"I want a bike for travelling...What are my options?"

People like to use different bikes for different reasons. Whether it be for speed, comfort, racing, cruising and so on... In this blog, we're going to talk about bikes for travelling.

In this category you have two options. You can go for a tourer or a sport tourer. Here we have given a fine example of both bikes, both available at Phoenix Honda Grangemouth.

» honda vfr800 - sport tourer...

The new VRF800F is the latest incarnation of THE Honda VFR, the bike that started it all and still has a legion of fans in the UK. So what’s new – well the VFR800F’s V4-VTEC engine has received significant development, boosting low and mid-range power. 

A single exhaust replaces the original dual under-seat design, there’s a brand new single-sided swing arm, radial mounted four-piston front brake callipers and redesigned wheels. As a result the bike is a whole 10Kg lighter than its predecessor. We have also fitted our Traction Control System, ABS, self cancelling indicators, front and rear LED lights, 5 stage heated grips and a new dashboard that houses a digital speedometer, gear position indicator, fuel consumption and clock!

Highly evolved from a sports bike heritage, the VFR800 is possibly the most refined balance of explosive sports tourer performance, superb comfort and agile manoeuvrability on European roads today. Its powered by a screaming fuel-injected engine whose 2-stage valve actuation system rewards every riding style with gratifying rushes of strong, accessible power. This considerable power is harnessed in a light-handling, receptive twin-spar aluminium frame while Combined-ABS provides extra confidence on any road. 

The low, contoured seat provides an easy reach to the ground and long-term touring comfort for rider and passenger. The VFR800 represents blistering power, presented in a well-rounded and accessible package which has been winning fans for over two decades. This is a motorcycle that will enrich your life and broaden your horizons.

From: John McLain, Phoenix Honda Grangemouth
(t): 0844 324 0840
(e): john.mclain@phoenixcar.co.uk

» honda gl1800 gold wing deluxe - tourer...

The Gold Wings unique fuel-injected flat-six engine delivers tireless performance together with incredible smoothness and minimal noise. Just as the engine enjoys a legendary reputation for reliability, so the rest of the machine is finished to the very highest standards, with outstanding build quality and paint finish. 

Meanwhile, the wind-deflecting fairing, huge carrying capacity and user-friendly features such as antilock brakes and the new, improved audio system are clear evidence of the effort and passion behind the latest evolution of this most advanced and full-featured touring motorcycle. 

The Gold Wing’s five-speed gearbox comes complete with overdrive and shaft final drive. The result is smooth power with low cruising revs, more comfort and less fuel use. The Gold Wing lets you cruise the world in style, but also in safety. Honda’s Combined Anti-lock Braking System (C-ABS) means safe handling and braking, even when fully loaded. And with Honda’s airbag system - the first on a production motorcycle, the level of protection is as impressive as the bike.


The front fairing has been designed to improve protection against wind and weather and is supported by heated handlebar grips, seats and a foot warming system. The 6-speaker 80W SRS surround system plays MP3, WMA and AAC music files and can connect to an iPod*, iPhone* or USB stick. 

The next generation Honda navigation system* has a colour screen which shows lane assist and junction view and it even works in areas with poor signal. And with over 150 litres of secure luggage capacity, large panniers, fairing pockets and top box, you can take everything you need no matter how far you’re travelling.

From: John McLain, Phoenix Honda Grangemouth
(t): 0844 324 0840
(e): john.mclain@phoenixcar.co.uk

If you have any questions about the models we've mentioned above, or any others please feel free to get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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Phoenix Motorcycles support the Forget Me Not Foundation

As we've mentioned many times before, at Phoenix we take pride in giving back to deserving charities, and this weekend we were honoured to be supporting the Forget Me Not Foundation.

On Saturday 15th February, the Forget Me Not Foundation held a fundraiser at The Radisson Hotel in Glasgow's city centre. From the get go you could tell that we were in for a fantastic evening. 

Throughout the night there were various fundraising events within the event itself, with the total figure reaching a whopping £60,000 and Phoenix were proud to contribute to this. 

Instead of donating money to the Forget Me Not Foundation, we decided to donate a Vision 50 Repsol Scooter as an auction prize, which ended up selling for £2,200.

The lucky winners: Mr. & Mrs. Ferguson

We were delighted with how popular the scooter was, but more importantly, both the Forget Me Not Foundation and the winners were delighted with their prize too. 

Overall this was a fantastic night not to be forgotten, we were more than happy to help and absolutely honoured to be a part of it.

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NEW Honda Fireblade now at Phoenix Grangemouth.

For 21 years Honda has pursued a concept of 'Total Control' with the Fireblade, after rewriting the rulebook in 1992 with the original CBR900RR. Over the last decade the CBR1000RR has developed into perhaps the most balanced Super Sport machine available, combining exceptional performance and handling with a satisfying ability to extract the very best from every rider. Victories in the World Super Bike (WSB) championship and all-conquering success at the Isle of Man TT, with average lap speeds of 130mph plus over 37.73 miles of real roads racing, is testament to the CBR1000RR's innate capacity.

The open-class CBR has built a loyal army of fans around the world over two decades. And in response to demand from a hard-core of performance enthusiasts Honda - for the very first time - in 2014 is producing the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP. A track-focused, yet fully road legal, version of the bike that not only looks special - it is special.

A track-focused CBR1000RR Fireblade featuring Ohlins front and rear suspension, Brembo mono block front brake calipers, single seat unit and special Tricolour paint and sharing the CBR1000RR's uprated cylinder head and power boost, plus factory-matched engine internals. The chassis wears circuit-ready front and rear Ohlins suspension plus Brembo four-piston mono block calipers, with frame revisions and new top and bottom yokes to suit. 

Honda's electronic Combined Anti-lock Brake System is an option, with software remapped appropriately. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres are the finishing touch. The 999.8cc inline four-cylinder engine gets the same updated cylinder head as the standard 2014 CBR1000RR Fireblade, with improved inlet/exhaust gas flow and combustion efficiency, and the extra 2kW peak power boost. However it features factory-matched pistons and con-rods, to ensure optimum internal balance. 

As a track-focused machine there's no provision for a pillion and a sleek single seat unit saves weight. Further marking the SP version out from standard is its own unique Tricolour paint - white and two-tone blue, with a central red stripe and trademark Honda gold wheels.

The CBR1000RR SP uses a new 'wave' design ignition key; it offers improved security and its compact size greatly reduces the chance of breakage. Also new is the fuel tank cap - it uses an improved breather design for better venting. 

Instrumentation is a multi-function LCD with a cockpit display dominated by the digital bar-type linear tachometer that scrolls left to right as engine speed increases. Beneath this are the main numerical readouts: gear position, coolant temperature, speedometer, clock/lap time, trip/fuel efficiency/fuel consumption and odometer/numerical tachometer. At the bottom of the display are lights for headlight high beam, neutral and indicators.

Pricing
All motorcycles and scooters are protected by 'state of the art' identification technologies as part of the Master Security scheme.

ABS: £15,59*

Standard: £14,999

* Includes first registration and road tax
* Includes first registration and road tax

If you would to book a test drive of the new CBR1000RR Fireblade, then please get in touch with us on 0844 324 0840. 

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