Honda Trail Ride 2022 conquers Davao

MANILA: Honda motorcycle customers experienced yet another exhilarating off-road ride as the Honda Trail Ride 2022 took to the scenic trails of Davao.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, gathered owners of Honda CRF models to bond over their shared passion for off-road riding. Around 64 riders participated and took their CRF bikes on a thrilling adventure from Davao City to Panabo City.

The CRF family is Honda’s champion bike in off-road races, including the prestigious MXGP, AMA Supercross and Motocross. The line delivers reliability, power, durability and fuel efficiency. These qualities transcend to the CRF models of HPI.

The Honda Trail Ride Davao 2022 participants get to explore the area’s popular off-road routes. This includes Malagamot Disneyland, Mabunao Proper, and Angel Eatery-Buenavista, among others.

HPI management welcomed participants before they set off on their journey. The event was attended by HPI AVP for Customer Service Hitoshi Ito, HPI Area Manager for Visayas and Mindanao Arvin Go, and HPI Sales Manager Macky Sacmar.

While off-road riding is all about excitement, Honda Trail Ride Davao 2022 prioritized health and safety above all else.

Participants were checked to ensure they are fit to ride, and they were provided with basic riding orientation by the trail master and guide as well. During the event a trail mechanic, medic, and sweeper were also present to help the participants manage the trail route with ease and an ambulance is always on stand-by in case of an emergency.

At the end of the trail, Honda Trail Ride Davao 2022 participants were treated to a sumptuous lunch and a raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Last August, Honda Philippines Inc. held an exhilarating riding activity in Negros Oriental province with a theme “Feel Your Adventure.” The destination highlighted Sibulan as the starting point, traversing the trail up to the mountainous landscape of Valencia.

According to HPI Vice President for Motorcycle Sales and Supply Chain Management Jomel Jerezo, the theme “Feel Your Adventure” showcases Honda CRF’s impressive off-road capabilities and features. “We chose to have the first Trail Ride in Negros Oriental as we want to honor the strong fan base and high demand for the CRF here in Dumaguete, and the rest of the Negros Province”.

Additionally, according to Jerezo, the goal is to inspire more customers to take their CRF experience to the next level. “We want to expand the off-road and more customers to choose red, and to Ride Red,” which pertains to the Honda off-road lifestyle using the CRF.

The Trail Ride participants are proud owners of CRF150L and CRF300L coming from different places such as Sibulan, Dumaguete City, Guihulngan, Jimalalud, Zamboanguita and as far as San Carlos City. They were welcomed and oriented by the Trail Master and Team Leader for Safety Riding to the 70-km trail route prepared for them with a mix of dirt, muddy, rocky, and concrete road passing Mag-aso Sulfur Vent.

The ride concluded at the far wide mountain views of Valencia, where all riders witnessed its glorious water stream, landscape, peaks, view decks, and the mountain region.

This year, the CRF reached another milestone as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, which is considered the model that had paved the way in the field of off-road riding and motorsports.

With its CRF250R-inspired look and color options in Extreme Red, Black, and New Ross White, it is even more imposing and aggressive.

The Honda CRF150L is appropriate for the Filipino market thanks to its strong 149cc four-stroke, two-valve, air-cooled engine, modern features like a digital meter panel, Showa brand Inverted Front Fork and Pro-Link Rear Suspension, and a reduced Seat Height (863 mm).

With a fuel efficiency of up to 45.5kpl, the Honda CRF150L ensures that you will travel further than on your everyday commute. The suggested retail price (SRP) for this motorcycle is P139,900.

The CRF450L and the brand-new Honda CRF300L have similar designs. This version also boasts a new, slim headlamp for enhanced visibility on the road, an upside-down gold shock absorber for safer riding, a pro-link rear suspension for good balance when navigating, and other improvements.

A new 286cc, four-stroke, Euro-5 compliant engine is included in the CRF300L for better power and performance. It produces 19.6kW at 8,250 rpm and 26.1Nm at 6,500 rpm while consuming 29.5 kpl more fuel for a longer and more efficient ride. The engine also includes an assist/slipper clutch to facilitate effortless gear changes and prevent wheel locking.

The Honda CRF300L is outfitted with a Digital Meter and a gear position indicator to aid riders in having accurate gear information and controlled riding on the road. The bike is also designed with a stronger, lighter, and sharper appearance, appealing to daring riders who see an endless number of motorcycle riding possibilities.

Since the weight of the Honda CRF300L was reduced by six kilograms, riders may now enjoy greater comfort and improved maneuverability. It has a suggested retail price of P267,900 and comes in the premium color option of Extreme Red.

Following the Davao leg, the next edition of the Honda Trail Ride will be in Luzon in the first quarter of next year, Honda Philippines said.

Photos from Honda Philippines Inc.

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