. That can make things easier for people who might not be completely comfortable with a manual transmission. It can also make shifting faster and smoother, which is a great way to keep moving down the road and thoroughly enjoy the experience of riding such a great-looking and fun bike.
Honda Gold Wing
The Gold Wing is what most people think of when they think of Honda, because there are so many of these kinds of bikes on the road and they have an imposing presence with their size, luxury, and good looks. It's a classic name and a quality, modern touring motorcycle for anyone to carefully consider when buying a bike for themselves. It's also the ultimate performance tourer, with a horizontally-opposed, six-cylinder engine that is nearly famous for being both powerful and smooth. The newest Gold Wing also offers an 1833cc design for its engine, that's 13 pounds lighter than the previous versions were.
The Unicam® cylinder head design utilizes four valves to improve power and engine performance. This design also means the Gold Wing gets superior levels of fuel efficiency for the size of the bike and the engine displacement. Aluminum cylinder sleeves offer high strength, reduce weight, reduce engine length, and increase the efficiency of the cooling. Fuel efficiency is improved by the lightweight design, and combined with the bike's engine, four-valve design, and intake system, the estimated fuel economy has been raised 22 percent over the previous models and generations.
To find the Honda street bike that's right for you, visit Tousley Motorsports today. We’re your local Honda dealer. Contact us with any questions you have—we'll be happy to help you find the right Honda motorcycle for your needs.
