Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Do You Ride Motorcycle?
- Have you ever ride a motocycle?
- Do you own a motocycle?
If you a man, we can assume that you can ride a motocycle, cause even a girl can ride it. From a teenageer we always wanted a motorcyle.
Do you know how many type of motocycle manufacturers? The answer is MANY. Such as:
1. Honda
2. Yamaha
3. Suzuki
4. Modenas
5. BMW
6. Ducati
7. Harley Davidson
8. Aprilia
9. Bimota
10. American Eagle Motocycle Co
11. Kawasaki
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You may want to know better about motorcycle specification and pic, if you want to buy it...right.
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1. HONDA
History of HONDA
 Soichiro Honda |
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Soichiro Honda began producing motorcycles in 1946 to satisfy a thirst for cheap transportation in war devastated Japan. Honda began his effort by installing military surplus engines in bicycles. As Honda became more prosperous, he designed his own 50cc engine for the bicycles. The first motorcycle that featured a completely Honda designed motor and frame was produced in 1949. It was called the Model D for Dream. The success of this model was quickly followed by the model J Benly. The story of Honda actually begins in Yamahigashi, Japan on November 17 1906. On that day Soichiro was born to Gihei and Mika Honda. Gihei was the local blacksmith and Mika was a weaver. Gihei Honda gave his son an interest in mechanical devices at an early age. Soichiro, as a young child was able to help his father repair farm machinery and build his own toys. He became familiar with gasolene engines by studying the small engine that powered the local rice mill. Honda began to refine his mechanical skills working on bicycles that his father began selling. By 1922, Honda was ready to work on something more complicated and at the age of 15 he moved to Tokyo and began working in an auto repair shop. Starting out as an apprentice, Honda developed into a highly skilled mechanic. By the time Honda was 17 years old, he was the trused mechanic of famous Japanese race car driver Shinichi Sakibahara. This led to a victory at Tsurumi, Japan where the team won the Chairman's Trophy. Four years after that victory, Honda opened his own auto repair shop in Hamamatsu where he continued to refine his mechanical and engineering skills. |
 Honda's first motorcycle,a 1949 Model D (Dream) |
Soichiro Honda began producing motorcycles in Japan shortly after World War II to satisfy the war torn country’s need for cheap transportation. The first Honda motorcycle that featured both a Honda designed motor and frame was produced in 1949. It was called the Model D for Dream. The success of this model was quickly followed by the model J Benly. Honda wanted to sell a more powerful motorcycle that led to the 146cc over head valve four-stroke E-Type Dream. This was a motorcycle capable of producing 5 ½ horse power with a top speed of 50mph. The motorcycle featured Honda's own designed frame and suspension on both wheels. In 1952 Honda began producing the Cub. It featured a 1/2 horsepower, 50cc, two-stroke engine. Within a year, the little motorcycle was being produced at a rate of 6500 units per month. The steady cash flow from this popular model provided resources to secure the future of the company. In 1953 Honda began producing a four-stroke single powered motorcycle featuring more engineering sophistication. This small motorcycle was also called a Benly and featured a three-speed gearbox, pressed steel Frame, rear suspension with the engine and swinging arm on a sprung pivot, and telescopic front suspension and produced 3.8bhp. |
 Honda C 100 |
A revolution in the motorcycle industry began in 1958 when Honda brought the C100 Super Club to the American market. It was the first Honda motorcycle sold in the U.S. The small step through design was easy to ride reliable bike. It was featured in the famous “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” marketing campaign that eventually made the C100 motorcycle the best selling motorcycle of all times. Eventually more than 30 million would be built. |
 CA 77 with stamped steel frame |
Honda attracted international attention with the CB models. These included the CA72 (250cc) and followed by the CA77 (305cc). The parallel twin engines proved very reliable, however their stamped steel welded frames handled poorly at higher speeds. |
 Honda CB 77 |
Performance and handling improved when the company bolted the little parallel twin engines to a steel tubular frame and added twin carburetors for more power. The motorcycles were known as the CB 72 and 77 super hawk models and gained a reputation of reliability. |
 5 cylinder Honda |
With money coming in from sales of the c100, Honda turned their attention to racing. They stunned the world in 1961 with a racing victory at the Isle of Man. Their secret was a 125cc 5 cylinder engine that could rev to 22,000 rpm without coming apart. It was faster than anything in its class. |
The financial success of the C100 as well as the racing skills the company learned on the race track allowed Honda to begin designing larger motorcycles with more more powerful engines. The first commercially successful large motorcycle from this effort was the CB450, brought out in 1965 and called the black bomber. This innovative engine featured torsion bar valve springs that allowed high rpm and was the first serious effort by Honda to challenge English dominance in the American marketplace. |
 Honda 450 Black Bomber |
 1969 Honda 705 Four |
