[Honda Update : September 08, 2009] Honda Announces New Dual Clutch Transmission for Large Sport Bikes

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1) Honda Announces New Dual Clutch Transmission for Large Sport Bikes

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2009 - Honda announced that it has developed
the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), the world's first fully automatic
motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908Dual-Clutch-Transmission/?r=m

Photo Index (12 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908Dual-Clutch-Transmission/photo/?r=m

2) Honda Announces the CV-Matic

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2009 - Honda announced that it has developed
a new automatic transmission, the CV-Matic, which can be used in
combination with Cub-style engines.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908CV-Matic/?r=m

Photo Index (18 photos):
http://world.honda.com/news/2009/2090908CV-Matic/photo/?r=m

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September 8, 2009 - Honda is conducting a questionnaire at the 50 Years
of World Championship Racing site, ending September 18, 2009 at 15:00
JST.

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1) Pedrosa and Dovizioso Third and Fourth at Misano
MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix Round 13: San Marino Grand Prix

MISANO ADRIATICO, San Marino, September 6, 2009 - Dani Pedrosa and
Andrea Dovizioso marked their announcement that they will continue with
the team next season with solid third and fourth-place results in the
San Marino Grand Prix held at Misano Adriatico, Italy.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2009/13sanmarino/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2009/13sanmarino/race/01.html?r=m

2) Rea Scoops a Win and Checa Two Podiums
World Superbike and World Supersport 2009: Round 11 Nurburgring

NURBURGRING, Germany, September 6, 2009 - Jonathan Rea took his second
win of the season after holding off new championship leader Ben Spies
in the second race of the day at the Nurburgring.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/SBK/2009/11germany/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/SBK/2009/11germany/race/01.html?r=m

3) Bou and Fujinami Dominate in Spain
FIM World Trial Championship Series 2009: Round 07 TONA

TONA, Spain, September 6, 2009 - Toni Bou took another important step
towards securing his third successive SPEA FIM Trial World Championship
when he took the win at his home Grand Prix ahead of team mate Takahisa
Fujinami.

Full Story:
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/07spain/race/?r=m

Photo Report (5 photos):
http://world.honda.com/WCT/2009/07spain/race/01.html?r=m

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