“A new legend is born.” The slogan you chose Honda to launch the new Tornado XR300L It lives up to what this model means for the world of motorcycles in Argentina. The context too: the presentation was in Cabalango, a mountain town in the department of Punilla, near Carlos Paz. A place surrounded by trails, slopes, rivers and rocks, where the XR shows off its best all-terrain qualities.
The new Tornado is the evolution of the XR250an iconic motorcycle in our country, with more than 20 years of history and total leader in the ON/OFF (On road/Off road) segment between 200 and 400 cc.
The highlight of this new generation of the motorcycle are the innovations in safety, technology and motorization. But maintaining everything that made the model legendary in our country: the quality and robustness that makes the XR250 one of the few motorcycles that one can find in Ushuaia, La Quiaca or the streets of Buenos Aires. Since it was marketed in the country, 110,000 units.
This new XR300L was not only developed exclusively for the roads of our country, but it is also manufactured at the Honda Motor plant in Argentina in Campana.
Evolution of an iconic model
With a 293.5 cc engine it develops a power of 24.3 horses y 26,5 Nm of torque. Practically 20% more than the previous version.
One of the most notable innovations in terms of motorization is the incorporation of electronic injection that, like Clarion was able to verify, it transmits in a serene and precise way what one asks of the motorcycle when the accelerator is opened. On the other hand, another of the great benefits of injection is the reduction in fuel consumption and maintenance.
The fuel tank also increases its capacity. Goes from 11.5 liters to 13.8achieving greater autonomy. In this aspect, an activated carbon filter in the engine also stands out to prevent gas emissions and make consumption more efficient.
In terms of safety, the most important thing comes from the brakes, one of the aspects that the XR250 needed to update. The new Tornado now has discs on both wheels and, in addition, dual-channel ABS. Equipment at the level of a powerful motorcycle and in line with the brand’s commitment to reduce fatal motorcycle accidents to 0 by 2050.
The gasoline tank expanded its capacity to 13.8 liters.The lighting is full LEDthe motorcycle is visible during the day and illuminates well at night.
The design is one of the points where Honda wanted to keep the XR legacy alive, listening to the voice of the customer. He made it more modern but without leaving aside the arrow-shaped line that so characterizes the model. It also maintained the same fork, always highly rated by users.
At first glance, the bike looks robust, like the previous one. But the chassis was also improved. With a design derived from the CRF 250F (an enduro motorcycle), the skeleton of this motorcycle is a semi-double cradle type, which provides lightness and structural robustness, enhancing the adventurous DNA of the Tornado.
One of the strong points of the new XR300L is ABS technology.This, accompanied by the suspension and aluminum wheels, achieve excellent maneuverability and comfort on any type of terrain.
The dashboard is digital, provides detailed information about the status of the motorcycle and is easy to read. The data shown are: left or right turn, ABS indicator, high beam, neutral, engine failure warning light, fuel sensor, gear engaged, tachometer, speedometer, cold start, average consumption, real-time consumption , clock and odometer with the possibility of setting two partial kilometers in addition to the total.
The Tornado XR300L comes in three colors: red, white and dark gray. The suggested launch price is $8,882,000 and will be maintained throughout November. Honda offers a three-year warranty.
Digital board with multiple easy-to-read information.As said, this motorcycle is manufactured at the Honda Motor plant in Argentina in Campana, where they are currently manufactured. nine models of the brand at a rate of one unit every 67 seconds, more than 500 per day. The plant exports motorcycles and parts to 14 countries. Thanks to technological advancement and obtaining certification Euro 3 of the Tornado, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile were added as new destinations.
The new Tornado is already traveling and opening paths in our lands. The public and time will be responsible for turning it into a legend or not. The conditions are given.
