When I talk about going around the world in a Honda, in full disclosure I do not mean just one vehicle. Honda is a manufacturer of all sorts of vehicles, and the ultimate journey would showcase everything that Honda has to offer. This means 4 wheels, 2 wheels and no wheels!
So lets talk dream vehicles before I have to get the nitty-gritty of it all and be practical.... Honda S2000, Honda XR 650L, Honda NSX, Honda CBR1000RR.
Okay, dream time over, let's get talk realistic choices.
The cars with the most common Honda parts and engines will end up being the Civic line, that's almost a given. The 4WD setup of some of the later Civic's would be very beneficial in many circumstances; however, more moving parts means more that can go wrong. The FF (Front engine, Front wheel-drive) setup of the some of the shorter wheelbase variations would make for a simple drive train and far more simple repairs and modifications when needed. The FF setup maintains the benefits of the engine above the drive wheels for optimal traction.
I would be lying if I claimed I wasn't a bit biased in choosing a Honda CRX as the car platform to run the trip on. But the more I consider it, the more sense it makes. 1988-1989 CRX Si - typical and common engine, improved suspension over earlier models. Low weight, nimble and a winch could pull it up a cliff...
Common motorcycles: Honda CB400 Super Four or a Honda CRF 250-400cc. Versatile and common, easy to repair and can go just about anywhere.
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