With 2011 officially on its way, American Honda has highlighted four street bikes from their line-up of forty-three motorcycles as the ones to watch.

Apparently taking the flagship of each genre, Honda is putting the spotlight on the Sabre, Stateline, Shadow Aero and NT700V.

“The 2011 new-model rollout has been an exciting time for Honda and all motorcycle enthusiasts,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “We’ve had a big year with many great models, especially the brand-new CBR250R and CB1000R, which have done much to round out our lineup. These 2011 machines will bring considerable depth and variety to our dealer’s showrooms this spring, and I’m pleased to say even more good news is in the works as we’ll begin to announce 2012 models shortly.”

Falling under the line of ‘Custom 1300’ The Sabre, Stateline and Interstate all come with Honda’s 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin engine with a single-pin crankshaft promising heaps of torque with a V-twin sound and feel. But the different models dance with their own takes on the cruiser taste. The Sabre (above) takes its styling cues from Honda’s Fury chopper with an enthusiastic dose of pro-street dragster.

Honda have described the Stateline as ‘Defining the Essence of Cruising ‘ pointing out that the motorcycle blends two worlds of motorcycling style: traditional looks plus progressive elements.

The deeply valanced fenders arc downward in classic retro style, yet the rolling chassis and overall lines bring a fresh look to the class. A wider seat with more lean-back angle and a long, sweeping, wider handlebar with more upright and relaxed riding stance, the perfect way to capture that traditional cruiser experience.

The blacked-out engine treatment is another classy styling touch that helps make the Stateline its own machine.  The Stateline comes with a MSRP of $11,799.

As a side note and necessarily included in the highlighted motorcycles, Stateline’s long-distance version, the Interstate shares the blacked out frame and raked forks and adds floorboards, leather-covered hard saddlebags and a weather-cheating windscreen to its features for the ironbutt riders.

For those who enjoy the bad-boy biker image and want nothing but muscle in their motorcycle, Honda has the Sabre.

The Sabre’s muscular pro-street style provides a classic ride, with ergonomics to match. The seat and handlebar yield a forward leaning position for an aggressive riding stance, a perfect match to the Sabre’s custom cool persona. Also, a 21-inch front wheel and 15-inch rear wheel add to the bike’s bare-knuckle handsome looks.

Add an impressive 1312cc V-twin engine complete with Honda’s sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injection, and you’ll be rolling down the meanest streets with a bike that’s as tough as it looks: the 2011 Sabre.  The Sabre has a MSRP of $11,899.

The model Honda has chosen to highlight their Shadow line of cruisers is an interesting one. With the current push for old-school styles and dark color schemes, the Shadow Phantom would be the obvious choice. But Honda has elected to ride down a different road of classic with the Aero.

A beautiful looking motorcycle with its graceful skirted fenders reminiscent of a certain famous brand in its relative infancy of being reborn (Cough, cough, Indian) Honda brings classic retro styling, low seat height, power-packed V-twin engine now with sophisticated Programmed Fuel Injectionl at a price that’s just right for today’s budgets, a recommended MSRP of $7999.

The latest version features a beefy 749cc V-twin, bullet-style mufflers, classic valanced fenders, spoked wheels, a ton of chrome, and five new paint schemes. The super-low 25.9-inch seat height makes it easier to flat-foot it at stoplights and when parking.

In the Sport Touring category, it’s a new ride, at least to American bikers. Newly arrived to the U.S. Honda considers the NT700V the ‘perfect combination of cross-town commuter and cross-country capability that's been wowing Europeans for over a decade’.

Giving the comparison of the ST1300 little brother, the NT700V offers liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 680cc V-twin, disc brakes (with optional ABS) and bulletproof shaft drive to its integrated saddlebags and weather-cheating adjustable windscreen and bodywork.

Sleek, integrated saddlebags provide ample, lockable storage making the motorcycle perfect for long distance adventures or that quick ride to the grocery store.

The NT700v has a MSRP of $9,999.