•Reducing size and weight

To reduce size and weight, we are introducing the use of hollow aluminum die-cast weldable motorcycle frames. This kind of thinner, lighter and more easily recyclable frame is used in the CB600F, also manufactured at facilities outside Japan.

•Extending service life

We expanded the use of Honda's original puncture-proof tire technology, equipping approximately 1,800,000 motorcycles with it in FY2007.

Recyclable by Design

•Improved recyclability

At least 95% of the materials used in models introduced or updated in FY2007 are recyclable. To further improve recyclability, we applied the latest IT technology to gather and calculate recycling data. Using this system, we will work toward product designs that attain greater than 95% recyclability. To help facilitate increased recycling, we also mark the name of the material whenever possible, including even very small resin parts.

•Use of recycled resins

Recycled materials are used in approximately 15% of resin parts on scooters. We are also expanding the use of recycled resins to include fenders, undercovers and other parts for motorcycles.

Reducing the Use of Substances of Concern (SOCs)

•Reducing the use of four heavy metals

One of Honda's commitments was to reduce the use of four heavy metals considered to have adverse effects on the environment (lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium) in all models produced in Japan by the end of 2005. We attained our voluntary reduction targets for lead, mercury and cadmium by December 2005. For hexavalent chromium, which was still in use in minute amounts, we attained our target by the end of 2006.

Note: We achieved the voluntary reduction target for lead set by JAMA (Details) in January 2005; for mercury prior to 2001; and for hexavalent chromium in March 2006, all ahead of schedule.