Looking at the extensive lineup of Honda motorcycles, it’s obvious this company clearly understands what it means to have a passion for riding. The amazing variety of motorcycles Honda offers speaks volumes about its commitment to delivering excitement and fun in just about every riding niche imaginable. And now, add to those qualities one more priority: Exceptional value at an affordable price. That’s clearly evident in three fun, new and distinctly different packages ranging from the CBR500R, a nimble-handling middleweight sport bike, to the CB500F naked bike that delivers sporty perform

A river of technology runs through motorcycling—a looping, unpredictable and unrelenting torrent with hip-deep engineering problems that spawn organic and imaginative solutions. Just as the singular demands of long-distance touring forced Honda to define new objectives to create the Gold Wing, so did engineers have to adopt a whole new way of thinking to address the Gold Wing’s primary goal: unparalleled long-term touring comfort. This two-part series covers the Gold Wing 1000 through the Gold Wing 1500, and the driving force of touring riders in their development.

Team Honda Muscle Milk heads into the 2013 Supercross season with two talented champions. Trey Canard returns to the team for his third year in a row and, after a serious crash took him out of contention last year, he’s back stronger and more determined than ever. Lining up next to Canard will be premier class rookie Justin Barcia, whose intense riding style and determination to win has shaken the motocross world since his professional debut in 2009. Both riders have been a part of the Honda family since their amateur careers, rising through the professional ranks aboard a Factory Connection

Honda motorcycles employ a great variety of rear suspension systems, each tailored to the needs of the specific model to which they are fitted. Honda’s Pro-link® and Unit Pro-Link® single-shock rear suspension systems in particular serve as great examples of how competition and technological advancements bring about new designs that yield benefits to everyday riders.

This bike is incredibly practical and tons of fun. Not many bikes can boast this level of versatility and efficiency, and at that price? The CRF250L is a winner. The market is calling for more efficient and affordable motorcycles, and Honda says the CBR250R, NC700X, and CFR250L are just the beginning. Optimistic? You bet we are.