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November 18th, 2015, 01:30 PM
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Honda (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda.html) is dipping its toe in the suddenly trendy scrambler waters, introducing a concept model based off of its CB650F and CBR650F platform. The CB Six50 Concept, like the CB4 roadster concept (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2015-eicma-honda-cb4-concept.html), is a design exercise from Honda R&D Europe presented at EICMA.
While the engine and frame appear identical to those on the production 650s, the CB Six50 adopts the prototypical scrambler garb of wire-spoke wheels, knobby tires and rising exhaust. A bash plate protects the four header pipes, which is a shame given their elegant design, but it’s a practical choice for a machine claiming off-road capability.
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While models like Moto Guzzi (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/moto-guzzi.html)‘s new V7 II Stornello (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/moto-guzzi/2015-eicma-moto-guzzi-v7-ii-stornello.html) or Triumph (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph.html)’s Scrambler seek a retro look, the CB Six50 has a very modern aesthetic. Eschewing the round headlight design of its competitors (including the Ducati (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati.html) Scrambler which also uses an LED), Honda opted for a rectangular headlight with a spartan-looking mounting that shows off rather than hides the routing of cables.
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The motocross-style handlebar is mounted high above the triple clamp, and it’s here that Honda has attached a smartphone-sized digital display; no circular analogue dials on this scrambler.
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The Six50’s seat looks very slender and rises up to a very minimalist tail. The ribbed seat is red, matching the bars that guard the radiator and extends up into a similar red stripe on the fuel tank.
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Like the CB4, the CB Six50 is just a concept with no firm plans for a production model.
Follow the rest of our 2015 EICMA Show coverage for more information on new 2016 motorcycle announcements (http://www.motorcycle.com/events/eicma-2015-milan-motorcycle-show).
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Click here for full story... (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2015-eicma-honda-cb-six50-concept.html)
Honda (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda.html) is dipping its toe in the suddenly trendy scrambler waters, introducing a concept model based off of its CB650F and CBR650F platform. The CB Six50 Concept, like the CB4 roadster concept (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2015-eicma-honda-cb4-concept.html), is a design exercise from Honda R&D Europe presented at EICMA.
While the engine and frame appear identical to those on the production 650s, the CB Six50 adopts the prototypical scrambler garb of wire-spoke wheels, knobby tires and rising exhaust. A bash plate protects the four header pipes, which is a shame given their elegant design, but it’s a practical choice for a machine claiming off-road capability.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CB4_Concept-engine-exhaust-detail-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CB4_Concept-engine-exhaust-detail.jpg)
While models like Moto Guzzi (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/moto-guzzi.html)‘s new V7 II Stornello (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/moto-guzzi/2015-eicma-moto-guzzi-v7-ii-stornello.html) or Triumph (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph.html)’s Scrambler seek a retro look, the CB Six50 has a very modern aesthetic. Eschewing the round headlight design of its competitors (including the Ducati (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati.html) Scrambler which also uses an LED), Honda opted for a rectangular headlight with a spartan-looking mounting that shows off rather than hides the routing of cables.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CBSix50_Concept-headlight-detail-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CBSix50_Concept-headlight-detail.jpg)
The motocross-style handlebar is mounted high above the triple clamp, and it’s here that Honda has attached a smartphone-sized digital display; no circular analogue dials on this scrambler.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CBSix50_Concept-instruments-detail-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-CBSix50_Concept-instruments-detail.jpg)
The Six50’s seat looks very slender and rises up to a very minimalist tail. The ribbed seat is red, matching the bars that guard the radiator and extends up into a similar red stripe on the fuel tank.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-68262_CBSix50_Concept-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815-honda-68262_CBSix50_Concept.jpg)
Like the CB4, the CB Six50 is just a concept with no firm plans for a production model.
Follow the rest of our 2015 EICMA Show coverage for more information on new 2016 motorcycle announcements (http://www.motorcycle.com/events/eicma-2015-milan-motorcycle-show).
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