PCX Scooter, New Weapon Honda in 2010
Thai Honda Manufacturing (THM), one of Honda production base for global markets, in Thailand, Monday (14 / 9), introduced and announced that they started to produce new scooter named PCX.
According to Japan’s Honda Motor Co., the new scooter will be a global product that will be exported to various regions, beginning early next year. Honda main target is Japan, Europe, and the United States.
However, Honda also said that another target of this scooter is the ASEAN countries. Meaning, Indonesia, as one of the wheels of motor vehicle market in ASEAN’s second largest today, certain to be targeted. Enthusiasts Honda or Honda scooter that want to perform more exclusive live wait for the presence of this scooter next year.
According to Honda, scooters PCX into products for the global market for this type of wheeled vehicle is very easy to use. In addition, the appearance is also more stylish and innovative.Added, the basic design of this scooter is a key component for manufacturing process efficiency.
PGM-FI & Sophisticated. Machines used in the PCX capacity of 125 cc, 4-step, and one cylinder. Honda developed a technology that has the ability to reduce friction between the components in the engine.
Next result, PCX fuel consumption is also frugal. Based on tests conducted by the company in Thailand, PCX gasoline consumption 50 km / liter (ECE40 MODE). The results are obtained thanks to a combination of other technology applications, namely electronic fuel injection system typical Honda PGM-FI, and the idle stop system, a system that turns off the engine when the motor stopped temporarily.
Also described, this scooter Thailand reached the level of emissions standards that reference the standard 6 Japan, Europe, and the United States. For this, the exhaust fitted with a filter catalyst and prevent the spread of toxic emissions in the atmosphere when the engine started.
Honda claims the other, PCX is a 125 cc scooter in the world’s first equipped with ACG starter.This last technology is the electric starter motor that also functions as a generator or power plant, the same as those used in advanced or hybrid cars today.
In the same way, according to Honda, this scooter engine size to be more compact. The way it also reduces the noise when the engine started.
Another feature is the CBS or the Combined Brake System Honda introduced in Indonesia through CBS Vario Techno. CBS is a system to help the rear brakes work to create stability.
If you have this, the price certainly be more expensive. PCX will be exclusive premium scooter with 125 cc engine.
