Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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What's in a name Honda has a worldwide reputation that can be summed up in ev-e one word: Qualit.~ W earned t.hat reputation by understanding our customers' needs, and creating products which meet. and surpass those needs. Indeed, our expectations for our products are as high as those of even our most demanding customers. Consequently, Honda products the world over- wherever they are made- share the same renowned Honda quality And, we're proud to sa); they rank as the most. innovative, technically advanced products of t heir kind. Beyond manu facturing. we are committed t.o honoring our obligations to society by being a contributing member, both economically and socially, w herever we do business. Winners ride responsibly. Don't take chances. Prof essional motorcyclists ride to win. And they know they can't win if they don't finish.The pros also know how responsible riding practices and the proper safety equipment help them fin ish by minimizing risks. They ride accordingly and so should you. Use the proper equip ment Pros always use quality helmets, cyc protection and protective clothing,just as all motorcyclists and their passengers should, And the pros realize no one should ever operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Another part of using your equipment properly is knowing your equipment.Thats why you should read your owners manual thoroughly And please remember that the Z 50I ~' XRs" and CR s~ are designed for off-mad operator use only, and the GB500 is designed for on-mad operator use. The Z50Ris recommended for operators 7 years and older. And, of course, CRs are designed for use only in organized, closed-course racing events. Make every ride an educa tion. PIUSknow every safe rider is a winner, and that no rider is ever too good. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation knows that too, and they offer classes to help you improve your skills. For more information, call them at 1-800-447-4700, or see your local Hondadealer. Be a responsible rider. Pros know motorcyclists have special responsibilities Pros always obey thc laws and regulations gov erning their riding areas, and you should too.They use common sense and respect the rights of others. That's why they don't modify their motorcycles' exhaust systems. They never use the street as a racetrack, and they know every rider must have a properlicense when riding on public mads. Respect the environment When riding 01'1'mad, pros minimize their impact. on the environment hy staying on established trails in approved areas, keeping their riding areas clean, and not modifying their silencers or spark arrestors.And. of course. they always obtain writ.ten perm ission bcfore riding on private land. HONDA. Come ride with us. SIM ri'" i" lISa nd ava ilah ilit y subj.-('I tu !'h,IlIll:t' Illilhuul nut k ... (' ;llir"rn ia \'I'r.iull ma~' di n..r slil:htl)" due tll l"mb...iur h MjUilllllt' nllln 'l'l lIl . sln 'I'! m" tIJfI")'I'I.·s. Ih ·ar view mir rurs a n ' ~ t;ll ll lllnJ " ' Iuipmt'nl un '11111'1 '!;. ..l r,·t' l ll1 l1lun '~'d t'" I' R.. a re ..u ld "AS IS" wil hun l warranl): 1I tSt" yuur UUllll tlt'aJ..r for comptete rJ"l.ail ~ , I'a!"in t· ('''a st ;" ' a Tran ....lp:· (jIlM W i n~ ,; Shad« ...... '" ll a....- k~··l' ru - ,\rll1 :·I 'It :· XII:· KF\'C.... z.,me HRC," IIPP" and .o\ ,\( .... lUt' H"ntllllr:III" ma r k" S i ka ~ i l ' is ;t rt·)(i, lI·r..t1l r:u l,·ma rk nf \13 hlt' (;,··wllw h;art. Shu" :! is :! · T '· 1r;1t1 ,lrk uf Shu....-a \H~. lilt'. "0 m~x AlIIt'ri"iul lIuml,l .\ IOllur I'" ., 1111". I l l , X,'1 j l' ri llh·tt ill I'.S.:\ "II1 rn l:-