More From Hondahouse

As noted from what is now yesterday's visit, had a great time at Hondahouse on Hull Street Road in Richmond, Va. My second visit there since coming to Richmond, and have been impressed with the dealer. It is a low pressure sort of place, and has a nice selection of bikes. As I noted worked today; at work some of these photos which I had posted on my Facebook site got some real positive comments. Lots of people like sportbikes, and to be honest I am among them. My early motorcycling days were riding two cycles such as Yamaha RD-350's and Kawasaki triples; going quick and fast was fun. I have ridden for a number of years, including modern sport bikes. They are truly remarkable machines.
The bike at left is a Honda CBR 600. In the world of sport bikes, 600's are among the best sellers due to a nice combination of price and performance. The fact that they give as well great fuel mileage and good control are pluses as well! Honda makes a great 600 which is based on a long history (the first in the line is dated back to 1987 when the 1987 Hurricane 600 came out (selling for $3698 back then). Since then the CBR 600 has sold some 200,000+ in the US and roughly double that world wide. I rode a friend's bike a few years ago, and was amazed at the ride on it. Compared to a cruiser, and even to my old two-cycle past, it was a remarkable ride.
The white bike below is a CBR1000. Heavier and more powerful than the 600, it is not a bike to be taken lightly. Featuring power just this side of a jet aircraft leaving a catapult, the CBR1000 is one amazingly quick and fast motorcycle that is not something a beginner should hop on as a "first bike." However, for an experienced rider, it can open up a whole new world of motorcycle excitement. Honda is known for doing some remarkable things with the motorcycles it designs, and the CBR1000 is one of the most amazing examples. Again, got to ride one of those not too long ago, and came away totally impressed.
Due to work, missed the Daytona 200 (ran Friday night in Daytona, Florida..again a night race). I like seeing these bikes raced on Speed Channel (hoping before I leave Richmond in a few years to go to the motorcycle races at VIR) and think they are an important part of motorcycling's past, present and future. For it is my belief that it is not WHAT you ride, it is THAT you ride that makes a motorcyclist. Always remember whatever your favorite bike that we are all in this together. Beyond type, all are remarkable and fun machines!