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FOCUS PSB Metric bikes www.PowersportsBusiness.com Powersports Business • October 5, 2015 • 23 CB300F has a deserved reputation as being fun, affordable and beginner-friendly, and for 2016 it's available in a striking new Black color. This naked sport bike has the same liquid-cooled, 286cc counterbalanced single- cylinder engine as its CBR300R counter- part, but with a more upright riding position. Though extremely popular among customers who are new to motorcycling, the CB300F still packs a punch that even an experienced rider can appreciate. Because it is highly fuel efficient, with fuel economy estimate of 71 miles per gallon, customers should plan to spend more time on the road and less time at the pump. Color: Black Price: TBD Availability: December 2015 GOLD WING Few motorcycles evoke the open road like Honda's legendary Gold Wing, which, after more than 40 years of production, remains the standard for luxury touring, ready to carry customers on their next adventure. For 2016, motorcycle travelers can count on the reliable 1,832cc, horizontally opposed, six-cylinder engine and renowned Honda ergonomics, all of which have combined to give the Gold Wing its reputation as an unsurpassed two-up touring bike. To suit the requirements of any touring enthusiast, the Gold Wing will continue to be offered in four different build options (includ- ing the world's first production-motorcycle air- bag system), and for 2016, it's available in three beautiful color options, two of which are new. Colors Gold Wing: Grey Metallic/Black, Matte Altair Silver, Candy Red; Gold Wing Air- bag: Grey Metallic/Black Prices: Starting from $23,999 Availability: November 2015 GOLD WING F6B Based on the Gold Wing but in a leaner, lighter package, Honda's Gold Wing F6B and F6B Deluxe return for 2016. A powerful 1,832cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed six- cylinder engine provides incredible cruising power, while integrated luggage, adjustable suspension, cruise control and premium sur- round sound ensure comfort and convenience. The Gold Wing F6B Deluxe builds upon the standard model with a centerstand, passen- ger backrest, heated grips and self-cancelling turn signals, and in addition to the Matte Silver color of the standard version, the Deluxe is also offered in a new Matte Pearl White color. Colors: Gold Wing F6B — Matte Silver; Gold Wing F6B Deluxe — Matte Silver, Matte Pearl White Prices: Gold Wing F6B — $20,499; Gold Wing F6B Deluxe — $21,499 Availability: Decembezr 2015 FURY One of the boldest, most eye-catching cruisers on the market, the long, lean Fury gets even more aggressive for 2016, with the removal of the passenger seat and foot pegs enhanc- ing what was already a custom look. With The CRF1000L Africa Twin is built for a variety of uses. its stretched-out wheelbase and rumbling 1,312cc, 52-degree V-twin engine, the Fury certainly turns heads wherever it goes, but it also offers practical elements like programmed fuel injection, shaft final drive, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes and Honda's famous fin- ish and reliability. Colors: Ultra Blue Metallic, Matte Silver Prices: Fury — $9,999 Fury ABS — $10,999 Availability: November 2015 The following models return unchanged for 2016: Stateline Shadow Line Rebel XR 650L PSB The Honda F6B returns to the 2016 lineup.