Tokyo Motor Show 2017: Honda NSC 'Neo Sports Cafe' concept unveiled

Honda has taken the wraps off the Neo Sports Cafe concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.

As the name suggests, the Honda NSC is a neo-retro motorcycle, with components like TFT instrument console and LED lamps adding a modern touch. The sleek body, minimalistic rear, sculpted fuel tank and Y-spoke alloy wheels give it a sporty appeal. The single-sided swingarm further enhances that oomph factor.

At the heart of the Honda NSC is a liquid-cooled inline-engine, though the company had withheld specifications about the engine. It rides on 17-inch wheels with inverted front forks and a rear monoshock.

Although Honda hadn't confirmed this, the NSC concept is expected to spawn the next-generation CB1000R. As such, we can expect the cycle parts and powertrain to be similar to the new Fireblade. However, it might be a year before we see a production version of the motorcycle.