2027 Hondas?

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5/25/2026 11:37am
johnk408 wrote:

Embargo until end of the month I think.

ML512 wrote:

Correct.

mxaniac wrote:
How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the...

How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the media?

It means the media and many teams likely know the details or possibly have even ridden the bike, but they are under embargo until the launch date Honda has set.  That day, at a certain time, the media can post articles, videos, reviews etc.  This allows the media to prepare articles and videos and it assists with the launch overall.  

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johnk408 wrote:

Embargo until end of the month I think.

ML512 wrote:

Correct.

mxaniac wrote:
How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the...

How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the media?

I already know a lot, but I signed NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) about the information I was given, and I was also in Japan for something pertaining to this. But per the NDA, I can't disclose those details until a certain date and time. In this case, that'll be sometime this week.

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ML512 wrote:

Correct.

mxaniac wrote:
How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the...

How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the media?

It means the media and many teams likely know the details or possibly have even ridden the bike, but they are under embargo until the launch...

It means the media and many teams likely know the details or possibly have even ridden the bike, but they are under embargo until the launch date Honda has set.  That day, at a certain time, the media can post articles, videos, reviews etc.  This allows the media to prepare articles and videos and it assists with the launch overall.  

One of the teams told me they'd already been invoiced, but had no idea what they would be getting. I thought that was odd.

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5/25/2026 11:48am
I agree they are the best looking bikes by far! I’m at 9.5 hours on mine now and they race as good as they look! Back...

I agree they are the best looking bikes by far! I’m at 9.5 hours on mine now and they race as good as they look! Back to back weekends racing Hangtown on some insanely rough tracks and I’m in love!!IMG 4314 1IMG 4312 5IMG 3943 4IMG 3942 1.jpeg?VersionId=j4Pq6jv

ohh_454 wrote:

Sick graphics!!!

Thanks they match my 96 cr125!

Thanks they match my 96 cr125!IMG 1693 6IMG 7673 6.jpeg?VersionId=jkK0XldhXWBuS9igI88rb.  4wYt

Nice bike but we need to have a little talk about side plate number angles. 

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5/25/2026 12:24pm Edited Date/Time 5/25/2026 12:42pm

Those Factory MXGP bike graphics are a hot mess. The bike looks good otherwise. 

Edit: I like the ‘Honda’, just not the mess around the number plate. I hope the ‘27 doesn’t come with a blue rear fender.

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It's massive changes to get rotating mass towards cg. I'm very curious.

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I’m dropping a lot of unpopular opinions today but I love those factory graphics 

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I’m dropping a lot of unpopular opinions today but I love those factory graphics 

I agree. I said that when they came out. Yeah, a bit crowded with petronas and monster graphics but I love the red and blue. I'm getting bored of factory bike graphics looking as stock as possible. It used to be so exciting seeing waiting for the first pro round to see the new bike graphics for the pro teams - now they're usually almost EXACTLY like the stock bikes. 

Change it up, have some creativity. 

 

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5/25/2026 1:40pm
ML512 wrote:

Correct.

mxaniac wrote:
How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the...

How does this work? Do the non factory teams already know what the new bike is? How much do the factory riders know? How about the media?

ML512 wrote:
I already know a lot, but I signed NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) about the information I was given, and I was also in Japan for something pertaining...

I already know a lot, but I signed NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) about the information I was given, and I was also in Japan for something pertaining to this. But per the NDA, I can't disclose those details until a certain date and time. In this case, that'll be sometime this week.

Ml,

Any chance of a new displacement bike?   

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5/25/2026 1:57pm
Custom 2027 Honda CRF r1

Really crappy edit of what a 2027 450R WE might look like. 

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Hoping for a silver tank, green, black trim. Original CR250” 

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5/25/2026 8:04pm

At least the shrouds don't look like leftovers from the 1980s spare parts bin.

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So, a blue rear fender and shrouds…  🤔 

 

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The relocation of the clutch and crank, and the new cylinder angle has me really intrigued. 2021+ already feel way lighter than they really are while in motion, and this may be another leap.