This was followed in 1969 with the Honda CB750 four. A powerful and reliable motorcycle that dominated the motorcycle market. The success of the CB 750 4 cylinder Honda led to a series of smaller Honda motorcycles with 350, 400, 550 cc motors and ushered in the era of the universal Japanese motorcycle and spelled the end of British motorcycle dominance in the world. |
 1978 CBX 6 Cylinder |
This design would reach its fruition when it morphed into the cult classic inline 6 cylinder CBX in 1978. The reliability and power of the four cylinder Honda 750 soon led to a new kind of motorcyclist, the long distance touring rider. Craig Vetter designed a full fairing for the motorcycle called a Windjammer. Before long thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts were touring the countryside on their motorcycles behind a Windjammer . In 1974 Honda brought out the GL1000 Gold Wing. The motorcycle featured a flat four cylinder 999cc a water cooled engine with power delivered through a driveshaft. It proved to be as reliable as the cars of the day. Soon thousands of Goldwings were bought up and converted to touring motorcycles by their new owners. |
 1978 Goldwing withVetter touring accessories |
With interest running so high for touring models, Honda brought out the Interstate model in 1980. This was the first Japanese produced motorcycle to roll off the assembly line as a complete touring motorcycle. The motorcycle featured a full fairing, trunk and saddlebags. |
In addition to touring motorcycles, Honda began developing a series of V-four engines in the 1970s. This led to the production of the Honda Sabre and Magna in 1980. These two models led to a whole series of VF designated high performance motorcycles ranging between 400cc and 1000cc. But due to mechanical problems the VF line was unable to sustain itself. |
Following the VF was the new VFR series of motorcycles. The VFR 750R was a sport touring motorcycle with lots of power, good balance and reliability. |
In 1996 Honda produced the fastest motorcycle in production with the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird (1137cc). The motorcycle became popular with the long range high speed touring crowd. |
Today Honda Motorcycle Company is the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. Soichiro Honda died on August 5, 1991 of liver failure...roger jarrell |
| Modern Honda Motorcycles |
 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird |
 1997 VFR |
 1998 Aero |
i. Wave 125x Ultimo
12V-3.5 AH (Electric Starter)
DIMENSIONS
99.3kg (Kick Starter)
98.8kg (Kick Starter)
ii. Wave 110
| ENGINE Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Cycle Engine OHC Bore & Stroke 50.0 x 55.6mm Displacement 109.1cc Compression Ratio 9.0:1 Engine Starter System Kick Starter / Electric Starter Lubricating Oil Capacity 1.0 Liter |
| POWER TRANSMISSION Clutch Automatic Centrifugal & Multi Wet Clutch Transmission 4 Speed Constant Mesh 1st Gear 2.615 (34/13) 2nd Gear 1.550 (28/18) 3rd Gear 1.136 (25/22) 4th Gear 0.916 (22/24) Primary Reduction Ratio 4.059 (69/17) Final Reduction Ratio 2.642 (37/14 |
| ELECTRICAL Ignition CDI Battery 12V-2.5AH (Kick Starter) 12V-3.0AH (Electric Starter) |
| DIMENSIONS Overall Length 1925mm Overall Width 709mm Overall Height 1084mm Wheelbase 1221mm Body Weight 94kg (Kick Starter, Spoke Reams) 94 kg (Electric Starter, Sports Reams) |
| CHASIS Frame Back Bone Suspension-Front Telescopic 81mm Suspension-Rear Twin 80mm Fuel Capacity 3.7 Litre Tyre Measurement-Front 70/90-17M/C 38P Tyre Measurement-Rear 80/90-17M/C 50P Caster 26 Degree 00' Trail Distance 67mm |
| PERFORMANCE Maximum Horse Power 6.22kW / 7500 rpm Maximum Torque 8.59Nm /5500 rpm |
iii. Wave100
Engine Type 4 Stroke, OHV, air-cooled
Bore X Stroke (mm) 56.5 x 49.5
Displacement (cc) 124.1
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Max Output/rpm 7.9 kw (10.7 PS)/8500
Max Torque/rpm 9.46 N-m (0.96 kg-m)/7500
Engine Oil Capacity (liters) 1
Starter Kick starter
Transmission 4 speed down-up
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm) 1915 x 735 x 1032
Dry Weight (kgs) 106
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) 9.0 (reserve 2.0)
Seat Height (mm) 743
Wheel Base (mm) 1201 mm
Min Ground Clearance (mm) 150 mm
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Twin
iv. Icon
| ENGINE Type Air-cooler, 4 Cycle Engine OHC Bore & Stroke 50.0 x 55.0mm Engine Displacement 108.0cc Compression Ratio 9.5:1 Starter System Kick Starter / Electric Starter Lubricant Capacity 0.8 Litre |
| TRANSMISSION Clutch Automatic and dry disc type Type V-Matic Belt Ratio 2.681 - 0.85:1 Reduction Ratio 10.625 |
| ELECTRICAL Ignition System DC-CDI Battery 12V-3.5AH DIMENSIONS Overall Length 1,859mm Overall Width 676mm Overall Height 1,053mm Wheel Base 1,240mm Ground Clearance 156mm |
| CHASIS Type Spine Front Suspension Travel Telescopic Back Suspension Travel Monoshock Dry Weight (without oil and fuel) 86.4kg Dry Weight (with oil and fuel) 89.2kg Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5 litre Front Tire Dimension 80/90 - 14M/C 40P Back Tire Dimension 90/90 - 17M/C 46P Caster Angle 26'30" Trail 83mm |
| PERFORMANCE Maximum Horsepower 8.22PS/8000rpm Torque Maximum 0.84kgf.m/6000rpm |
v. EX5 Dream
| ENGINE | |
Engine Type | |
Bore & Stroke | 50 x 49.5 mm |
| Displacement | 97.1 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0: 1 |
| Engine Starter System | Kick Started Electric Started |
| Lubricating Oil Capacity | 0.7 liter (After Draining) 0.9 liter (After Disassembly) |
| POWER TRANSMISSION | |
| Clutch | - |
| Transmission | - |
| Gear Ratio | 1st Gear – 2.833 (34/12) ; 2nd Gear – 1.705 (29/17) ; 3rd Dear – 1.238 (26/21) ; 4th Gear – 0.958 (23/24) ; |
