We like to think we’re all-arounders here at MC, in that we like two-wheeled transport in every shape and size, and to do that it pays to stay abreast of the latest and greatest. For a quick refresher on the state of the dual-sport art we swung a leg over the 2016 model of KTM’s 350 EXC-F and wandered off into the Sierra Nevada Mountains just south of Yosemite National Park. Juicy EXC country, if you know where to look.Design & Features:
The styling of the new Honda Shine SP isn’t radically different from the standard motorcycle as the basic silhouette for both the bikes is same. But look closely and the design differentiation slowly sinks in. The trapezoidal headlamp is more raked out and aggressive, quite akin to what we’ve already seen on the Honda Livo, while the windscreen is larger too. The fuel tank gets mild contours on it while the new graphics make them look more appealing. The centre panel gets a dual-tone finish which does a good job in balancing out the overall design of the bike. The tail section remains a simple affair with a conventional tail lamp unit below which sit the clear lens indicators. The grab handle has been coated in a soft-touch PVC material which makes it more comfortable to hold but reliability remains questionable.
