Honda V4 Concept
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Honda V4 Concept
| Make | Honda |
| Model | V4 |
| Concept year | 2008 |
| Production year | - |
| Engine | V4 |
The Honda V4 concept which was revealed at the 2008 Intermot
bike show in Germany is a stylish and futuristic sportbike
which proposes a new design direction for the brand.
In 2008 Honda celebrates its 60th anniversary as a company and in 2009 the 50th anniversary of its participation in road racing, as well as the 30th anniversary of racing with an innovative 4-cylinder V-engine with oval pistons. Considering these milestones, Honda chose "The New Beginning" as its exhibition theme leading into 2009 and exhibited the V4 Concept Model which is designed to signify the beginning of a new era.
The V4 engine of the concept is clearly displayed in the design of the Honda V4 concept. In profile the engine is higlighted by the bodywork which frames it from above and in front. The hubless wheels are fitted with all-enveloping cowls which presumably help reduce drag while allowing for a small contact patch at the very bottom of the wheel.
In order to offer a comfortable life with motorcycles for a larger number of potential customers, Honda intends to put increased focus on the pairing of rider and machine. The V4 concept is just the first step in that new direction.
In 2008 Honda celebrates its 60th anniversary as a company and in 2009 the 50th anniversary of its participation in road racing, as well as the 30th anniversary of racing with an innovative 4-cylinder V-engine with oval pistons. Considering these milestones, Honda chose "The New Beginning" as its exhibition theme leading into 2009 and exhibited the V4 Concept Model which is designed to signify the beginning of a new era.
The V4 engine of the concept is clearly displayed in the design of the Honda V4 concept. In profile the engine is higlighted by the bodywork which frames it from above and in front. The hubless wheels are fitted with all-enveloping cowls which presumably help reduce drag while allowing for a small contact patch at the very bottom of the wheel.
In order to offer a comfortable life with motorcycles for a larger number of potential customers, Honda intends to put increased focus on the pairing of rider and machine. The V4 concept is just the first step in that new direction.
Honda Motor Europe Ltd. exhibited the World Premiere V4 Concept Model
at Intermot Cologne. The V4 Concept Model proposes a new, sensual
design direction based on Honda’s trademark 4-cylinder V- engine.
This year Honda celebrates its 60th anniversary as a company and next
year the 50th anniversary of its participation in road racing, as well
as the 30th anniversary of racing with an innovative 4-cylinder V-engine
with oval pistons. Considering these milestones, Honda chose “The New
Beginning” as its exhibition theme leading into 2009 and exhibited the
V4 Concept Model which signifies the beginning of a new era.
For Intermot, Honda collected and exhibited successive V4 race
machines as well as mass-market motorcycle products which were developed
by feeding back the technologies cultivated through participation in
challenging race competition, enabling visitors to review the lineage of
30 years of V4 engine technologies and see how Honda will take
motorcycling somewhere it has not been before. The exhibition also
offers an easy-to-understand introduction to various challenges Honda
has undertaken in order to create joy for its customers, by utilizing
its technologies that have been continuously advanced through Honda’s
60-year history and by its participation in motorsports.
Honda understands the global trend today that motorcycle users see
increasing value in more emotional and sensual performance during the
real world riding experience rather than absolute performance measured
in numeric specifications. On another front, user friendly features that
meet with human sensibilities are also becoming important along with
safety and environmental features, especially in mature markets.
Honda believes that the challenge to create attractive products with
an increased focus on sensual performance will be the key for the
future. At the same time, safety and environmental technologies as well
as future energy technologies will continue to become an important theme
for the development of motorcycle products. Moreover, in order to offer
a comfortable life with motorcycles for a larger number of customers,
Honda will put increased focus on the human-fitting match of rider and
machine. Conceived around the trademark 4-cylinder V-engine, the V4
Concept Model expresses functional beauty as well as a more sensual
image to appeal more to the emotions of people. Embodying Honda’s
passion for motorcycle development, the V4 Concept Model expresses the
unique characteristics of Honda for a new era.
The V4 Concept Model mobilizes the driving forces of Honda – dreams,
challenges, and creating new value. Honda positions this model as “the
new beginning” of Honda’s motorcycles.
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