| Primary Reduction Ration – 4.058 (69/17) ; Final Reduction Ration – 2.571 (36/14) | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition | 12V-2.5AH (WAVE 100R – Kick) 12V-2.5AH (WAVE 100R – Electric) 12V-2.5AH (WAVE 100) |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall Length | 1915mm (Wave 100R-Kick); 1907mm (Wave 100R – Electric & Wave 100) |
| Overall Width | 705mm (Wave 100R – Kick); 699mm (Wave 100R – Electric & Wave 100) |
| Overall Height | 1076mm (Wave 100R-Kick); 1066mm (Wave 100R – Electric & Wave 100) |
| Wheelbase | 1234mm |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame | - |
| Suspension | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 liter |
| Tyre Measurement | Front Tyre : 70/100-17M/C 40P (Wave 100R) ; 60/100-17M/C 33P (Wave 100) Rear Tyre : 80/90- 17M/C 50P(Wave 100R); 70/90-17M/C 43P (Wave 100) Caster : 26o 30’ ; |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum Horse Power | - |
| Maximum Horse Power | - |
vi. CBR 250R
Dimensions:
Length 2030mm
Width 709mm
Height 1127mm
Wheelbase 1369mm
Seat Height 784mm
Ground Clearance 148mm
Rake 25°
Trail 95 mm
Rake 25°
Trail 95 mm
Engine Type 4 stroke, DOHC 4-valve, water cooled
Displacement 249.4CC
Displacement 249.4CC
Bore x Stroke 76 x 55 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Maximum power 26. 2 bhp (18.7 kilowatts) @8500 rpm (95/1/EC)
Maximum Torque 22.9 Nm @7,000 rpm (95/1/EC)
Carburetion Electronic Fuel Injection PGM-FI
Diameter of the venture 38MM
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Maximum power 26. 2 bhp (18.7 kilowatts) @8500 rpm (95/1/EC)
Maximum Torque 22.9 Nm @7,000 rpm (95/1/EC)
Carburetion Electronic Fuel Injection PGM-FI
Diameter of the venture 38MM
Ignition Transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission Clutch: Wet multiplate with coil springs
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed return
Final Reduction Ring Chain
Final Drive Chain
Training Mechanical cable
Primary reduction 2.808
Final reduction 2.714
Transmission Clutch: Wet multiplate with coil springs
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed return
Final Reduction Ring Chain
Final Drive Chain
Training Mechanical cable
Primary reduction 2.808
Final reduction 2.714
Electricals
Start Electric
Battery 12V/ 6AH
Headlight 55/60 watts
Chassis Frame Type Double beam type steel tube (Diamond frame)
Kerb Weight 161 KG/ 165 (C-ABS version)
Fuel Tank 13 liter
Start Electric
Battery 12V/ 6AH
Headlight 55/60 watts
Chassis Frame Type Double beam type steel tube (Diamond frame)
Kerb Weight 161 KG/ 165 (C-ABS version)
Fuel Tank 13 liter
Rim Front 17 M / C × MT 2.75
Rear 17 M / C × MT 4.00
Tire Front 110/70 ×17M / C
Rear 140/70 × 17M / C
Suspension Front telescopic fork, 37 mm, 130 mm travel
Rear Pro-Link Monoshock, 104 mm travel
Brake Front Hydraulic disc 296 x 4.5 mm with 2-piston
caliper and resin pads
Rear hydraulic disc 220 x 5 mm with single piston
caliper and resin pads
Rear 17 M / C × MT 4.00
Tire Front 110/70 ×17M / C
Rear 140/70 × 17M / C
Suspension Front telescopic fork, 37 mm, 130 mm travel
Rear Pro-Link Monoshock, 104 mm travel
Brake Front Hydraulic disc 296 x 4.5 mm with 2-piston
caliper and resin pads
Rear hydraulic disc 220 x 5 mm with single piston
caliper and resin pads
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2. YAMAHA
i. Lagenda 110Yamaha Motorcycle History
The Japanese company was well known for its musical instruments, but in 1955 it began producing motorcycles. It began with simple and inexpensive machines but has grown to its position as a powersports powerhouse, offering some of the best sportbikes, cruisers and off-road bikes on the market. It ranks second only to Honda as the leader among Japanese manufacturers.- 2010
- 1851Torakusu Yamaha is born. He will train as a watchmaker and make his first reed organ in his mid-thirties.
- 1890He incorporates Nippon Gakki Company Limited, for the purpose of making pianos and organs. The company’s origins as a musical instrument maker are still reflected in its logo, which depicts three interlocking tuning forks. It becomes the world’s largest musical instrument maker.
- 1916The founder passes away.
- 1955In the years after WWII, the company’s president Genichi Kawakami realizes that if Japan is to rebuild, the country needs affordable transportation (more than pianos!) The first Yamaha motorized product is the YA-1 Motorcycle. It’s a 125cc, 2-stroke, single-cylinder streetbike patterned after the DKW RT125 (as were both the BSA Bantam and the Harley-Davidson Hummer.) The YA-1, aka “Red Dragonfly,” is so successful that Yamaha incorporates a subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corp.
- 1957The 250cc twin-cylinder YD-1 is an improved version of another German bike, the Adler.
- 1958The first Yamaha motorcycles are sold in the USA by Cooper Motors, an independent distributor. The models are the YD-1 (250cc, 2-stroke, twin-cylinder streetbike) and MF-1 (50cc, 2-stroke, single-cylinder step-through streetbike).
- 1959The YDS-1 mounts a tuned-up version of the YD-1 motor in a double-cradle frame (the earlier version was built on a pressed-steel spine). The YDS-1 establishes the pattern for the next 20 years of sporty Yamaha two-stroke Twins.
- 1960Yamaha International Corporation began selling motorcycles in the USA.
- 1964Phil Read gives Yamaha its first-ever World Championship, in the 250cc class.
- 1966The YDS-3 is the first Yamaha streetbike to really capture the American imagination.
- 1967The Yamaha TD1C 250cc production racer is released. Though the factory racers have been effective for years, this is the beginning of a brilliant run of proddie racers. More than any other manufacturer, it is Yamaha that forces out four-strokes engines from Grand Prix racing.
