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Honda, peers to ride 20 motorcycles off into the sunset this year

Japan's big 4 retire some bestsellers in response to tougher emission standards

Honda will end production of the CB400 Super Four motorcycle. (Photo courtesy of Honda Motor)

TOKYO -- Honda Motor and three Japanese rivals plan to discontinue about 20 motorcycle models by the end of this year, Nikkei has learned, in response to tougher emissions standards to be implemented in Japan in the fall.

The retired motorbikes represent 10% of the roughly 190 models available from Honda, Yamaha Motor, Suzuki Motor and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

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