Adventure Adventure 08 Every journey, whether filtering through town traffic or trekking to the highest mountain pass, brings new experiences. Some people recognise this and embrace every moment like the exhilarating blast of an Alpine breeze. A new adventure, an opportunity to be inspired, freedom to explore. Release the escapist in yourself and be driven by the passion inherent in our rugged, versatile Adventure range, packed with technology for living life to the full. Are you ready for a breath of fresh air?

04 XL1000V Varadero / ABS 08 XL700V Transalp ABS 12 FMX650 FunMoto 14 Genuine Accessories 16 The Power of Dreams 18 Specifications

02 03 XL1000V Varadero / ABS

The simple things in life can be so satisfying. Like the thrust of a strong, reliable engine confidently speeding you to your weekend destination. Like a comfortably contoured seat and a wide windscreen giving you welcome protection from the elements as you charge up a mountain pass, down a motorway or alongside rivers and ravines. Like smooth, balanced manoeuvrability, accommodating long-travel suspension and effortlessly responsive Dual Combined control as you negotiate unpredictable off-road surfaces or city streets. There’s even a version offering the extra braking reassurance of Honda’s advanced Antilock Brake System. Like a range of luggage options that takes the stress out of packing for yourself and a passenger. Like being able to relax and take in the view, wherever you are.

Images show ABS version. Love to escape

04 Accessorised version featured. 05 XL1000V Varadero / ABS Take time out The Varadero’s impressive air of confidence doesn’t just come from its long experience, exhilarating performance capabilities and outstanding reputation for reliability. Its imposing, angular bodywork, two-tone graphics and focused, gleaming contours express a sporty adventure-hungry spirit, that can quickly translate into smart urban sophistication, transforming every journey into a welcome escape from the humdrum. Are you aiming to reach the highest peak by the end of the day? Or simply beat the traffic for a stress-free commute? The ever-eager Varadero is happy to tackle any riding situation, and always ready for a change of scenery.

Images show ABS version.

Seating - Sleekly contoured, comfortable seating Cockpit - The impressive instrument panel means superb long-distance comfort for both rider features a remaining distance fuel gauge and and pillion. integrates a locking carrying compartment for small travel essentials.

Engine - The high-performing 996 cm³ fuel-injected DOHC V-twin engine delivers up steady, reliable power and inspiring rushes of acceleration.

PGM FI HECS3 PLRS DCBS DCABS* HISS EURO-3 * 06 *ABS version. 07 XL700V Transalp ABS

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Bang up-to-date and chasing new peaks of excitement, the 2008 Transalp begs you to jump aboard and discover new trails and distant horizons. Its new 680 cm³life engine is robust and smooth enough for endless fun-filled touring, capably delivering impressive surges of acceleration on the motorway or up steep slopes, even with an extra passenger and a load of travelling gear. It also boasts confident control and slick manoeuvrability that are as useful in town traffic as in adventures off the beaten path. The comfortable riding position and improved fuel economy are perfect for long days in the saddle – and exhaust emissions are lowered, ensuring you leave those beauty spots unspoiled for the next generation.

08 09 XL700V Transalp ABS Reaching new heights

Instrument panel - The neat, compact instrument Undercowl - New Adventure Sports-focused panel features a large tachometer dial and clear bodywork integrates a sturdy protective cowl LCD speedometer, odometer, dual trip, clock and that helps keep dirt and gravel away from lower fuel level readouts. engine components.

Brakes - New Combined-ABS features the Luggage - Specially designed panniers, along extra-smooth, confidence-inspiring control of with practical inner nylon bags and a range of Honda’s Antilock Braking System over uneven decorative panels are among the many optional or slippery road surfaces. carrying accessories available.

To underline the Transalp’s adventurous aptitudes, its new Adventure Sports styling and graphics integrate the GPS coordinates of the highest paved road in Europe. Its narrow front cowl features a new air management design including a compact windscreen that reduces wind blast to your chest. There’s also a range of clever equipment options to make your trip more comfortable or increase your carrying capacity. With reduced running costs and smooth, easily manageable power delivery, the all-new Transalp is set to retain its crown as the most versatile midsized motorcycle in Europe - a long-term partner with which to share new horizons, amazing experiences and beautiful memories.

PGM FI HECS3 PLRS C-ABS HISS EURO-3 10 11 FMX650 FunMoto actionThe seeker Could you use the aggressive styling and strong, immediate ride feel of a nimble Supermotard coupled with the reliability and solid, balanced handling of an Adventure Sports bike? The FMX650 is just that - a ‘funmoto’ combination that breezes along city and country roads delivering intensely satisfying bursts of acceleration and sustained, addictive biking pleasure. Its upright riding position affords a commanding view over the road and optimal control to pick your way through traffic. Distinctive features such as its forward-thrusting front fender, gold inverted front fork and wide Super Sports-class tyres give it an unmistakable personality that threatens to create quite a stir before you even roll on the throttle. One to watch!