- 1968The DT-1 Enduro is introduced. It’s perhaps the world's first dual-purpose motorcycle.
- 1970Yamaha’s first 4-stroke motorcycle model, the XS-1 (650cc vertical Twin) is introduced.
- 1973Kenny Roberts wins the AMA Grand National Championship, racing a Shell Thuett-tuned 650 Twin on the dirt tracks and a 350cc two-stroke Twin (later TZ700 and 750 Fours) on road courses. He’ll repeat the win the next year, despite the 650 being outgunned by the Harley-Davidsons on the dirt tracks.The fine RD350 middleweight sports bike is released. Its air-cooled 350cc parallel-Twin two-stroke motor is fitted with reed induction and produces an impressive 35 horsepower at the rear wheel.
- 1975Yamaha pioneers the very first single-shock production motocross bikes.Giacomo Agostini gives Yamaha its first 500cc World Championship.
In a desperate effort to keep the #1 plate, Yamaha encourages Roberts to try a TZ750-powered flat tracker. He rides it to an epic win in the Indy Mile, but says, “They don’t pay me enough to ride that thing!” - 1976The legendary XT500 is born. This thumping trailbike is the last nail in the coffin of the old British mystique. “The Japanese can even build a better 500 Single!” In its fourth year of production, an XT500 will win the first running of the Paris-Dakar.
- 1977Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, was founded in order to better appeal to the American market and establish a separate identity (from music & electronics) for Yamaha motorized products.
- 1978The four-cylinder shaft-driven XS1100 is introduced.Kenny Roberts becomes the first American to win the 500cc World Championship. He’ll win again in ’79 and ’80, proving that the first one was not a fluke.
The XS650 Special was introduced. This was the first production cruiser built by a Japanese manufacturer. - 1979YICS (Yamaha Induction Control System), a fuel-saving engine system, was developed for 4-stroke engines.
- 1981Yamaha’s first air-cooled V-Twin cruiser, the Virago 750, is introduced.
- 1984The RZ350 (sold elsewhere as the RD350LC, for “liquid cooled”) finally reaches the U.S. market. It was popular elsewhere from 1980 until the early ’90s but is only sold in the U.S. for two years. It’s fitted with an exhaust “power valve” that dramatically improves mid-range performance.The hairy-chested RZV500 is introduced. With its water-cooled V-4 two-stroke engine, it’s a Grand Prix replica for the street, but it’s heavy and no match for Suzuki’s RG500 Gamma.
The first production 5-valve-per-cylinder engine is introduced on the FZ750.
Eddie Lawson wins the 500cc World Championship. He’ll do it again (on Yamahas) in ’86 and ’88. - 1985The V-Max 1200 muscle-bike hits the streets. Its 145 claimed horsepower sets a new motorcycle standard.
- 1987Yamaha introduces EXUP, a new exhaust system for 4-stroke engines that includes a power valve to control back-pressure for optimizing the width of an engine's powerband.
- 1989The FZR750R homologation special briefly challenges the GSX-R750 for sportbike supremacy.
- 1990Wayne Rainey wins the 500cc World Championship. He’ll do it again in ’91 and ’92, and is leading the 1993 championship when he suffers a paralyzing injury in mid-season.
- 1991Thomas Stevens becomes the only person ever to win the AMA Superbike Championship on a Yamaha.The FJ1200A sets the sports-touring standard and includes ABS.
- 1993The striking GTS1000 features electronic fuel injection and hub-center steering designed by James Parker. Consumers failed to bite on the innovation and balked at the relatively high price.
- 1996Yamaha introduces its first Star model with the 1300cc V-4 Royal Star.
- 1998The YZ400F four-stroke motocross bike is introduced. This is the first mass produced 4-stroke motocrosser. Doug Henry won the AMA outdoor motocross championship with it while it was still a prototype in development. As soon as the public gets its hands on the production model, the two-stroke 250s are doomed.The YZF-R1 sport bike is introduced to wild acclaim.
- 1999The YZF-R6 is introduced.
- 2002The R1 gets fuel injection, a first for a Yamaha sportbike.
- 2004Valentino Rossi wins the MotoGP World Championship. He’ll repeat the feat the next year.
- 2006The R6 gets YCC-T (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle), a partial fly-by-wire system that is an industry first.
- 2007The R1 gets YCC-I (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Intake), a system that varies the length of the inlet tract depending on throttle position and engine speed. The bike also gets a slipper clutch. Nori Haga uses the race version to finish second in the World Superbike Championship, just two points behind James Toseland. Haga and teammate Troy Corser combine to win the Manufacturer’s Championship for Yamaha.
- 2009After an incredible run of more than 20 years, the Vmax is finally put out to pasture in favor of a new version powered by a monstrous 1700cc V-4 engine pumping out a claimed 200 horsepower.Revamps the new YZF-R1, incorporating the cross-plane crankshaft to mimic the firing order of the M1 machine ridden by Valentino Rossi in MotoGP. Unlike traditional engines, each of the four crankpins in the cross-plane crankshaft are offset at 90-degrees from its adjacent crankpin.
