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Honda Develops a Powerful, Fuel-efficient 700cc Engine for Midsize Motorcycle

TOKYO, JAPAN - September 26, 2011 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the development of a new motorcycle engine with a powerful torque in the low to mid-speed range and high-end fuel efficient performance of the environment, with a second-generation transmission with double clutch. This new engine is a liquid-cooled 700cc 4-stroke line, 2-cylinder that fits into the midrange of class (moving between 500 and 750cc) popular in Europe.Fuel economy greater than 27 km / L, the best (1) in the mid-range class, and carries an approximate 40% (2) improvement compared to other sports models in its class.

The new engine can be paired with a new lightweight, compact second-generation dual-clutch transmission, with a smooth feel and live and excellent transmission efficiency, in addition to a 6-speed manual transmission.

The new engine will be mounted on three models based on different concepts, which are designed for exposure to EICMA2011 (69th International Exhibition of bike) to be held in November in Milan, Italy.

Honda has developed this new bike engine to achieve a set of motorcycles based on its new concept to provide outstanding fuel efficiency in the middle of the room, while providing powerful, throbbing torque in the normal range for tourism and the district urban.

Development was carried out to meet these requirements:

Honda has determined the configuration of the engine after reviewing a variety of engine types from many perspectives and decided on a line-in, 700cc, two cylinders with 62 degrees forward lean (roll angle).In response to a wide variety of uses, two transmissions can be coupled with this engine: the second generation of Honda Transmission Clutch innovative double, and a 6-speed manual transmission.

Honda Motorcycles Hold Cross-Cultural Charm

He seemed to be only when he was 41 in 1948, Honda started his own Honda Motor Company, but he had already owned a car repair shop, starting way back in 1928. He believed he had to design it well, and do it well, to compete well, then its main objective was the design, followed by quality. Despite profits being on a motorcycle upward trend in 1953, the economic depression in Japan almost wrecked his business. Even if an insufficient number of sales were made, he kept the plant going because he did not like the idea of ​​taking people's work.The wisdom of this decision was upheld in 1958 by the release of what became the most successful motorcycle in the world, the Super Cub C100. The bike, which included a three-speed transmission, over a four-stroke engine, was a versatile bike that was cheap and could be used by anyone.

Not just the new owners could operate easily, but it became a means of travel for women. The popularity of the Honda motorcycle catapulted to number one position by the amount of motorcycle makers in 1959. That their direction to choose to start the expansion around the world.They planned to establish a precedent, and so they decided to come to the United States. The success of America would surely bring success in the world, they believed. June 1959 for the first time a Honda could be purchased in a retail store in America, specifically Los Angeles, and the number of wells dealers had not sprung up to about 75 a year later.

Making available half the money for two important organizations, Honda have demonstrated their commitment to the community and gained a huge amount of public trust for their business.These are the Council of the motorcycle industry and the Motorcycle Safety Council, both very popular with motorcycle enthusiasts. People kept promoting Honda as the leading manufacturer of motorcycle in the seventies, as they continued the development of new bikes that proved irresistible. Honda cycles in 1973 were the champions of more than 70 races around the globe, and they were soon recognized as the fastest available. GL1000 Gold Wing the revolutionary was launched in 1975, making touring bikes comfortable and elegant, and the style has been imitated by competitors eager to Honda.

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