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Honda to exhibit 2WD electric motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show?

By Mike Hanlon
September 30, 2009

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The side view of the EV-Cub electric motorcycle
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Honda has released images of several new eco-friendly two-wheelers it will present at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, including the EV-Cub electric motorcycle, the EVE-neo electric scooter and its previously-announced PCX global scooter, the first two-wheeler to employ an 'idling stop system'. The most interesting of the new eco-bikes is without doubt the EV-Cub, which employs what appears to be car2car and car2driver communications dubbed HELLO! (Honda ELectric mobility LOop) and a LOOP portable communication tool that fits in the palm of one’s hand and “allows people and mobility devices to communicate with each other.” The EV-Cub also appears to have electric motors in both front and rear wheels, indicating that it is almost certainly a two-wheel-drive (2WD) motorcycle. 2WD motorcycles are expected to become commonplace in the future as, like their 4WD automotive cousins, they offer traction advantages on loose surfaces and wet roads and improve rider safety, especially for learners.

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Yamaha, Ohlins, Christini and KTM have been working on 2WD systems for motorcycles for almost a decade and have independently reported that the systems offer significant advantages for non-expert riders.
Honda’s press statement gives no clue to the EV-Cub’s technologies other than stating it’s an electric motorcycle, and will use Honda’s HELLO and LOOP systems.
The EV-Cub is also much thinner than a normal motorcycle, presumably making full use of an electric motorcycle’s lower power by requiring it to push around as little weight as possible.
Honda has previously indicated that it will have an electric motorcycle on the market by the end of 2010, so it’s reasonable to assume that although the machine is dubbed an exhibition vehicle, it’s a good guide as to what we can expect within 12 months.

PCX with 'idling stop system'

The PCX is equipped with a newly-developed low-friction, water-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder 125cc engine and is capable of achieving excellent fuel economy of approximately 50km/liter (ECE 40 MODE) according to Honda. The 'idling stop system', which automatically stops the engine when the motorcycle comes to a temporary stop, was adopted to improve fuel economy.
To be manufactured in Thailand, the PCX conforms the current exhaust emission standards in Japan, Europe and the U.S. by employing Honda’s PGM-FI electronic fuel injection system and a catalyst device in the muffler.
In addition to having the first stop-start system on a motorcycle, the PCX employs Honda’s ACG starter which combines a cell motor and alternating current generator and can be incorporated into a compact engine size as well as significantly reducing starting noise.
Finally, all PCX models will be equipped with the CBS (Combined Brake System for the front and rear wheels) and will be introduced not just to Asian market countries, but also to Japan, Europe and the U.S. as an affordable commuter model.

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Xenter 125

Yamaha Xenter launched

Yamaha has revealed its new Xenter scooter, which incorporates several big bike features.

Foremost among these are the large 16” five-spoke wheels. They come shod in bespoke tyres - 100/80 at the front and 120/80 at the rear - that are claimed to give enhanced grip.

2012 Yamaha Xenter 125. Scroll down for more images.

The Xenter also gets monocross rear suspension, as found on the TMAX maxi scooter. Such a set-up is reckoned to offer an improved ride and more precise handling, plus it should make carrying a pillion passenger easier.

Although the 267 mm front disc and 150 mm rear drum brakes may be fairly modest, Yamaha's Unified Brake System comes fitted as standard. This is designed to balance out the braking pressures being applied to the front and back wheels, so providing more effective stopping power.

There’s no doubt that the Xenter is an attractive scooter, with twin headlights giving it a purposeful look. The handlebars house an LCD dashboard, while at the rear there’s an integrated luggage carrier and an LED light unit. Weight ready to ride is 142 kg (313 lbs), and the seat height is a low 785 mm (30.9”).

Two versions of the Xenter will be available, although the only things that differentiate them are the capacity of their fuel-injected, four valve, single cylinder engines and the paintwork options.

The smaller of the two has 125 cc, and its power and torque outputs are 12.3 bhp (9.2 kW / 12.5 PS) and 11.9 Nm (8.7 lb/ft) respectively. Buyers can choose from Midnight Black, Sky Blue or Avalanche White colour schemes.

In 155 cc guise, power rises to 15.5 bhp (11.6 kW / 15.7 PS), while peak torque is 14.8 Nm (10.9 lb/ft). This also comes in Midnight Black and Avalanche White, as well as London Grey. The name of that last colour choice seems somewhat ironic, seeing as it looks like only the 125 cc Xenter will be marketed in the UK.

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Modèles Yamaha WGP 50th Anniversary

Pour célébrer ses 50 ans de compétition en Grand Prix, Yamaha a le plaisir d’annoncer le lancement d’une gamme de modèles aux couleurs des machines utilisées par les pilotes Jorge Lorenzo et Ben Spies tout au long de la saison Moto GP 2011. Inspirée du thème « speed block » rouge et blanc des premières motos Grand Prix Yamaha des années 1960 et 1970, cette livrée spéciale WGP 50th Anniversary, classique mais contemporaine, sera disponible sur les modèles YZF-R1, FZ8, YZF-R6, YZF-R125, Aerox et TZR50.

Il y a cinquante ans, Yamaha envoyait ses premiers pilotes de Grand Prix aux championnats du monde. Notre nouveau pilote d’usine Ben Spies a célébré l’événement en signant sa première victoire en MotoGP à Assen, en juin 2011. Au guidon de la Yamaha YZR-M1 en livrée rouge et blanche WGP 50th Anniversary spécialement conçue pour l’occasion, Spies perpétue la tradition victorieuse qui a permis à Yamaha de devenir l’un des fabricants les plus innovants et les plus créatifs de l’industrie.
Depuis la création de sa première moto, Yamaha a toujours pensé que la course était essentielle pour améliorer les modèles. En effet, chacune de nos victoires, depuis la première au Tourist Trophy de l’île de Man en juin 1961 jusqu’à celles des Grands Prix moto remportés cette année par Jorge Lorenzo et Ben Spies, a permis à nos ingénieurs et stylistes d’améliorer et de développer des modèles de pointe.
Au cours des cinquante dernières années, le programme de course de Yamaha a conduit au développement de technologies de moteur et de châssis parmi les plus innovantes, ainsi qu’à la création de modèles de course révolutionnaires tels que la moto YZF-R1, dont le vilebrequin “crossplane” est directement issu du modèle de course YZR-M1.
Pour célébrer un demi-siècle de succès au Grand Prix, Yamaha produira une quantité limitée de motos et de scooters « WGP 50th Anniversary ». Reposant sur la livrée traditionnelle qu’arborait la moto YZR-M1 des pilotes Jorge Lorenzo et Ben Spies en 2011, cet habillage intemporel très spécial s’inspire du célèbre “speedblock” de décor couleurs rouge et blanche des toutes premières motos de course de Yamaha.
Cette nouvelle livrée exclusive WGP 50th Anniversary sera disponible sur une quantité limitée de modèles 2012 (YZF-R1, YZF-R6, YZF-R125, FZ8, Aerox et TZR50). Les propriétaires de ces nouveaux modèles WGP 50th Anniversary recevront un certificat d’authentification, ainsi que le magazine « Insider » de Yamaha contenant les dernières actualités, des interviews et des informations sur les nouveaux modèles.