Honda motorcycles top reliability study in the UK

Reliable or not, they don't make 'em like they used to...

In a survey conducted in the UK by bike magazine MCN, Honda motorcycles have come out on top as the most reliable of all bikes. Eight of the top ten positions were taken by Honda motorcycles, with the NT700V Deauville being voted as the most reliable of all motorcycles, followed by the CBR600RR, ST1300 Pan European, Honda’s CBR1100XX Blackbird, CBR1000RR Fireblade, VFR800, VFR800 VTEC and the CBF1000.

More than 12,000 riders voted in this survey, answering questions about their bikes’ build quality, reliability, handling, running costs, and engine and braking performance. We aren’t surprised Honda bikes were judged the most reliable, but we do believe Honda need to start building bikes that are a bit more exciting than the current lot. For inspiration, just look at the Aprilia RSV4 and the BMW S1000RR

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Honda Announces More 2010 Models

Honda Motor Company recently announced its third release of 2010 models, including the new 2010 NT700V.

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"We are very excited about announcing these four street bikes for 2010," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "Within this mix we have a new cruiser, a new lightweight touring bike and two CBR sport bikes. The cruiser offers a whole new look for Honda, our new touring bike delivers light weight, nimble handling, a stylish fairing plus saddlebags for the long haul or daily commute. The CBRs continue to set the standards of performance for the full-on sporting genre. This sets the stage for a great year in 2010 and there will be additional street model announcements later this fall."

Honda describes the NT700V as a light touring machine that's fun, easy to ride and ready to carry you to work and play seven days a week, equipped with full fairing, interlinked saddlebags, a strong 680cc V-twin engine and more.

Other features include...

• Powerful four-valve 680cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine for strong performance and economical operation.
  
  
• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) delivers excellent throttle response over a wide range of throttle settings and riding conditions.
  
  
• Combined Braking System (CBS) with a triple-disc brake system plus the option of ABS for confident braking in varying conditions.
  
  
• Large-capacity saddlebags feature a pass-through space between the two sides to facilitate packing of longer items and provide additional carrying capacity.

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