Rear suspension - A sturdy Progressive Pro-Link Seat - The seat is designed for an easy and rear suspension system ensures precise control comfortable upright riding position; its sporty and a comfortable ride for you and a pillion. contours are enhanced by an eye-catching two-tone colour scheme. Engine - The 644 cm³ RFVC air-cooled single- cylinder engine starts up easily and delivers plenty Front forks - The stout gold-anodised of pulsing power, brisk acceleration and long years 45 mm inverted front fork accentuates the of dependable service. bold Supermotard styling while providing light, assured handling.

PLRS EURO-2 12 13 Honda Genuine Accessories

Tailoryour dreams

To enhance even further your Adventure machine's appeal there is a range of Honda Genuine Accessories available to ensure your Adventure motorcycle suits your style and every need. We design and build a comprehensive range of accessories to precise factory specifications ensuring a precision fit, superior function and integrated design. Each accessory has been researched and stringently tested to the highest standards. For information on the full range of Honda Genuine Accessories contact your local Honda dealership or alternatively visit www.honda-access.com

The featured model illustrates a selection from the wide range of accessories available across all Adventure models.

ACCESSORIES FEATURED 1 45L top box (brushed aluminium look) 2 Top box pad* 3 Pillion arm rest set 4 29L pannier decoration panel set (brushed aluminium look) 5 29L pannier kit 6 Windscreen 7 Side fairing scuff guard set (aluminium look) 8 Grip heater kit (360º or 180º)

*Accessory is not visible on the main image. Fog lamps - Be seen in all weather conditions Top box and panniers - 45-litre top box features Low seat - The option of a seat that’s lower than Meter panel - The brushed aluminium-look, Navigation system - Honda satellite navigation for safety and confidence, by greatly improving a locking quick-detach mounting system. Can store the factory standard gives added comfort and 3D-shaped meter panel surrounds the dials system with model-specific installation bracket and your visibility to other road users, particularly in two full-face helmets and more. Top box lid features a more confident reach to the ground, especially and draws attention to the bike’s stylish wiring; Honda unique controller switch and details foggy weather. Front: adjustable pair of 35W fog brushed aluminium-look panels for a more rugged for shorter riders. instrument panel. of Honda European dealer network included in lights. Rear: high bright 0,75a LED makes sure appearance. Matching brushed aluminium-look Points of Interest (POIs). Bluetooth® connection, you can be seen. pannier decoration panels available. Tough, 2 GB internal memory containing EU map data, custom-made light grey nylon inner bags MP3 player and picture viewer. Compact anti-glare are available for additional protection. 3.5 inch colour touch screen display.

14 15 The Power of Dreams

Why?Why not?

Making the impossible possible.

At Honda we’re quite used to challenging convention. To question the norm. When others say impossible, we say possible. We never say can’t, just can. We continue to reach new heights in many areas. Even the skies.

The Honda Jet - Unique in many ways, composed almost entirely of new technologies. Most radically its engines sit above the wings for incredible cruising efficiency and a roomier cabin.

ASIMO - The world’s most advanced humanoid robot acts just like a human. Engineered with intelligence capabilities, ASIMO imitates the movements of the body precisely with incredible balance and manoeuvrability, and even with voice and facial recognition.

EVO-6 concept model - A revolutionary, fun, automatic sports with a minimalist chassis. Powered by Honda’s iconic liquid-cooled, 1,832 cm³ OHC Flat-6 engine. A concept motorcycle like no other.

Home Energy Station - Soon every home will want one. The Honda HES generates hydrogen power from natural resources for our FCX Clarity fuel cell car, and enough electricity and hot water for a typical sized household.

Our power of dreams allows us to make the impossible possible. To bring dreams to reality. Something we do every day.

European Road Safety Charter - Honda has become a founding signatory of the European Road Safety Charter. As leader in the European motorcycle market, Honda is committed to enhancing the joy of two-wheels and leading the way in road safety.

Rider training - The Honda Riding Trainer enhances rider safety by giving them the opportunity to experience everyday hazards and riding conditions in a safe environment.

Honda - A major step in Honda’s quest to revolutionise , the world’s first mass-production airbag system is now on the .

Confident braking - The development of Honda’s unique Combined Brake System along with ABS has redefined braking safety on motorcycles.

