MANILA: Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) unveiled big surprises at the 2023 Makina Moto Show which happened on April 14to16 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

HPI introduced Sayaka Arai as its new president. Arai was well-positioned to lead the business into a future of innovation and expansion with her considerable expertise and strong leadership skills. She was officially welcomed by HPI at the event.

The Makina Moto Show, considered as the largest annual event in the Philippine motorcycle scene, has always provided HPI with a venue to highlight its latest and upcoming motorcycle models.

Honda has continued to improve and develop motorcycles through motorsports, starting with The Isle of Man TT and continuing with the MotoGP. Honda  improves its motorcycle products based on its history and provides racing fans with products built on its Racing DNA so they may experience the thrill and excitement of the sport.

“There is simply no bigger gathering among Filipino motorcycle enthusiasts than the Makina Moto Show, that is why, we at HPI always treat it like the big event it truly is. The launches and surprises we have prepared for this year’s showcase serve as our expressions of gratitude for the unwavering support of Honda enthusiasts. We promise to reciprocate that love by developing more cutting-edge Honda motorcycles that resonate with their needs and the times,” HPI Vice President for MC Sales Jomel Jerezo stated.

HPI unveiled three new Big Bike models at the event.

Honda XL750 Transalp

The all-new Honda XL750 Transalp was introduced for HPI Adventure fans. The Honda XL750 Transalp sports a class-leading steel diamond body frame and a signature functional windscreen. The Honda XL750 Transalp was created with simplicity, elegance, and toughness in mind. The Honda XL750 Transalp is powered by a 755cc displacement, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, OHC, eight-valve Parallel-Twin engine with 270° Crank and Unicam.

The all-new Honda XL750 Transalp comes in two colors: Ross White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic.

Honda CL500

The all-new Honda CL500 was introduced under the Tourer category. The Honda CL500, with its eye-catching street scrambler design, features a rounded 12-liter fuel tank with a tubular diamond-structure steel frame, as well as a scrambler seat design. The Honda CL500 exudes a macho look and is powered by  a 471cc displacement, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, four-valve, two-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The all-new Honda CL500 is available in two colors: Matte Laurel Green Metallic and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.

Honda Rebel1100

The all-new Honda Rebel1100 was another surprise new model from HPI. The Honda Rebel1100 is a certified Tourer motorcycle with a contemporary custom look and riding comfort that emanates sophistication, confidence, and ruggedness. The Honda Rebel1100 is powered by a 1,083cc displacement, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, five-valve, twin engine with a 270° crank and Unicam.

The all-new Honda Rebel1100 comes in two colors: Gun Metal Black Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic.

These three new Big Bike models are now available in all Honda Flagship Shops nationwide.

Aside from the new Big Bike models, HPI also showcased its existing on-road and off-road motorcycles at the 2023 Makina Moto Show.

Super Sports Series

One of the motorcycles displayed was the Honda CBR300R, which is dubbed as the “lightweight champion.” The Honda CBR300R is a race bike machine that offers the ultimate sport bike experience in a size that makes it even more enjoyable to ride. With a 286cc displacement, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, riders will have no trouble navigating congested cities and winding roads.

Another Super Sports model featured was the Honda CBR500R, a middleweight sports bike-style motorcycle with a 471cc displacement, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin engine.

The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP was also present at this year's Makina Moto Show. The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP epitomizes the brand's illustrious MotoGP racing heritage. The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is powered by a ferocious 1,000cc displacement, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, inline four-cylinder engine.

The racing performance of the Honda CBR1000RR-R FireBlade SP is demonstrated by its participation in Asia Road Racing Championship last year and victory in the ASB1000 through the Honda Asia Dream Racing with Showa and second-place finish through HARC-Pro HondaPH. Through its partnership with HARC-PRO, HPI is now able to deliver stronger performances on both domestic and international racing.

Off-Road Series

The Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, one of the HPI Off-Road motorcycles displayed at the 2023 Makina Moto Show, elevates the excitement of any off-road adventure. This legendary dual-sport endurance bike makes a stunning comeback after a history of dominating rally competitions. The Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin is powered by a 1,083cc displacement, Parallel-Twin engine with 270° Crank and Uni-Cam. The Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin comes with Honda's automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and electronically controlled suspension.

The all-new Honda CRF450R, an off-road motorcycle that is a direct descendant of the iconic Honda CR250M Elsinore, which revolutionized motocross. The Honda CRF450R upholds the illustrious history with a contemporary design and a 450cc liquid-cooled Unicam single-cylinder engine that is ideal for today's tracks. The Honda CFR450R is a marvel of engineering efficiency and performance. After winning the MXGP World Championship with the 2019 bike, Honda completely redesigned the entire machine. Tim Gajser managed to win his fourth world title on the new Honda CRF450R in 2020, and a fifth championship came two years later in 2022. The all-new Honda CRF450R is also the trusted ride of renowned off-road rider and coach Jovie Saulog of the JMS-MOS (Man of Steel)-Honda Ride Red Racing Team.

Photos from Honda Philippines, Inc.

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