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| | Introduction | | | Honda's sleek and stylish Deauville debuted in 1998 as a new concept in mid-sized motorcycles designed to offer both versatile commuting ease and convenience, and the confident ability to quickly set out on a few enjoyable days of light touring. Featuring a compact half-fairing integrating a set of medium-capacity panniers into its sleek, aerodynamic form, the Deauville won an immediate and growing following for its modern looks, the ample power and performance of its slim, liquid-cooled V-twin engine, and its easy compatibility with busy urban lifestyles. Its satisfying two-up touring capability has also been an added plus, and a welcome attraction to many riders who enjoy extending their riding over days at a time, or bringing a spouse or friend along to share in the fun.
In 2002, the Deauville saw its built-in carrying capacity increased in size and volume to enhance both its convenience as a daily commuter and its range as a tourer with nearly a 30% increase in carrying space. The same year, the Deauville also received a new version of Honda's excellent Combined Brake System, providing an extra measure of assured control whenever the rear brake pedal is used, while maintaining strong, conventional front brake lever operation.
Since then, the Deauville has continued to provide its riders with a deeply satisfying mix of performance, comfort, convenience and style, all at an easily affordable, value-packed price that makes it a highly attractive all-round alternative to a car or public transport for daily commutes to work and back.
Now, four years after its most recent update, the Deauville's development team again set out to build on this popular motorcycle's proven strengths with a list of desired refinements gleaned from feedback from riders received over the years. These refinements included such basic improvements as expanded carrying capacity and stronger performance as important fundamental steps toward achieving a further evolution of the Deauville's proven Multi-Use' concept. |
| | back to top | | Colouring Concept | | | The new 2006 Deauville will be made available in five attractive colour variations that exude a high sense of quality and prestige in this elegantly styled machine's every reflected hue. Leading the group is a soft light brown colour with metallic highlights that complements the engine's grey tone to exude a look of subtle sophistication. A pastel-like greenish metallic blue follows, accentuating the Deauville's look of fine quality and luxurious finish. The multi-coloured reflections seen in its pearlescent black variation project an image of stars in a night sky, while an elegantly composed dark metallic grey calms the senses while on the move. Finally, a bright white will also be offered as a special variation that will appeal to fleet users and riding professionals, providing a neutral base for applying identifying markings.
Dusk Beige Metallic
Petrol Blue Metallic
Pearl Concours Black
Anchor Grey Metallic
Shasta White |
| | | | | | Technical Specifications | | | | Engine | | | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° V-twin | | Displacement | 680cm 3 | | Bore x Stroke | 81 x 66mm | | Compression Ratio | 10 :1 | | Max Power Output | 48.3kW/8,000min -1 (95/1/EC) | | Max Torque | 66.2Nm/6,500min -1 (95/1/EC) | | Idling Speed | 1,200min -1 | | Oil Capacity | 3.2 litres | | | | Fuel System | | | Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | | Throttle Bore | 40mm | | Aircleaner | Dry, cartridge-type paper filter | | Fuel Tank Capacity | 19.7 litres (including 3.5-litre reserve) | | | | Electrical System | | | Ignition System | Digital transistorised with electronic advance | | Ignition Timing | 10° BTDC (idle) ~ 45° BTDC (8,900min-1) | | Sparkplug Type | DPR8EA-9 (NGK); X24EPR-U9 (ND) | | Starter | Electric | | Battery Capacity | 12V/14AH | | ACG Output | 452W | | Headlight | 12V 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 1 (high) | | | | Drivetrain | | | Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | | Clutch Operation | Mechanical; cable-actuated | | Transmission Type | 5-speed | | Primary Reduction | 1.763 (67/38) | | Gear Ratios | 1 | 2.571 (36/14) | | 2 | 1.688 (27/16) | | 3 | 1.300 (26/20) | | 4 | 1.074 (29/27) | | 5 | 0.923 (24/26) | | Final Reduction | 3.091 (34/11) | | Final Drive | Enclosed shaft | | | | Frame | | | Type | Diamond; steel twin-spar | | | | Chassis | | | Dimensions | (LxWxH) | 2,218 x 810 x 1,320 mm (raised windscreen: 1,491mm) | | Wheelbase | 1,476 mm | | Caster Angle | 28° 50' | | Trail | 115mm | | Turning Radius | 3.1m | | Seat Height | 805mm | | Ground Clearance | 156mm | | Dry Weight | 236kg (*239kg) | | Kerb Weight | 257kg (F: 113kg; R: 144kg) *259kg (F: 114kg; R: 145kg) | | Max. Carrying Capacity | 197kg | | Loaded Weight | 407kg (F: 145kg; R: 262kg) *410kg (F: 146kg; R: 264kg) | | | | Suspension | | | Type | Front | 41mm telescopic fork, 115mm axle travel | | Rear | Single damper with adjustable preload, 122.5mm axle travel | | | | Wheels | | | Type | Front | S-section triple-spoke cast aluminium | | Rear | S-section triple-spoke cast aluminium | | Rim Size | Front | 17 x MT3.5 | | Rear | 17 x MT4.5 | | Tyre Size | Front | 120/70ZR17(58W) | | Rear | 150/70ZR17(69W) | | Tyre Pressure | Front | 250kPa | | Rear | 290kPa | | | | Brakes | | | Type | Front | 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads | | Rear | 276 x 6mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper and sintered metal pads | | * ABS version All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice. |
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