Honda (UK) Motorcycles NEWS RELEASE
For release: Thursday 1 October 2009
Just One Week Remaining Until Honda’s Hotly Anticipated
New V4 Powered Machine Is Revealed
The wait is almost over for the much anticipated reveal of Honda’s all-new and hotly anticipated V4-powered machine – the VFR1200F – with motorcyclists the world over having just one more week to wait, but also, having to opportunity to enter a competition to win a coveted place on the exclusive VFR1200F media test ride event. Whilst there have been a number of unofficial images, technical specifications and speculation surrounding this machine, at 11.00am (UK time) on Thursday 8 October, Honda will be pleased to release all official photography, films, animations, 360 degree views of each of the three colour options, downloads and technical specifications online, in the VFR1200F’s dedicated area within www.feelv4.com. During the last few months a series of short videos have been released on www.feelv4.com, building the story behind the concept, design and engineering of the VFR1200F, to include insightful background and some rare interviews with senior Honda personnel including:Teofilo Plaza – Design Project LeaderTetsuo Suzuki – Managing Officer, R&D Honda Co. LtdTsutomu Ishii – Senior Manager (Engine), Honda Co. LtdYosuke Hasegawa – Chief Engineer and Large Project Leader (LPL) for the new V4, Honda Co. LtdDave Hancock – Senior ‘Genteki’ (Japanese word for motorcycle development test rider) Commenting on the introduction of the VFR1200F into to UK market, General Manager of Honda (UK) Motorcycles, Steve Martindale, said, “There’s been so much speculation and anticipation surrounding Honda’s new V4 powered machine and we’re very pleased that the wait is nearly over for this truly superb new bike, which will be revealed next week, and then be available early next year. Although there has been much talk of this bike being a replacement for some Honda models, we don’t see the VRF1200F as a replacement for any bike and it doesn’t do this incredible new machine justice to view it in that way. It’s a totally new breed of machine in terms of performance, engineering and style, we’re confident motorcyclists who enjoy bikes with incredible looks, a sportier ride, larger-capacity and great touring capability will not be disappointed.” There is also the chance to win a place on the official exclusive media test ride event in November 2009 in Southern Spain, where a lucky winner will be one of the first people in the world to ride the new VFR1200F. To enter this once in a lifetime competition, go to www.feelv4.com and enter your details on the online form up to 16 October 2009. Terms and conditions apply. For further information about Honda’s all-new VFR1200F and to be amongst the first in the world to see the reveal of a new era in motorcycling, visit www.feelv4.com at 11.00am on Thursday 8 October 2009.
