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Interesting Media Snippets regarding the Honda Superblackbird

Over the years there have been some fantastic things both written about the Blackbird and produced in video - this page has been designed to give us the opportunity to view some of those memories

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The original Honda Blackbird video

Original Honda Blackbird Video


Tim Skilton is obviously a man who knows what he likes - an excellent write up regarding the Superblackbird - Ride magazine October 2004
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October 04
The Honda Superblackbird did very well indeed, without Rides Rider Power survey it would be very difficult indeed for us the owners/enthusiasts to spread the word as well as Ride do
Rider Power Result for the Superblackbird 2004 (623K)

November 2004
Blackbird holds its own during a MCN rideout
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March 2005 - Ride magazine road test "Help me find a fast and comfy bike" putting the Blackbird up against Kawasakis ZZ-R1200 and Aprilias Futura - there could be only one outcome! Surely? Lucky rider Ray puts 'em to the test
Road Test
Rays Opinion
Rays Verdict

March 2005 - MCN release proposed new Honda engine details - will this be installed in the "All New" Bird when it arrives? That's what they're tipping......
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February 2005 - Blackbird makes it into top 50 Greatest Bikes ever
Read Me

October 2006 - Ride magazine look at the V & M Blackbird
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

How to build a Blackbird

October/November 2006 - IXXRA got onto the Honda site - twice!

Honda UK 1

Honda UK 2


Oh and a mention on a US site also:

Honda News

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