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Honda Debuts EV-neo Electric Scooter Prototype

prd — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:22:27 +0000

Japanese manufacturer Honda unveiled yesterday the latest prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter and announced plans to begin lease sales in Japan in December 2010 to businesses and business owners who provide mainly delivery services. The vehicle was first shown this past October as a concept model at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Honda, however, states the mass market model of the vehicle is still in development. Powered by a lithium-ion battery manufactured by Toshiba and a brushless motor, the Honda EV-neo electric scooter is extremely environmental friendly, with zero CO2 emissions when in use.

The battery is rechargeable using a household power source, and Honda claims its performances can be compared to that of conventional internal combustion 50cc scooter.

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2010 Honda PCX

prd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:43:18 +0000

2010 Honda PCX scooter is equipped with high-tech 4-stroke 125-qm engine with liquid cooling – a completely new design company. Especially engineers are proud of the minimum fuel consumption – 2 l. 100 km. This was achieved mainly through the system automatically stops the engine during idle time.

Thanks to electronic fuel injection system PGM-FI, Honda PCX will keep the most rigorous to date environmental standards of Europe and the USA. The price of a scooter is not reported, but it should be quite affordable – to reduce production costs, the production of the scooter will be used for general Honda technology and components.

The emergence of markets in Japan, the United States and Europe scooter Honda PCX expected already in 2010.

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2010 Honda Elite

prd — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:05:02 +0000

Looking for a scooter that can do it all? A cool new ride that can get you to school or work, run errands around town, or even handle two-up duty when date night rolls around? Then check out the new 2010 Elite®, our stylish new entry featuring an all-new 108cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke engine, twist-and-go Honda V-Matic transmission, electric start, Honda’s unique Combined Braking System (CBS), and indispensable amenities like ample underseat storage and a glove compartment.

The new 2010 Elite. Smart. Affordable. Fun. In other words, all you could ever ask for—and more—in a scooter.

Specification

Engine Type: 108cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore And Stroke: 50mm x 55mm

Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enrichment

Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance

Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

Valve Train: SOHC; two-valve

Drive Train

Transmission: Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

Front Suspension: 33mm hydraulic fork; 3.1 inches travel

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single hydraulic shock; 2.8 inches travel

Front Brake: Single 190mm disc with CBS two piston caliper

Rear Brake: 130mm drum with CBS

Front Tire: 90/90-12

Rear Tire: 100/90-10

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 50.2 inches

Seat Height: 29.1 inches

Curb Weight: 254 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)

Rake: (Caster Angle): 26.5°

Trail: 74mm (2.9 inches)

Fuel Capacity: 1.6 gallons

Miles Per Gallon: 107 MPG*

Emissions: Meets current EPA standards.

Available Colors: Red, Black

Model Id: NHX110

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year
Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Mpg
* Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

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Electric Honda Cub & Scooter Set for Tokyo

Honda Motorcycles — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:14:49 +0000

Honda went on the record December 2008, when CEO Takeo Fukui said his company would produce an electric motorcycle in about two years time (Honda Plans for Electric Motorcycle). Now Big Red has unveiled two potential EV models – the EVE-neo scooter and EV-Cub. Both units will make their official debuts at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, October 24.

Honda EV-Cub

Should Honda enter the electric motorcycle market, it seems fitting that the Cub carry the charge. The most-sold vehicle in human history at 65 million and growing, the Honda Cub has already left a permanent mark on internal combustion transportation – could the Honda EV-Cub do the same in electric transportation?

The EV-Cub “electric motorcycle” will be one of the featured vehicles at the Honda Tokyo Motor Show booth in the HELLO! Zone. Standing for Honda Electric mobility Loop, the HELLO! display incorporates many facets of zero-CO2 technology. Honda describes the HELLO! Zone as: “a comprehensive display of Honda’s electromotive technologies, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and more-everything from products that supply electricity to products that incorporate electronic technologies. By linking solar panels that supply electricity with battery electric vehicles that emit zero CO2 in use, Honda envisions the low-carbon society of the near future. In addition, each HELLO! vehicle features interactive communication technologies that showcase the fun ways in which mobility devices can interact with people and society.”