Ben Spies, in his debut season in the world superbike championship, wins the title on the new YZF-R1 after a year-long battle with Noriyuki Haga. - 2011Feel like riding around the world? Yamaha has just the machine for you with the Super Tenere adventure tourer, introduced as a 2012 model.
| Overall length x width x height |
| 1,910 mm x 675 mm x 1,040 mm |
| Seat Height |
| 760 mm |
| Wheel base |
| 1,230 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
| 130 mm |
| Dry weight/ Curb weight |
| 97 / 102 kg |
| Engine oil capacity |
| 1.0 litre |
| Fuel tank capacity |
| 4.5 litre |
| Transmission |
| Constant mesh 4 forward speed rotary |
| Brake front / rear |
| Hydraulic, single disc (z) / Drum |
ii. 135 LC
| Overall length x width x height |
| 1,940 x 705 x 1,065 mm |
| Seat Height |
| 770 mm |
| Wheel base |
| 1,245 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
| 140 mm |
| Dry weight/ Curb weight |
| 103 kg |
| Engine oil capacity |
| 4.0 litres |
| Clutch type |
| Multiple Disk, centrifugal automatic |
| Transmission |
| 4-speed Rotating |
| Brake front / rear |
| Single disc brake / Drum Brake |
iii. 125Z
| Overall length x width x height |
| 1,900 x 675 x 1,035 mm |
| Seat Height |
| 752 mm |
| Wheel base |
| 1,250 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
| 135 mm |
| Dry weight/ Curb weight |
| 101 kg |
| Engine oil capacity |
| 1.2 litre |
| Ignition System |
| Digital-advanced magneto type CDI |
| Transmission |
| Constant mesh 6-speedspeed |
| Brake front / rear |
| Single disc brake |
iv. RXZ 135
| Overall length x width x height |
| 1,990 x 725 x 1,160 mm |
| Seat Height |
| 770 mm |
| Wheel base |
| 1,300 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
| 175 mm |
| Dry weight/ Curb weight |
| 106 kg |
| Engine oil capacity |
| 1.2 litre |
| Fuel tank capacity |
| 13.0 litre |
| Transmission |
| Constant mesh 6 speed |
| Brake front / rear |
| Single disc brake / Drum Brake |
v. FZ 150i
| Overall length x width x height |
| 2,000 x 705 x 1,035 mm |
| Seat Height |
| 770 mm |
| Wheel base |
| 1,282 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
| 167 mm |
| Dry weight/ Curb weight |
| 114 kg |
| Fuel oil capacity |
| 12.0 litres |
| Clutch type |
| Wet, multiple-disc |
| Transmission |
| constant mesh 5-speed |
| Cooling system |
| Liquid |
| Brake front / rear |
| Single disc brake / Drum Brake |
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Transmission
Type C.V.T auto speed change
Clutch Centrifugal
Primary Reduction Ratio 1
Final Reduction Ratio 10.13
Driving System Dry, auto centrifugal system
3. SUZUKI
i. Smash
Engine Type | 4 stroke,Air cooled, SOHC |
Bore & Stroke(mm) | 53.5 x 48.8 |
| Displacement(cm³) | 109.7 cm³ |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Carburetor | MIKUNI VM18SH |
| Starter system | Kick start / Electric start |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Wet shoe, automatic, centrifugal type |
| Transmission | 4-speed constant mesh |
| Drive chain | RK-M 428M,102 links |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake | Disc brake |
| Rear brake | Drum brake |
| Front tire size | 70/90 - 17 M/C 38P |
| Rear tire size | 80/90 - 17 M/C 44P |
| Ignition type | DC - CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK : C6HSA |
| Nippon Denso | U20FS-U |
| Fuel tank | 4.3 L |
| Engine oil | Oil change without filter change: 800 ml Oil change with filter change: 900 ml |
| Overall length | 1,920 mm |
| Overall width | 655 mm |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,235 mm |
| Dry mass | 95 Kg |
ii. Shogun 125RR
Engine Type | 4 stroke,Air cooled, SOHC |
Bore & Stroke(mm) | 53.5 x 55.2 |
| Piston displacement(cm³) | 124 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 : 1 |
| Carburetor | MIKUNI VM18 |
| Starter system | Electric & Kick starter |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch | - Wet shoe, automatic, centrifugal type(Shogun 125 RR) Wet, multi-plate type(Shogun 125 SP) |
| Drive system | RK-M 428M, 102 links |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake | Disc brake |
| Rear brake | Disc brake |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Front tire size | 70/90 - 17 |
| Rear tire size | 80/90 - 17 |
| Ignition type | DC - CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK : C6HSA Nippon Denso : U20FS-U |
| Battery | 12V 12.6KC (3.5AH) / 10HR |
| Fuel tank | 4.3 L |
| Engine oil | - Without filter change: 800 ml With filter change: 900 ml |
| Overall length | 1,910 mm |
| Overall width | 715 mm |
| Overall height | 1,070 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,230 mm |
| Dry mass | 104 Kg |
iii. Belang 150R
Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, DOHC 6-Speed Transmission |
Bore & Stroke(mm) | 62.0 x 48.8 |
| Piston displacement(cm³) | 147 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Carburetor | MIKUNI BS26SS |
| Starter system | Electric & kick starter |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Drive system | RK428HSB, 120 links |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped |
Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil-damped |
| Front brake | Disc brake |
| Rear brake | Disc brake |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Front tire size | 70/90- 17 M/C 38P tube type |
| Rear tire size | 80/90- 17 M/C 44P tube type |
| Ignition type | Electronics ignition (CDI) |
| Spark Plug | CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N |
| Battery | 12V 20.5KC (5.7AH) / 10HR |
| Fuel tank | 4.9 litres |
| Engine oil | Without filter change - 1,000ml With filter change - 1,100ml |
| Overall length | 1,960 mm |
| Overall width | 650 mm |
| Overall height | 980 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,280 mm |
| Dry mass | 108 Kg |
| Headlight | 12V 32/32W + 18/18W |
iv. Sky Drive
Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC |
Bore & Stroke(mm) | 53.5 x 55.2 |
| Piston displacement(cm³) | 124 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 : 1 |
| Carburetor | MIKUNI BS 26 |
| Starter system | Electric & kick starter |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Dry shoe, automatic, centrifugal type |
| Drive system | V-belt drive |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped |
Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil-damped |
| Front brake | Disc brake |
| Rear brake | Drum Brake |
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| Front tire size | 70/90- 14 M/C 34P tube type |
| Rear tire size | 80/90- 14 M/C 40P tube type |
| Ignition type | Electronics ignition (CDI) |
| Spark Plug | DENSO: U20FS-U, NGK: C6HSA |
| Battery | 12V 12.6KC (3.5AH) / 10HR |
| Fuel tank | 4.0 litres |
| Engine oil | Oil change without filter change: 1,000 ml Oil change with filter change: 1,100 ml |
| Overall length | 1,885 mm |
| Overall width | 655 mm |
| Overall height | 1,040 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,265 mm |
| Dry mass | 107 kg |
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4. MODENAS
Syarikat Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd (National Motorcycle and Engine Company), or known as Modenas for short is a Malaysian national motorcycle company producing various small motorcycle models below 200cc targeted for local market and export. The company's headquarters and factory are located at the small town of Gurun, Kedah, Malaysia.
