Honda always strives to harmonize the joy of riding and environmental responsibility and is working on research and development efforts that improve the convenience and ecological performance of its products. In September 2009, Honda developed the world’s first fully automatic motorcycle Dual Clutch Transmission, which delivers sporty riding enjoyment as well as easy operation and fuel economy that rival or surpass that of conventional manual transmissions. Honda also developed a new CV-Matic transmission for use with Cub-type engines. This fully automatic transmission enhances the ease of use of Cub-type models, which have won millions of fans around the world. In addition to offering convenience, Honda will deliver products with ever-higher environmental performance to even more customers everywhere.