2012 Honda Crossrunner ABS

Available from Motoden Honda
41-49 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AG
phone 020 7688 8888

The Crossrunner represents the best aspects of two separate biking genres: the flexibility and exciting attitude of a Naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike.

The Crossrunner mix is more than that, though. This machine has an 800cc V4 motor that provides a thrilling riding experience, be it for short urban trips or for covering vast distances.

- Liquid-cooled 782cc, 4 cam, 90° V4 engine delivers a smooth curve of power with excellent torque throughout the rev range
- Low-slung 4-2-1 exhaust system leaves room for a lower, flatter pillion seat as well as allowing for an attractive exhaust design, excellent cornering clearance and a distinctive V4 engine note
- Natural, upright riding position of a Naked machine is combined with the roominess, comfort and rugged appearance of an adventure bike
- Wide handlebar configuration contributes to quick, accurate response to steering input
- Low passenger seat is designed for easy mounting and positions pillion at similar level to the rider, resulting in better wind protection and an enhanced ride feel
- ‘Floating’ instrument binnacle is positioned for maximum visibility at all times and includes a digital LCD speedometer, a tachometer, twin trip meters, a coolant temperature gauge, an ambient temperature indicator and a clock
- Honda VTEC system with refined fuelling and ignition maps combine for a smooth progressive power delivery, abundant torque and precise control
- Aluminium alloy twin-spar frame provides excellent rigidity
- 43mm cartridge-type front fork provides supreme front wheel control and excellent rider feedback
- Cast aluminium Pro-Arm swingarm, Pro-Link rising-rate linkage system and gas-charged HMAS damper with adjustable rebound damping combine for comfort and precise control
- High-performing Combined brakes with standard-fit ABS create powerful, assured braking with optimised control and feedback

What others say:

www.motorcyclenews.com
Conclusion: "Overall, it?s what Honda set out to achieve ? ?Easy Fun? or to
put it another way it?s a bit like the old Ducati Multistrada but with
grunty V4 power, a more modern feel and classy Honda touches. In fact Honda
could well be onto something with this new Crossrunner."


www.visordown.com
"............most people in the room weren't looking at the Crossrunner as
a brave new concept or a new twist on an everyday machine as Honda were
touting it. They saw it as a slightly tweaked VFR with a spot of lippy and
some new knickers. Me too, to a certain extent, I mean, there's no denying
that beneath the new skin lies a VFR800 that's been around for over a
decade".........................

......Conclusion: "Don't think VFR with new knickers - that would be
shallow and unnecessarily harsh. The tweaks that Honda have made have
created a new bike with a new purpose and new adaptability. Quite why they
didn't do this to the VFR800 six, seven or eight years ago mystifies me,
really. If you're a realist rather than a fantasist, I suggest you go and
pester your dealer for a test ride... I reckon you'll like it."