Honda has been developing and rapidly deploying various environmental and energy technologies to share the joy of mobility with people around the world. As a global company, we strive to satisfy mobility needs while also reducing environmental impact from our products to realize a sustainable motorized society.

Two new eco-friendly engines for the global market

In September 2011, Honda announced the development of two new engines targeting the global market: the next-generation eSP (enhanced Smart Power) engine for compact scooters and a new 700-cc engine for mid-size vehicles.

Next-generation eSP engine for compact scooter (enhanced Smart Power)

Our newly developed global engine for compact scooters, eSP, is quieter, more durable, and more fuel-efficient than conventional engines for compact scooters. It has a 25% higher fuel economy (125 cc) thanks to its thoroughly redesigned engine, smaller size and lighter weight, a PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system (see note), and a newly developed drive belt made of highly elastic rubber.
We plan to use the engine in the Click125i (Thailand, January 2012), Vario Techno125 (Indonesia, March 2012), PCX (125 cc) and PCX150 (Japan, June 2012), and other scooters manufactured around the world.

New 700-cc engine for mid-size motorcycles

Our new 700-cc engine for mid-size motorcycles is a liquid-cooled four-stroke overhead camshaft (OHC) in-line 2-cylinder motorcycle engine, which is designed based on a new concept aimed at being more fun, easy to ride, and comfortable for daily use compared to conventional sports bikes. Fuel economy was improved by more than 40% compared to conventional engines for same-class motorcycles.

Models equipped with the new engine have already been released. The first was the NC700X, released in Europe in November 2011. The new engine has since been applied to two additional models, the INTEGRA and NC700S, which have also been released in Japan. The engine is slated for gradual expansion to newly developed models and to markets around the world.

All motorcycles made in Indonesia to feature PGM-FI

Honda has announced that it will install its environmentally-responsible, electronically-controlled fuel injection system, the PGM-FI system, in all motorcycle models produced in Indonesia by the end of 2013, ahead of new emission regulations scheduled to take effect in Indonesia in 2013. PGM-FI uses electronic control to ensure that the optimal amount of fuel is consistently injected, making exhaust gas emissions cleaner while also achieving both excellent power performance and fuel economy.

As the first step to installing PGM-FI in all models, in November 2011 Honda introduced PGM-FI-equipped versions of the Spacy Helm-In scooter and the Supra X 125 Helm-In Cub-type model, both of which have been well received by many Indonesian consumers for their builtin helmet storage space, an uncommon feature of scooters in Indonesia.

Honda began motorcycle production in Indonesia in 1971, with cumulative production passing the 30-million-unit milestone in March 2011. The rapidly growing motorcycle market in Indonesia is forecast to exceed 8-million units this year, setting a new all-time record. To continue meeting growing demand, we are working to provide products exceeding consumers’ expectations with speed, affordability, and low CO2 emissions. We will also be more proactive about fulfilling our social responsibilities, especially in the areas of traffic safety and environmental protection.

Note :

PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection System) is a registered trademark of Honda.

Next-generation eSP engine for compact scooters

	Models equipped with eSP: Click 125i (top left) Vario Techno 125 (top right) PCX (bottom)

New 700-cc engine for mid-size motorcycles

	Models equipped with the new 700-cc engine: NC700X (top left) INTEGRA (top right) NC700S (bottom)

Indonesia-made scooters equipped with PGM-FI

Supra X 125 Helm-In

Spacy Helm-In