The history of the company began at the early 1990s. After the success of Malaysian automotive manufacturer Proton, the government looked forward to launch a national motorcycle project. Modenas was formed in 1995 and majority of its shares were held by Kawasaki,Sojitz, Khazanah Nasional and DRB-HICOM.
Modenas achieved its 1,000,000th unit production in June 2007. Currently Modenas is exporting its products to 13 countries worldwide with Greece being the largest importer.
Models
Generally, Modenas produces motorcycle models ranging below 250 cc. Most models are scooter models and Honda Super Cub compatible mopeds, or known by Malaysians as cubä»”.
i. Kriss 110
- Max power: 8.8 ps @ 8,500 rpm
- Max torque: (0.85 kgf·m) @ 4,000 rpm
- Engine type: SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 111 cc
- Bore x stroke: 53 x 50.6 mm
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.3 L
- Dry weight: About 100 kg
- Transmission: 4 speed with automatic centrifugal clutch
- Max speed: about 120>> km/h
Modenas Kriss is the first model launched by Modenas in 1996. The model is actually named after a Malay traditional weapon,kris, though some motorcycle shops in the United Kingdom had mistakenly advertised the model to be named from the acronym of a famous American motorcycle racer, Kenny Roberts because Modenas had once built some racing motorcycles for Modenas KR Motorcycle Grand Prix team.
It was previewed to the public during Malaysian National Day parade in 1996 and began production at the end of 1996. The original model only uses drum brakes, but in 1999 the frontdisc brake model was launched, known as Kriss 2 (or Kriss 115 Sports in some countries). Powered by 111-cc Kawasaki-developed engines, Modenas Kriss becomes the best-selling motorcycle model in Malaysia.
Another Kriss variant known as Kriss SG was launched in 2002. However, unlike other Kriss variants, this model didn't sell very well due to its outdated design.
All Kriss series variants outcame major cosmetic changes in 2003 especially at the lights for newer, better looks.
In 2005, all Kriss 110 variants have been phased out to make way for production of Kristar, leaving only Kriss 100 as the sole variant of Kriss. However, Modenas decided to bring back the Kriss 110 into production in August 2006 due to extremely high demand from the customers, which is known as Kriss 110SE.
ii. Kriss 110 SE
Max power 9.0 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Max torque (0.95 kgf·m) @ 4,000 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 111 cc
Bore x stroke 53 x 50.6 mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Fuel tank capacity 4.3 L
Dry weight about 105 kg
Transmission 4 speed with automatic centrifugal clutch
Max speed about 120 km/h
This is the Modenas Newest Kriss Motorcycle. Since Kriss is the most good selling motorcycle in Malaysia (rather than Kristar), Modenas decided to bring Kriss back and called them Kriss 110 SE (Second Edition).
iii. Kriss 100
After the success of Kriss variants to dominate 110 cc small motorcycle segment in Malaysian market, Modenas launched another Kriss variant, this time with a 97 cc engine developed by Modenas. This model uses the same chassis and components as its other Kriss 'brothers' except the engine. However, there's no disc brake option available for Kriss 100.
iv. KR3 500cc
- Engine Type: 2-stroke, water-cooled V3
- Cylinder: Aluminium, chrome plated
- Piston: forged aluminium, single piston ring
- Bore x stroke: 59.6 x 59.6 mm
- Displacement: 498 cc
- Inlet system: Crankcase Reed, Keihin carburetors
- Ignition: Programmable ECU, CDI
- Max horsepower: 175PS+ @ 12,200rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh, with alternative ratios
- Clutch: Dry multiplate clutch
- Frame Type: Twin-Spar fabricated aluminium alloy
- Front suspension: Inverted-type telescopic Ohlins fork
- Rear suspension: Link type, Ohlins shock absorber
- Front brake: Brembo, opposed 4 pistons caliper x 2, Twin carbon discs
- Rear brake: Brembo, single steel disc
- Wheels: 17 inches front & rear
- Wheelbase: 1370 mm
- Weight: 116 kg approx.
The Modenas KR3 was the first racing motorcycle ever produced by Modenas. It featured a 500cc V3 engine which was different from most 500cc Motorcycle GP which used 4-cylinder engines. The KR3 was built by Modenas for Modenas KR Motorcycle Grand Prix team from 1997 to 2001 before taken over by Proton from 2002 to 2004 with the same machine before the team moved to Proton KR V5 machines.
v. Jaguh 175
Max power 16 PS (11.8 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Max torque 13.7 N·m (1.4 kgf·m) @ 7,500 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 173 cc
Bore x stroke 65 x 52.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Fuel tank capacity 14 L
Dry weight 132 kg
Transmission 6-speed
Max speed About 140 km/h
In year 1999, Modenas launched a small cruiser model based on popular Kawasaki Eliminator 125 cruiser series. This model is aimed for bikers who wish to own large American cruiser motorcycle but cannot afford to own them, due to very high duty on imported motorcycles placed by the government and also refusal of the banks to finance loans on large motorcycles.
vi. Karisma 125
Max power 6.8 kW @ 8,500 rpm
Max torque 9.3 N·m (0.95 kgf·m) @ 7,500 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 124.9 cc
Bore x stroke 51.5 x 60 mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L
Dry weight 105 kg
Transmission CVT
Max speed About 110 km/h
During these recent years, more and more scooter models were introduced in Malaysia. However, Kawasaki never produced any scooters, therefore Modenas had to source from a Taiwanese scooter company for the technology transfer.
