Snapped by Flickr user 246-You at the Tokyo Motor Show, these photos bring us up close and personal with the Honda RC-E. Presenting a new twist on retro futurism that’s neither trad nor hackneyed, the concept presents an idea for an electric sportsbike with 250cc-equivalent performance that looks like 2011 and 1968 got together and had a motorcycle baby. :continue:
This is the first ADV-style motorcycle to successfully break the GS mold, striking out with design and mechanical configuration all its own. One part Lego and one part Tonka truck, Yamaha describes the Ryoku as “a reliable tool for people who love the outdoors.” And they do mean tool. The engine guard detaches to form a handy shovel.
We’re the only people with these high-res images. :continue:
Literally the nicest looking sportsbike we’ve seen since the 1960s, this Honda RC-E concept is debuting in Tokyo today. Don’t get your hearts in too much of a flutter, this is definitely a concept and stands very little chance of reaching production. So why should you care about it? :continue:
Of all the new concepts being debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show today, it’s this Yamaha Y125 Moegi that’s drawn the most interest from our friends and readers. Why? It’s probably got something to do with the inherent conservatism of motorcycling — the styling is relatively retro with that peanut-ish tank — but it’s also likely demand for lightweight, practical, stylish city runabouts. The Moegi weighs just 176lbs and returns 188mpg.
Update: now with 4 high-res images. :continue:
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda will be rolling out this great-looking little dual-sport based on the CBR250R’s 18bhp single-cylinder. Why is this news so exciting? Well, the current CRF230L is too slow, too small and too expensive to compete with bikes like the Yamaha WR250R. But, if this 2012 Honda CRF250L is made in Thailand like the CBR, expect a price in the neighborhood of $4k.
Honda’s theme at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show? “What makes people feel good?” Well, now that you ask, an electric superbike styled like a ‘70s GP racer would be a good start. Maybe you could follow it up with a 21st century riff on the Motocompo? Awesome, thanks, we’re good now. :continue:
From one bike show to another. Even as EICMA winds down, The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show is ramping up, with Yamaha unveiling early details on exciting new concept models. This XTW250 RYOKU, for instance, looks like its made from Lego. Coming so soon after the wonderful Husqvarna Moab concept, we’re hoping that chunkily-styled little dual-sports are going to be an industry trend. :continue:
Often forgotten in favor of the less ambitious Suzuki Nuda concept from the following year, the bizarrely named Falcorustyco debuted at the 1985 Tokyo Motor Show to an entirely unexpected reaction. Look at the 500cc square four four-stroke engine, the lack of a frame, hydraulic pump two-wheel drive, hydraulic steering and electromagnet-actuated brakes and you probably think “that’s a really neat concept,” but the thing was, Suzuki actually managed to convince the world’s press that the Falcorustyco previewed technology that would be used on production bikes 10 years later.> :continue:
MCN is reporting that the CB1100F, first seen at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, will be put into production in 2009. They go on to report that the US will be the first market in which the big, air-cooled retro is offered. We like the CB1100F but are really holding our breath for its sportier cousin, the CB1100R.
Cruising is cool. Especially when you don’t have to worry about changing gears or wearing leather chaps. In fact, we can’t think of any better way to get around in style than on Suzuki’s new Gemma concept, silly name aside. With a 250cc 4-stroke engine, it’ll be fast enough to keep up with urban traffic, all while making you look like an extra from Akira. Flickr
