Honda is behind some of the best and most iconic motorcycles ever made.
Honda has a long and illustrious history. The company was founded in 1946 and became an incorporated company in 1948. In 1959 Honda launched its first United States Subsidiary. Over the years, this auto company has experienced tremendous achievements, including award winnings and championships.
Today, Honda is one of the biggest automotive giants in the world. It produces a wide range of automobiles, including cars, robots, aircraft, and motorcycles. However, despite the fantastic machines this company makes, its two-wheeler division puts it on the global automotive map like no other division. Honda motorcycles come in different flavors of superbikes, touring bikes, scooters, and many more. Some of the best touring motorcycles for the open road are built by Honda. With that in mind, here are some of the Best Honda motorcycles of all time.
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9 Gold Wing
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The Honda Gold Wing has been in production for over 40 years. And even then, it is still considered one of the most reliable cruiser motorcycles money can buy and an all-time favorite among long-distance riders. This bike is offered in several versions, all providing a wonderfully comfortable riding experience.
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The cruiser motorcycle is equipped with a large luggage capacity of 110 liters, enough for long-distance touring. Some of its outstanding features include the Seven-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission and the Double Wishbone Front Suspension.
8 NR750
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Being one of the biggest motorcycle flops of all time might make many people think that Honda NR750 was a bad motorcycle. It was outrageously expensive, it didn’t sell well, but it had enough charisma to wear the Honda Powersports badge proudly. And with a carbon fiber body design, the NR750 was one of the most innovative motorcycles.
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It was so innovative that it ended up revolutionizing the whole motorcycle industry. In addition, the bike inspired the entire automotive industry to break the mold and create more innovative vehicles for many years to come.
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7 CBR1100xx Super Blackbird
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The Blackbird was the black panther of motorcycles. It was built to rival the ZX-11, one of the fastest Kawasaki’s of all time. The bike claimed the throne of the fastest road motorcycle with top speeds of 180mph.
Sold between 1997 and 2003, the CBR1100xx Super Blackbird is one of the best and most reliable used motorcycles in the market today. Powering this Honda is a 1137cc, DOHC, dual-counterbalanced inline-four engine with enough power for the streets and the long road. With a 6.3-gallon fuel capacity, the Super Blackbird is also an ideal sport touring motorcycle.
6 RC213V-S
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The RC213V-S is the street-legal version of the RC213V MotoGP prototype racer, a super-fast racing beast that loudly screams “NO” to beginner riders. Essentially, the RC213V-S checks every feature box that comes with the HRC-designated bikes – but diluted down to be handled by an average rider on the streets.
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And while this bike is powerful enough to provide a thrilling riding experience, its price tag takes absurd to a new level with a starting price of $184,000. Honda advises riders to use HRC-approved race parts that turn the racer replica into a true speed beast.
5 VFR750R RC30
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The Honda VFR750R RC30 is a 30 years old classic collectible. And despite its age, the bike has maintained its popularity, price tag, and purity. However, the VFR750R RC30 was quite an expensive catch – it was priced at nearly double the price of its competitor motorcycles. And although it was quite costly, it was one of the most famous bikes among riders.
Its 748-cc gear-driven-cam V4 engine didn’t produce much power; At 112 horsepower, the VFR750R RC30 was ideal for riders of all levels; beginners and experienced alike.
4 Rebel
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The Honda Rebel is arguably the best lightweight street motorcycle and cruiser of all time. It is a perfect beginner motorcycle as it rides like a small motorcycle, and Honda used to offer it as a 250cc. These days, Honda makes a 300cc, 500cc, and 1100cc Rebel. At the hearts of riders, the Rebel has won Honda a wide range of accolades and continues to do so as it enters the 21st century with incredible upgrades.
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While it doesn’t intimidate new riders, it also perfectly serves veterans with a beautiful street-roaming automobile. The Honda Rebel comes with a price tag of a small motorcycle, but it’s powerful enough to provide a thrilling cruiser riding experience like the big machines.
3 CB750
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It’s good to remember the good old days of Honda Super Cub. Days when the word superbike never existed. These are the days when all Honda motorcycles were cute and small. They featured no intimidating graphics or shapes.
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This is the time when the CB750 was produced. But it came with a different image. Honda had already made a name in the racing scene, but it wasn’t until 1969 that the company released a speed demon for the people. 750cc, four-cylinder engines were not common outside of the racing tracks. By introducing the CB750, Honda introduced a new age of powerful road-legal bikes with racing DNA.
2 CBR900RR
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If it were the case of influential, the CBR900RR wouldn’t be here. However, 1992 was a big year for sports motorcycles, and Honda made sure to capitalize on the craze. The company developed and released three incredible sports bikes simultaneously: the CBR900RR, RC30, and NR750.
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The CBR900RR was the first big motorcycle to wear Honda’s RR designation, and it wore it with pride. Designed by Tadao Baba, a legendary Japanese engineer, the CBR900RR wasn’t supposed to come as it did. The initial plan was to create an inline-four 750, but Baba championed a big bike that would be solely focused on street riding. The result was a 1000cc CBR900RR that handled like a 600cc motorcycle.
1 CBR600F4i
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The Honda CBR600F is CBR series of sports bikes powered by 600 cc four-cylinder engines. The first model was produced between 1987 and 1990. The CBR600F4i is the fourth series of the CBR600F. It comes with minimal updates compared to the F4, but with better fuel injection and enhanced suspension.
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Arguably, the CBR600F4i is the best all-rounder sports bike ever made, and its cult-following is proof of that. It serves perfectly as an everyday commuter as well as an outstanding sports performance bike. Moreover, the bike has managed to stand the test of time without anything on two wheels quite taking its place.
