Headlight and front area

The frontal area is designed with a sense of unity, starting from the headlights, which are compact in design while ensuring night visibility, and the integrated screen, which balances a fearless facial expression, wind protection and aerodynamic performance. The large shrouds that wrap around the front from both sides also give the vehicle an adventure style that emphasises toughness.

Tail lamp and rear area

The tough rear area design is appropriate for the adventure style, with an exclusive aluminium rear carrier with a functional presence and LED tail lamps that produce a three-dimensional light, balanced with the overall bodywork.

• ① Primary drive gear can serve as a balancer drive gear for both front and rear to reduce weight and size.
• ② The 270-degree crank was adopted to cancel the secondary oscillation. Thanks to this application, even though the basic arrangement includes one weight for the light and compact front balancer and another for the rear balancer, the primary vibrations and force couple can be cancelled with ingenious efforts made to the layout and orientation.
• ③ The new model incorporates a unicam valvetrain already applied to the CRF450R and CRF1100. While smaller valve angle made possible by one cam facilitates more efficient combustion, linear layout from the throttle body to the intake port contributes to improved output. This application also allows the light-weight and compact layout and reduction in friction.
• ④ The water pump is now located inside the AGC cover to reduce weight and size.
• ⑤ Ni-SiC plating made by Kumamoto Factory, plating applied to the CBR1000RR-R, CRF450R, and F1 engines is used, which helps reduction in friction, downsizing of pistons, and weight reduction of the crankshaft.
• ⑥ The vortex air flow ducts located right and left of the vehicle enhance intake efficiency in low to mid-speed ranges to produce a powerful torque feel. In addition, the third duct designed to the bottom of the air cleaner improves response to sudden opening of the throttle.
• ⑦ The same high fuel pressure (450kPa) as that for the CBR1000RR-R improves combustion characteristics, resulting in better throttle responses and powerful acceleration in the low and mid RPM ranges.
• ⑧ The assist and slipper™ clutch is provided which includes an assist function to reduce the operation load of the clutch lever as well as a slipper function to mitigate impacts from rapid engine braking accompanying downshifting.
• ⑨ Application of the FLS™ (F.C.C. LEANING SEGMENT) has reduced clutch drag torque by 30% compared to before to improve clutch disengagement performance for a nimble shifting feel. Furthermore, more oil can be supplied to clutch discs, making the clutch design well balanced between higher durability and performance.

＊Assist and slipper™ clutch and FLS™ are registered trademarks of F.C.C. Co., Ltd.

Frame

The new model is designed to achieve "both ease of handling over short everyday distances and comfort over long holiday distances and at high speeds" and "lightness on paved roads, stability over long distances and runnability on unpaved roads." To achieve this, the structure/layout was optimized and the weight of each part was reduced, and the form was steel diamond (integrated rear frame).
The frame is 1: Thinner stiffener 2: Thinner main/downpipes 3: Optimisation of cushion mount layout 4: Optimisation of pivot geometry 5: Thinner seat rail using high-tensile steel tubing, resulting in a weight reduction to 18.3 kg. (CB500X: 20.3 kg, NC750X: 22.2 kg)

Usability/riding position

The size and manoeuvrability make it easy to make U-turns on narrow alleys and forest roads (Curb Weight 208 kg, steering wheel turning angle 42°, minimum circle radius 2.6 m). Tandem comfort that makes you want to tour long distances, and a riding position with a degree of freedom that allows you to stand comfortably on rough terrain.

Handling

Aiming for the BEST TOTAL BALANCE from daily commuting to on/off-road touring, the wheel travel (200 mm front / 190 mm rear), wheelbase (1,561 mm), caster angle (27°) and Trail (110.6mm). The vehicle is nimble off-road, making you want to take a detour on the dirt roads you see on your travels, and with a minimum ground clearance (212 mm), it offers driving performance that allows you to ride over rough surfaces without worrying about the road.

Automatic turn signal canceller

Honda’s original system automatically cancels a turn signal upon completion of a right/left turn or lane change.
This system determines if the vehicle is turning, going straight, etc., based on information from vehicle speed sensors installed at front and rear wheels which detect wheel speed difference generated by different front and rear wheel paths during a turn. Then, the completion of the lane change or a right/left turn is communicated to the body control unit to automatically cancel the turn signal.