Honda EVE-neo Scooter

Another candidate for electric production to debut at Tokyo is the EVE-neo Honda scooter. It looks more conventional than the EV-Cub, though it’s difficult to make out many details from the photos. Honda’s explanation of the new design is terse, saying the EVE-neo scooter “achieves clean and tough performance that only an electric-powered scooter can provide.”

Also slated for display at Tokyo is the Honda PCX scooter, which features a “idling stop system,” which shuts down the IC engine at idle. As previously reported the PCX will be available in Taiwan and other Asian markets, as well as Europe and America (though the US version will not come without the headlining “idle stop” function.)

Again, details will await Honda’s release of more information. Stay tuned.

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2009 Honda Metropolitan CHF50 Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:30:26 +0000

2009 Honda Metropolitan CHF50 – USA Specifications

ENGINE

MSRP: 2,049 USD

ENGINE

Engine Type 49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Induction 18mm CV with automatic choke
Ignition CDI

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Automatic V-Matic belt drive

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Twin-downtube fork; 1.9 inches travel
Rear Suspension Single shock; 2.6 inches travel
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-10
Rear Tire 90/90-10

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 46.9 inches
Seat Height 28.3 inches
Curb Weight 176 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 gallons

OTHER

Emissions Meets Current CARB and EPA standards.
Available Colors Ocean, Ghost, Monza, Graphite
Model ID CHF50

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

One year Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda Ruckus NPS50 Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:29:38 +0000

2009 Honda Ruckus NPS50 – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: 2,149 USD
Model: NPS50
Engine Type: 49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Induction: 15mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
Ignition: CD
Transmission: Automatic V-Matic belt drive
Suspension Front: Twin-downtube fork; 2.2 inches travel
Rear: Single shock; 2.6 inches travel
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Tires Front: 120/90-10
Rear: 130/90-10
Wheelbase: 49.8 inches
Seat Height: 28.9 inches
Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gallons
Color: Red, Matte Gray Metallic
Curb Weight*: 194 pounds

One year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel – ready to ride.
Meets current CARB and EPA standards.

2009 Honda Silver Wing ABS Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:28:43 +0000

2009 Honda Silver Wing ABS – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: $8,699 USD

ENGINE

Engine Type 582cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin

Bore and Stroke 72mm x 71.5mm

Compression Ratio 10.2:1

Induction PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, four-hole injectors

Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Ignition Computer-controlled fully transistorized with electronic advance

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Automatic V-Matic belt drive

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel

Rear Suspension Swingarm with dual hydraulic shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.5 inches travel

Front Brake Single 276 mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper

Rear Brake Single 240 mm disc with CBS twin-piston caliper;

Front Tires 120/80-14

Rear Tires 150/70-13

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 62.8 inches; 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel

Seat Height 29.7 inches

Curb Weight 551 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

OTHER

Available Colors Candy Dark Red

Model ID FSC600A

Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.

Note Anti-Lock Braking System

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

One Year Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan

2009 Honda Silver Wing Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:28:09 +0000

2009 Honda Silver Wing – USA Specifications

ENGINE
MSRP: $8,199 USD

ENGINE

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Automatic V-Matic belt drive

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 62.8 inches; 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel

Seat Height 29.7 inches

Curb Weight 540 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve

OTHER

Available Colors Candy Dark Red

Model ID FSC600

Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.

Note Full-coverage bodywork and windscreen

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

One Year “Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

2009 Honda Ruckus NPS50 Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:39:46 +0000

2009 Honda Ruckus NPS50 – USA Specifications

One year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel – ready to ride.
Meets current CARB and EPA standards.

2009 Honda Metropolitan CHF50 Pictures & Specs

Honda Motorcycles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:39:43 +0000

2009 Honda Metropolitan CHF50 – USA Specifications

ENGINE

MSRP: 2,049 USD

ENGINE

Engine Type 49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Induction 18mm CV with automatic choke
Ignition CDI

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Automatic V-Matic belt drive

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Twin-downtube fork; 1.9 inches travel
Rear Suspension Single shock; 2.6 inches travel
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-10
Rear Tire 90/90-10

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 46.9 inches
Seat Height 28.3 inches
Curb Weight 176 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 gallons

OTHER

Emissions Meets Current CARB and EPA standards.
Available Colors Ocean, Ghost, Monza, Graphite
Model ID CHF50

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

One year Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.