26 September 2011 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd has announced
the development of two new engines, one powerful and fuel efficient
for midsized Honda motorcycles and the other durable and quiet for
Honda 125cc global scooter models.
The new midsized engine is a liquid-cooled, 700cc, 4-stroke,
2-cylinder engine with powerful torque in the low- to mid-speed
range and top-notch, fuel-efficient environment performance, along
with a second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission.
A lightweight, compact second-generation Dual Clutch
Transmission, featuring a smooth, direct feel and excellent
transmission efficiency, has also been developed as a transmission
to fit this new engine. Two types of transmission are available,
including a 6-speed manual transmission. This new engine will be
mounted on three models based on different concepts, which are
slated for exhibition at The Milan Bike Show to be held in November
in Milan, Italy.
Honda developed this new motorcycle engine in order to realize a
set of motorcycles based on its new concept of offering
overwhelming fuel efficiency in the mid-class while delivering
powerful, throbbing torque in the normal range for touring and
urban riding.
Honda determined the engine layout after examining a variety of
engine types from numerous perspectives and decided on an in-line,
700cc, 2-cylinder engine with a 62º forward lean (cylinder
assembly angle). In addition, a lighter and smaller
second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission has been developed to
fit this new engine. Two model types, including a 6-speed manual
transmission, are available to meet a diverse set of user
preferences.
The newly developed 125cc engine, designed with enhanced
durability, quietness and fuel economy will be for next-generation
global scooter models in the 125cc class. The engine will
accommodate an advanced idle stop system for motorcycles and will
offer approximately 25% greater fuel economy than that of engines
for scooters with the same displacement.
This liquid-cooled, 125cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine
incorporates a wide range of low-friction technologies while
packing its lighter weight in a more compact body. Mounted on a
variety of 125cc scooters to be sold in many countries around the
world, this new engine is slated for global rollout starting in
2012.
This new engine was developed to allow the offering of highly
convenient and attractive products while reducing CO2 emissions on
a global scale through the further enhancement of engine
performance and fuel economy in 125cc scooters - a vehicle used by
many customers for commuting in various countries around the
world.
To achieve the engine's excellent fuel efficiency, Honda
incorporated a broad spectrum of new ideas to thoroughly reduce
friction. Low-friction technologies such as an offset cylinder and
roller rocker arm are supplemented by such techniques as
intelligent control to lessen friction during power generation and
the first adoption of a shell-type needle bearing for the rocker
arm shaft.
Full press releases from Honda Motor Co., Ltd are available
at:
http://www.hondanews.info
www.hondamotorcycles.com.au
Dealer Locator, Ph: 1 300 1 HONDA
Media Contact:
Glyn Griffiths
Marketing Manager Motorcycles
Motorcycles Division Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment
Pty Ltd
Telephone: (+613) 9270 1115
Mobile: (+61) 447 518 471
Facsimile: (+613) 9357 0826
Email: GGriffiths@hondampe.com.au
Emma Kershaw
Coordinator Public Relations
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Telephone: (+613) 9270 1183
Facsimile: (+613) 9357 0826
Website: www.honda.com.au
Email: EKershaw@hondampe.com.au
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