16 17 Adventure '08 Specifications

XL1000V Varadero / ABS XL700V Transalp ABS FMX650 FunMoto Glossary Engine Liquid-cooled 4- 8-valve DOHC 90° V-twin Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° V-twin Air-cooled 4-stroke RFVC SOHC single Programmed : Map-type Displacement 996 cm³ 680.2 cm³ 644 cm³ computerised system maintains strong × Stroke 98 × 66 mm 81 × 66 mm 100 × 82 mm power and responsive performance 9.8 : 1 10 : 1 8.3 : 1 PGM FI in all conditions. Max. Power Output 69 kW / 7,500 min-¹ (95/1/EC) 44.1 kW / 7,750 min-¹ (95/1/EC) 27.7 kW / 5,750 min-¹ (95/1/EC) Max. Torque 98 Nm / 6,000 min-¹ (95/1/EC) 60 Nm / 5,500 min-¹ (95/1/EC)) 52.3 Nm / 4,500 min-¹ (95/1/EC) Honda Evolutional Catalysing System: Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 40 mm VE-type carburettor Oxygen-sensing system maintains an Computer-controlled digital transistorised with Digital transistorised with electronic advance Fully transistorised electronic optimal air/fuel mixture for the most electronic advance HECS3 effective catalytic reduction of exhaust Electric Electric Electric emissions. Transmission 6-speed 5-speed 5-speed Final Drive O-ring sealed chain O-ring sealed chain O-ring sealed chain Pro-Link Rear Suspension: Monoshock Dimensions (L×W×H) 2,300 × 930 × 1,465 mm 2,250 × 905 × 1,305 mm 2,151 × 823 × 1,157 mm rear suspension utilises a triangular linkage 1,560 mm 1,515 mm 1,490 mm system to progressively increase damping Seat Height 838 mm 841 mm 875 mm PLRS force through range of rear swingarm Ground Clearance 181 mm 177 mm 216 mm movement. Fuel Tank Capacity 25 litres 17.5 litres 11litres (including 4-litre warning light reserve) (including 3-litre reserve) (including 3.8-litre reserve) Dual Combined Brake System: Suspension Front 43 mm telescopic fork, 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork, 45 mm inverted leading-axle telescopic fork, Provides an optimised balance of front 155 mm axle travel 177 mm axle travel 218 mm axle travel and rear braking control under any Rear Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, Pro-Link, 186 mm axle travel DCBS combination of inputs. (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 173 mm axle travel 145 mm axle travel Combined Antilock Brake System: Optimises the balance of front and rear Wheels Front Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium Aluminium rim/wire spoke Aluminium rim/steel spoke braking control while counteracting tyre slip Rear Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium Aluminium rim/Tangentially Located (TL) spoke Aluminium rim/steel spoke C-ABS when braking over variable road conditions. Tyres Front 110/80 - R19M/C (59H) 100/90 - R19 (57H) 120/70 - R17 (58H) Rear 150/70 - R17M/C (69H) 130/80 - R17 (65H) 150/60 - R17 (66H) Dual Combined Antilock Brake System: Front 296 × 4.5 mm dual hydraulic disc 256 × 4 mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston 296 × 4 mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston with Combined 3-piston callipers (*ABS) Combined three-piston callipers, ABS calliper and sintered metal pads Optimises the balance of front and rear and sintered metal pads and sintered metal pads braking control under any combination of Rear 256 × 5 mm hydraulic disc with Combined 240 × 6 mm hydraulic disc with Combined single-piston 220 × 5 mm hydraulic disc with single-piston DCABS inputs, while counteracting tyre slip when 3-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads calliper, ABS and resin mould pads calliper and sintered metal pads braking over variable road conditions. Frame Diamond; steel tube Semi-double-cradle; box-section steel tube Single cradle mono-backbone; steel tube Caster Angle 27° 30' 28° 23' 29° 6' Honda Ignition Security System: Trail 110 mm 111 mm 97 mm Only allows the bike to be started by its Kerb Weight 268.7 kg (F: 126.3 kg; R: 142.4 kg), 219 kg (F: 103 kg; R: 116 kg) 170 kg (F: 80 kg; R: 90 kg) original encoded keys to effectively protect *276.7 kg (F: 130 kg; R: 146.7 kg) HISS against theft. * ABS version EURO-2: Complies with EURO-2 emissions regulations.

EURO-2

EURO-3: Complies with EURO-3 emissions regulations.

EURO-3

Eclipse Orange Metallic Barley Yellow Metallic Fighting Red

Chevalier Silver Metallic Anchor Grey Metallic Ross White (with Orange logo)

Ride Safely Read the owner’s manual thoroughly. Always wear a helmet and protective clothing. Get to know your machine and its capabilities. Observe other road users’ movements. Obey the laws of the road and respect the environment.

Please Note Pearl Concours Black Carnelian Red Metallic Black Photographic images of certain models in this catalogue may be shown with optional Honda Genuine Accessories. Please check with your dealer for details.

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Moody Blue Metallic 18 19 The specific details of this brochure do not apply to any particular product supplied or offered for sale. Manufacturers reserve the right to vary specifications, including colours, with or without notice at such times in such manner as deemed appropriate. Major as well as minor changes may be involved. Every effort, however, is made to ensure the accuracy of the particulars contained in this brochure. Consult your dealer for details regarding the specifications of any featured product. This publication shall not constitute - under any circumstances whatsoever - an offer by the Company to any individual. All sales are made by the Distributor or Dealer subject to and with the benefit of the standard Conditions of Sale and Warranty provided by the Distributor or Dealer, copies of which may be obtained upon request. This publicity material conforms to the UK-only Trade Descriptions Act (1968). While efforts are made to ensure specification accuracy, brochures are prepared and printed several months in advance of distribution and consequently cannot always immediately reflect either changes in specification or in some isolated cases the provision of a particular feature. Customers are always advised to discuss specific details with the supplying Dealer, especially if a selection is dependent upon one of the features advertised.

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