Less is more is a principle that emerges from the idea that simplicity and clarity lead to good design and a more harmonious life.
Many designers use this expression as a philosophy or inspiration to design things that are simple, yet beautiful. This expression first appeared in a poem by Robert Browning, Andrea del Sarto, in the year 1855.
“Yet do much less, so much less…Well, less is more, Lucrezia; I am judged.”
The Transalp name is one of the most iconic and long-standing names in the adventure bike hall of fame.
It was born in 1987 and was in continuous production right up until 2012 when it finally succumbed to declining sales.
Over the next 10 years, the name lay dormant, waiting and watching as the buying public’s tastes changed and the adventure bike was born again. In 2023 Honda revived the legendary name and boy, they did it justice.
I’m old enough to remember the original Honda Hornet CB600F in the late 90s’. That was a fun bike. A 600cc inline 4 engine from the CBR600, steel frame, naked bike. It was a simple recipe but great fun.
In 2023 Honda took the name of the beloved street bike from the 90s and put it on a brand new machine. The Honda Hornet CB750 was reborn.
The keyboard warriors went a bit mad, saying it wasn't a real Hornet, you know how it goes, but I’ve ridden it and can say it wears the name well.
Norton Motorcycles is one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in history. Founded in 1898 as a manufacturer of fittings and parts for the two-wheel trade, In 1902 James Lansdowne designed and built the first Norton motorcycle; the Energette, powered by a 143cc, single-cylinder Clement engine.
