
Among Honda’s numerous EICMA new production model debuts was this striking machine, the Crossrunner. Pitched as a hybrid blend of streetfighter and adventure
tourer, according to Honda the Crossrunner provides “a precisely controlled experience, be it for short urban trips or for covering vast distances.”
the engine shift from two-valve to four-valve operation to favour either economy or performance. That’s right, it’s the faithful, long-serving and proven
powerplant also found in Honda’s VFR800 sportstourer.
monoshock. The Crossrunner is equipped with combined brakes fitted with ABS as standard, while a “floating instrument binnacle”, mounted high, has a digital
LCD speedo, a tacho, an ambient temperature gauge, a clock, a coolant temperature gauge and two trip meters.
dismounting, and added protection from the elements. The bike also features a low four-into-two-into-one exhaust system, which Honda says affords a high
level of cornering clearance while enhancing the bike’s distinctive V4 engine note.
powered V4 Crosstourer Concept model also unveiled at EICMA, the Crossrunner does appear to be at the spearhead of a push to bolster the marque’s V4-powered
range.