The earliest production batches suffered poor handling, and after some improvements the handling of this model became better and Modenas Karisma dominmates the Malaysian scooter market since 2004.
vii. Elit Sport 150
On August 2003, Modenas introduced three scooters, based on models produced by PGO Scooters of Taiwan.Mostly as the great competitor of scooter producer such as Suzuki VS,Yamaha and Honda.
Modenas Elit scooter, basically a rebadged PGO Scooters T-Rex was launched as an alternative to the Karisma model, in two displacement choices - 125cc and the larger, more powerful 150cc variant. Another PGO-based 150cc model, the PGO G-Max 150(called as BLUR 150 in USA & BOBCAT 150 in Europe) was introduced as the "Modenas Elit Sports" in Malaysia, with a more aggressive engine tuning, alloy swing-arm and different more solid chassis/new era body design.The standard engine of Elit Sport 150cc pick up and top speed can easily beat Standard Cup Motors such as Honda EX5 100,Wave 125,Modenas 110,Modenas 125,Yamaha Lagenda 115,and Nouvo LC 135.
Engine
Type 4T /C5M
Bore X Stroke 57 X 58.6 mm
Displacement 149.5 cc
Compression Ratio 10
Carburetor CVK 24
Ignition System C.D.I
Starting System Electric & Kick
Cooling System Forced air cooling
Lubrication Compress & splash
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.5 litres
Fuel Consumption 30 km/L
Top Speed 130km/h
Type 4T /C5M
Bore X Stroke 57 X 58.6 mm
Displacement 149.5 cc
Compression Ratio 10
Carburetor CVK 24
Ignition System C.D.I
Starting System Electric & Kick
Cooling System Forced air cooling
Lubrication Compress & splash
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.5 litres
Fuel Consumption 30 km/L
Top Speed 130km/h
Transmission
Type C.V.T auto speed change
Clutch Centrifugal
Primary Reduction Ratio 1
Final Reduction Ratio 10.13
Driving System Dry, auto centrifugal system
Chassis
Type Steel tube
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Six bar linkage
Front Brake Hydraulic disk
Rear Brake Drum
Type Steel tube
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Six bar linkage
Front Brake Hydraulic disk
Rear Brake Drum
Electrical System
Battery 7 Ah
Battery 7 Ah
viii. Ceria
Max power 5.5 kW @ 7,750 rpm
Max torque 7.38 N·m @ 6,500 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 101 cc
Bore x stroke 51.5 x 48.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel tank capacity 6.7 L
Dry weight 98 kg
Transmission CVT
Max speed About 90 km/h
Modenas Ceria scooter was launched together with the Elit model. Also based on a PGO (the BuBu 100), this more retro-styled scooter uses a smaller 101 cc engine, making Ceria the scooter with the smallest displacement ever produced by Modenas.
ix. Dinamik
Max power 12.5 kW @ 9,000 rpm
Max torque 14.1 N-m @ 8,000 rpm
Engine type 2-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 118 cc
Bore x stroke 54 x 51.8 mm
Compression ratio 7.3:1
Fuel tank capacity 4.6 L
Dry weight 98 kg
Transmission 6-speed manual
Max speed About 110 km/h
After years producing only 4 stroke powered motorcycles, Modenas launched its first 2-stroke motorcycle, Dinamik together with Elit and Ceria scooters. Modenas claimed that this motorcycle is faster than a PROTON SATRIA NEO R3.It is also claimed by Modenas that this model exceeded Euro 2 emission standards without the addition of a catalytic converter.
This model was built by Modenas as a preparation to take part in Malaysian Cub Prix tournament which are currently dominated by Yamaha. machines. During the tournament, Modenas increases the displacement up to 125 cc to provide more power and torque.
x. Elegan
Max power 13 PS (9.56 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Max torque 11.7 N·m @ 6,000 rpm
Engine type SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, water-cooled
Displacement 149.6 cc
Bore x stroke 57 x 58.6 mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Fuel tank capacity 8.5 L (± 0.3 L reserve)
Dry weight 144 kg
Transmission CVT
Max speed About 130 ~ 140 km/h
At the end of February 2004, Modenas launched their first water-cooled scooter, Modenas Elegan. This model is targeted for those who wants to travel long distances. In addition to more powerful water-cooled engine, Elegan scooter features a large gasoline tank accessible under the handlebars, large underseat storage compartment, and digital meter panel for odometer,fuel gauge and thermometer. The engine cylinder is coated with Ni-Si ceramic for better reliability during long distance travels.
xi. Kristar
Kristar was launched by Modenas at the end of 2004. Modenas decided to produce Kristar as their all-new model after nearly a decade of Modenas Kriss production.
Even though Kristar uses the same engine as Kriss, Modenas claimed that Kristar achieved better fuel economy of 46.95 km/L @ 90 km/h, compared with Kriss with the fuel economy of 44 km/L @ 90 km/h. The increase of fuel economy is due to the installation of te fuel tank breather tube connected to the inlet manifold for better fuel emission and better fuel economy.
