Kiwi Rider December Vol.1 2025 | Page 18

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HONDA’ S TOUR-BLADE?

Honda has released its big-four into the sport-tourer market and it has made quite the splash. Based around the latest Hornet platform, itself built around an earlier Fireblade engine, the new CB1000GT comes out of the box with an impressive list of touring specs. The engine’ s personality is full Hornet output but with a more refined delivery, Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment, or EERA for short, six-axis electronics for cornering sensitive intervention, should it be required, heated grips, five-way adjustable screen, bi-directional quickshifter, handguards, panniers, auto-cancelling indicators, centrestand, Honda Smart Key ignition, full connectivity and navigation, ESS( emergency stop signal flashes under hard braking) and that engine … Honda’ s new executive jet has arrived. With the ability to tune the suspension, the engine and the electronics to suit your every need, the TFT screen makes customising the experience seamless and simple, day or night. If you like old school instruments while you

listen to old school music, your wish is the new CB1000GT’ s command – it can do that for you too. Three‘ dash’ options are selectable to coincide with your mood. Surprise yourself by asking your Honda dealer how little this new sports-tourer will cost you.
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