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HONDA - Honda's "Dream Wings"

The Honda motorcycle booth is located on the left side of the North Hall as you enter from North Gate 1. The theme is "Dream Wings." At the front are the racing models: the "RC211V" that was ridden by Valentino Rossi to dominating victory in MotoGP Championship 2003, and the "VTR1000SPW" of Honda Racing that recorded its seventh straight win in the Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance Race. These displays emphasize Honda's motor sports orientation and beckon visitors further inside the booth. Once there, they are greeted by the "GRIFFON," a prototype that combines avant-garde styling with advanced technology. Honda calls this concept model a "sports commuter," and it points the way towards a new category of motorcycles for the future. In addition to a 750 cc horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, the bike has a linked front/rear wheel ABS and a vehicle proximity warning system for improved safety. Honda includes several models scheduled for launch in its exhibit: the "Shadow <750>" with its low-and-long styling, the "CBR1000RR" that uses much of the same technology as the RC211V championship machine, and the newly-developed "CB400 Super Four Hyper VTEC Spec III." One of the highlights among the reference exhibits is the "Dio Z4 FI," which uses the world's first fuel injection system for a 50 cc 4-stroke engine. The "GRIFFON" is part of Honda's main exhibit.

YAMAHA - Yamaha Goes "Artistic"

Yamaha's booth uses walls to divide up its aquarium-like displays. Its theme is "The Art of Engineering," and its exhibit looks at both the present and future states of "the art." It is within this striking setting that Yamaha unveils 6 Japan premiere models, treating them almost as if they were "objects." Inside the "fish tank" are models like the "mabrice" hybrid scooter that features in-hub motors on the front wheels. Other unique "works" on display include fanciful models that suggest new lifestyles. Dominating the center of the booth is the flagship, export-spec "YZF-R1," a beautiful, exciting sports machine that shows its Moto-GP design roots. Yamaha's "YZF-R1" inspires the excitement of riding.

SUZUKI - Suzuki Gives "Power to the Future"

The left front of the Suzuki booth features racers and motocross bikes, among them the "GSX-R1000." On the right side is the popular "Choinori" series of compact commuters. Overall, the layout is open and spacious. Women and children are particularly captivated by the newly-added "Choinori SS" reference model. The most striking exhibit is the "G-Strider" concept model that embodies Suzuki's theme of "Power to the Future." Its low styling provides a more relaxed riding posture and greater riding comfort. Suzuki's proprietary electronically controlled CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) makes this the ultimate in 900 cc automatic motorcycle riding. The "GSX-R750" (left) and "G-Strider" (right) reference models from Suzuki.

KAWASAKI - Kawasaki Emphasizes High-Performance Models

The Kawasaki booth is decked out in the same lime green coloring that has become familiar from the circuit and field. The front turntable displays the "VN2000" mega-cruiser with a cutaway engine that helps to underscore the basic "Kawasaki-ism." On the central turntable is the "ZZR-X" concept model that allows the rider to select positions and functionality according to riding conditions. This is a multipurpose model designed to provide the ideal riding experience for high-speed tourers. Kawasaki's "ZZR-X" combines sportiness with high-speed cruising.