Besides of the new design and better fuel economy, Kristar also features an underseat compartment that can be opened from the same ignition key slot, dual headlights, stylish superbike-like muffler and rear light failure detection system which claimed by Modenas as the only model equipped with this system.
xii. Passion
Max power 7.1 kW @ 7,750 rpm
Max torque 9.3 N·m @ 6,7850 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 124.9 cc
Dry weight 97 kg
Transmission CVT
Max speed About 130 km/h
Modenas Passion is the latest scooter model launched by Modenas on January 2006. Using a pair of 14-inch cast iron wheels, Modenas Passion has a direct competition with Yamaha Ego.
xiii. X-cite
- Max power: 7.18 kW @ 7,500 rpm
- Max torque: 10.7 N·m @ 5,500 rpm
- Engine type: SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 130.4 cc
- Bore x stroke: 53.0 x 59.1 mm
- Compression ratio: 10:1
- Fuel tank capacity: 3.8 L
- Fuel consumption: 48.7 km/L
- Dry weight: 102.5 kg
- Transmission: 4-speed rotary
- Max speed: About 130 km/h
Modenas X-cite is the latest motorcycle model launced by Modenas on 12 September 2006 as the largest Cubä»” model ever manufactured by Modenas to compete with the water-cooled Yamaha Y135LC.
The main features of the Modenas X-cite are as follows:-
- Fuel tank which is accessible at the front, just below the handlebars which can be opened via ignition key slot
- Large underseat storage compartment
- Tachometer
- Keihin constant-velocity carburetor with throttle position sensor
- Ignition slot cover for better protection against theft
- Molybdenum-coated piston
xiv. GT128
The newer Modenas that has been launch on March 2009.It introduce the revolusioner chasis and the redesigned Xcite 130 engine. This Modenas has become one of the Malaysian most best seller Moped in 2009.Now GT128 is the flagship model of Modenas market
Ignition System DC CDI
Carburetor KEIHIN NCV 24mm with throttle position sensor
Compression Ratio 10:1
Max power 7.18 kW @ 7,500 rpm
Max torque 10.7 N·m @ 5,500 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 130.4 cc
Bore x stroke 53.0 x 59.1 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Fuel tank capacity 4.3 L
Dry weight 102 kg
Transmission 4-speed rotary
Max speed About 175 km/h
Fuel consumption 64.4 km/l @ 80km/h
Ignition System DC CDI
Carburetor KEIHIN NCV 24mm with throttle position sensor
Compression Ratio 10:1
Max power 7.18 kW @ 7,500 rpm
Max torque 10.7 N·m @ 5,500 rpm
Engine type SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement 130.4 cc
Bore x stroke 53.0 x 59.1 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Fuel tank capacity 4.3 L
Dry weight 102 kg
Transmission 4-speed rotary
Max speed About 175 km/h
Fuel consumption 64.4 km/l @ 80km/h
xv. CT110
The redowngraded of Modenas GT128 with the 110 cc engine.Its use the revolusioner GT128 chasis while the main power is came from 110cc kriss 1 redesign engine. The Modenas CT is the replacement of Modenas Kriss 1 and 2
Currently ,Modenas has develop an E-Bike,known as CTric that use 100% of electricity to move it...With zero emission,this CTric is predicted to be launched before end of this 2010.
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5. KAWASAKI
The history of Kawasaki dates back to the late 1870s. Shozo Kawasaki established the company in 1878 as a shipyard, making ocean going steel ships. By the late 1980s and early 1990’s Kawasaki was making everything from helicopters to bridges, robots to aircrafts!
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5. KAWASAKI
Kawasaki Motorcycles...
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Up till the Second World War, the company was doing great business and had started to specialize in the building of aircrafts. But after the war, building planes for ‘kamikazes’ was not the best business to be in.
So, Kawasaki decided to make a shift and bought over a prestigious motorcycle manufacturing company named Meguro Manufacturing. Even though Kawasaki had prior knowledge of building bikes, it wanted to grow big and needed Meguro’s expertise.
Meguro was, at that time, one of Japan’s oldest motorcycle company and had selling rights all across Japan and South East Asia. This proved to be a fruitful union and by 1961, Kawasaki had a range of bikes from 50cc to 500cc.
In the year 1962, the first motorcycle with the Kawasaki brand name was launched. With a 125cc, two-stroke single engine, the B8 was a hit. Slowly and steadily, the company managed to capture Japan fully with its two-stroke engines.
The story in the US was different and Kawasaki knew that a four stroke was needed in order to capture American hearts. It wanted to build a bike that would be the best in the world. The result was the Kawasaki Z1-900.
After the launch of the Z1-900, there was no looking back for Kawasaki Motorcycles. Some of its machines, such as the H1-R, H2-R and KR750, have been the best machines ever produced in biking history. The KR-250 and 350 have won several World Championships. And bikes such as the four cylinder four stroke engine Endurance and Superbike continue to play an important role in World Super Bikes today.
Kawasaki Motorcycles continue to constantly innovate themselves in bike technology. It latest launch is the Ninja ZX-6R. The Ninja is a hard-core sports bike with an ultra- aerodynamic body. This bike surpasses even the ZX-10R in terms of technology and its streamlined structure ensures that quicker acceleration at high speeds and increased rider comfort.
Apart from the Ninja, the new 2005 Kawasaki Z750 is an amazing street bike. It has a liquid cooled, 748cc, four-cylinder engine and is the first middleweight bike with an electric fuel injection system.
In addition to the above, there is also the Kawasaki KX250F which has been further revamped with engine and chassis updates. After winning the 2004 AMA THQ Supercross Series, Kawasaki engineers have improvised the machine further to achieve perfection.
Today, Kawasaki is a name to reckon with. Its constant strife to reach greater heights and overcome bigger challenges has made the company what it is today.
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