Honda Lightweight Supersports Concept, Honda 400X, Honda RC213V-S - 2015 Tokyo Live

29/10/2015 - 11:57 | ,  ,  ,  ,   | Ashwin Ram N P

Honda has unveiled the Lightweight Supersports Concept, the new 400X and presented the RC213V-S at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.

Honda Lightweight Supersports Concept

Honda Lightweight Supersports Concept profile at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

The Lightweight Superports Concept previews the upcoming Honda CBR250RR which is a more aggressive alternative to the existing Honda CBR250R. While the latter is reckoned as a sports tourer, the 250RR will be more of a track-bred model, calling the Yamaha R25 for a competition in design and performance.

The powertrain details are not released, but the twin exhaust outlet indicates that the concept model hides a twin-cylinder engine. Expect the Honda CBR250RR to break cover next year and launch in Indonesia in the first half of the year.

2016 Honda 400X

Honda 400X at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

Featuring a revision in styling and equipment, the 2016 Honda 400X (also known as the Honda 500X in the UK) follows the company’s “Crossover Concept” formula, with a blend of on-road and off-road qualities, and also takes inspiration from the brand's “FEEL THE ADVENTURE FORM” concept.

It receives a more agile character with new LED head- and taillamps, a larger windshield (taller by 100 mm), revised front fork with preload adjusters, a new brake lever for enhanced ergonomics, and a new gear shift mechanism for improved shift quality. The upgraded 400X also gets revised chassis and powertrain.

Honda RC213V-S

Honda RC213V-S side at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

The Honda RC213V-S is the tamed-down and road-legal version of the Honda RC213V Moto GP machine which claimed consecutive championships in 2013 and 2014 courtesy of Marc Marquez. The model was announced for a limited sale in June, for 20 million yen (INR 1.07 crore).

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