The full-scale 400cc cruiser Steed 400 was introduced by Honda in 1988, with a specially designed liquid-cooled V-twin engine, a large body that was not inferior to the large displacement, and a variety of models that could be called manufacturer's customs, such as the springer model VLS and the dish wheel VSE. It continued to be produced until the 2001 model year, while continuing to develop variations that stood out for their presence.
In this situation, there was a model that used the engine of the masterpiece model Steed 400 and made it into an on-road sport model. That model was the VRX400 Roadster that was released in 1995. Unfortunately, it didn't have the same longevity as the Steed, and was only produced for about 5 years.
Road Sport Renaissance?
VRX400 Roadster was released in 1995. The engine based on the Steed 400 was mounted on the road sport frame. It is a mature model that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from city riding to touring, and can be used for a long time. The word "Renaissance" refers to the classical restoration movement of medieval Italy. If we apply it to motorcycles, we can say, "The old motorcycles were good!" to a new motorcycle, what would you think? This is a challenging catchphrase. This copy was not performance-oriented, but dared to follow a classic image, seeking a " seasonable motorcycle".
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