After superbike launches from Yamaha nd Suzuki in 2008, now it is time for Honda to join the fray with its superbike VFR1000. Honda sources said that the company has finalised plans to unveil the VFR1000 soon after the other launches it has scheduled for 2009. The actual launch date would be at the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010.
Honda VFR800 is an extremely popular motorcycle. The VFR800, as well as a new VFR1000 which will be launched internationally are being planned for India.
Termed as a replacement for VFR800 and CBR1100XX in the global motorcycle market, the Honda VFR1000 model is expected to be picked up by bike enthusiasts as soon as it hits dealerships. The company, meanwhile, is now studying the market potential for superbikes in the country. Honda might even bring in a higher capacity VFR bike to India next year, it is said.
Both the VFR1000 and VR800 motorcycles will come to India as completely built units (CBU).
There is no clear information on the technical specifications of the new VFR1000 motorcycle available yet - but there are a few aspects which have been clarified. The VFR1000 is a sport-tourer, but in the 2009 version, the accent would shift more towards the sports side. The VFR1000 will be powered by a 1000 cc, 5 cylinder engine. Push button gear changes for fast gear-shifts and Honda’s new combined ABS system will make the VFR1000 really exclusive in India.
In the meantime, on the international scene the company created a splash at the recent New York International Motorcycle Show, by showcasing the stylish 2010 Fury. Extremely stylish and loaded with avariety of features, the Fury will boast of being a radical concept in a unique package.
Dubbed as a chopper mobike, the 2010 Honda Fury is a 1300cc vehicle Expected to be introduced to the US market early next spring, there are speculations that the bike might be a hybrid with a gas and electric motor.
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