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5/26/2026 8:15pm Edited Date/Time 5/26/2026 8:15pm

Thursday 10ampst...

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5/27/2026 7:33am

9 lbs lighter, crazy if true

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Thursday 10ampst...

Not seeing anything on the Honda website. What were you referring to here?

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Thursday 10ampst...

Not seeing anything on the Honda website. What were you referring to here?

That’s when the embargo ends and the info will be released by the media….they are not going to give you a schedule on their website…

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5/27/2026 10:44am Edited Date/Time 5/27/2026 10:46am
GPrider wrote:

9 lbs lighter, crazy if true

I think it’s been said that a 1.5 - 1.7 gallon tank of gas weighs 9 lbs. The last time Honda cut that much weight was going from dual to single sided exhaust (6lbs).

Unless you’re talking about GPs where there are no weight limits (or any limits at all).

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Thursday 10ampst...

Not seeing anything on the Honda website. What were you referring to here?

Well, it's Wednesday, so.

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5/27/2026 11:00am Edited Date/Time 5/27/2026 11:10am

Thursday 10ampst...

Not seeing anything on the Honda website. What were you referring to here?

ML512 wrote:

Well, it's Wednesday, so.

It's Thursday the 28th in Tokyo.. Just sayin. Blah, blah, blah whatever other details...

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5/27/2026 11:11am

Not seeing anything on the Honda website. What were you referring to here?

ML512 wrote:

Well, it's Wednesday, so.

PRM31 wrote:

It's Thursday the 28th in Tokyo.. Just sayin. Blah, blah, blah whatever other details...

AM PST means something , just sayin. 

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GPrider wrote:

9 lbs lighter, crazy if true

I think it’s been said that a 1.5 - 1.7 gallon tank of gas weighs 9 lbs. The last time Honda cut that much weight was...

I think it’s been said that a 1.5 - 1.7 gallon tank of gas weighs 9 lbs. The last time Honda cut that much weight was going from dual to single sided exhaust (6lbs).

Unless you’re talking about GPs where there are no weight limits (or any limits at all).

Well it does depend on whether the 9 lbs savings is a dry or wet weight number…

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5/27/2026 11:21am
ML512 wrote:

Well, it's Wednesday, so.

PRM31 wrote:

It's Thursday the 28th in Tokyo.. Just sayin. Blah, blah, blah whatever other details...

soggy wrote:

AM PST means something , just sayin. 

If it's truly PST, it sounds like it means they won't be making the announcement until after November 1st... since they're currently under PDT until then. 😄

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5/27/2026 11:22am

Cant see them getting 9 lbs off from 250f. 

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5/27/2026 11:24am
GPrider wrote:

9 lbs lighter, crazy if true

I think it’s been said that a 1.5 - 1.7 gallon tank of gas weighs 9 lbs. The last time Honda cut that much weight was...

I think it’s been said that a 1.5 - 1.7 gallon tank of gas weighs 9 lbs. The last time Honda cut that much weight was going from dual to single sided exhaust (6lbs).

Unless you’re talking about GPs where there are no weight limits (or any limits at all).

Gas weighs approx. 6 lbs/gal (depends on specific blend) and is what I use when guesstimating fuel weight based on tank capacity.

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ML512 wrote:

Well, it's Wednesday, so.

PRM31 wrote:

It's Thursday the 28th in Tokyo.. Just sayin. Blah, blah, blah whatever other details...

soggy wrote:

AM PST means something , just sayin. 

Details, details, whatever...

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PRM31 wrote:

It's Thursday the 28th in Tokyo.. Just sayin. Blah, blah, blah whatever other details...

soggy wrote:

AM PST means something , just sayin. 

If it's truly PST, it sounds like it means they won't be making the announcement until after November 1st... since they're currently under PDT until then...

If it's truly PST, it sounds like it means they won't be making the announcement until after November 1st... since they're currently under PDT until then. 😄

Actually it will be released only in the Pitcairn Islands which are GMT -8, same as PST.

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