The 2002 debut of the Honda CRF450R heralded a sea change in the motocross world, as top pro competitors and then amateur racers transitioned from two-stroke single-cylinder race bikes to four-stokes. In terms of engine design, in order to extract maximum, race-ready performance from a four-stoke single, a liquid-cooled powerplant with a four-valve head was a foregone conclusion. Why so? With four valves instead of only two, engine breathing increases significantly, opening the way to more power and higher rev limits.

Reflecting decades of advancement and refinement, the newest CBR600RR has been substantially redesigned for 2013. Major changes include a redesigned, centrally mounted ram-air system and other enhancements to produce stronger mid-range engine output for an elevated level of street performance, a brand-new front suspension featuring Honda’s 41mm Big Piston Fork for exceptional handling and supple action, plus all-new MotoGP-inspired bodywork that’s a product of race-tested aerodynamic design. Such improvements are very much in keeping with a decades-long legacy of ongoing evolution of the t

Team Honda Muscle Milk recently had their photo shoot with Trey Canard and Justin Barcia, and it was an exciting preview for what’s to come. Both racers are extremely talented, each claiming two championships since making their professional debuts. Check out these behind the scene shots from the shoot, and make sure to watch for both Canard and Barcia to set up camp on podiums at all Supercross races throughout 2013.

Honda’s most recent release of 2013 machines features a diverse range of brand-new models as well as a large assortment of returning favorites. The six new models being introduced include five all-new motorcycles that represent some very innovative thinking on the part of Honda’s engineers and product planners, and they all bring their own distinct appeal to separate portions of the market—most interesting indeed!

In the real world, success seldom shows up overnight. Instead, it’s typically a gradual process that moves forward slowly, propelled by bright ideas, a strong will and a commitment to work tirelessly. And while all of these traits may well hurry a person down a given path, there’s a larger question to be asked: What is the goal? That direction, that driving force begins with clear-minded vision—although with the truly great, it sometimes begins with a dream. Soichiro Honda possessed all of the above qualities, but perhaps most important of all, he had a dream.