It was the dual purpose touring model that had been a long time seller in European countries for its high practicality. It adopted an air induction system this year to make it meet the Euro 2 emission standards.
Its body mounted an aluminum truss frame that had an oval cross section. It was as slim and light as a 400cc model. It mounted a newly developed water-cooled 90-degrees V twin engine. It drove in a swift and sporty manner.
It was an adventure bike based on XR600. It featured a unique fork cover that was integrated with the front fender. Its dry weight was 152kg, and was made light.
It was a touring sports bike that focused on off-road ride. It mounted an air-cooled OHC single engine with RFVC head on its pipe frame that used square pipes at important places. Made by Honda Motor Espana.
This model was brought to the market to respond to the increasing craze for motard bikes. It mounted the DOMINATOR type air-cooled 650cc engine, and an inverted front fork. Made by Montesa Honda of Spain.
It was the succeeding model of the CB500F, which had the reputation for a cruiser motorcycle geared to Japanese riders. Though it was for touring ride, its light body was also known for its dynamic move.
It was a cruiser model based on CB650 that adopted a stepped seat, a 4-pipe exhaust, and a pull-back handle. No change was made to its power specification.
It traveled like a liter-class sports cruiser bike. Since it had adopted an electronic control CVT (first model of this class to adopt one), the driver could select power mode. Manual operation was also possible. Its higher grade model, LX, mounted an electric retractable mirror and an ABS.
Like 1000, this 400 of the Project BIG-1featured a glamorous body line. It had a CB-1 based engine that had stamped fins. It had enhanced its common-use range characteristics.
YAMAHA had converted the engine of the XT500 in a road sports style and brought the first Japanese single sports model, SR, to the market. This is the 400cc version of the SR. Though the simple design is the same as that of 500, the initial 400 featured additional specifications like the tail cowl without a grab bar.