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Motorcycle September 12 , 2003 |
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| New Spacy 100 Scooter on Sale |
Tokyo, September 12, 2003 --- Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of a new
scooter, the Spacy 100, a fully equipped, highly reliable 4-stroke, 100cc model that is easy to
ride and provides outstanding transportation convenience. The Spacy 100 goes on sale
September 13 throughout Japan.
Featuring a quiet, fuel-efficient, air-cooled 4-stroke engine, the Spacy 100 has power
characteristics ideal for city driving. With its user-friendly body size, ample seating space for
tandem riding, front/rear aluminum wheels that provide enhanced ride stability and a 12-inch
front wheel, this new scooter reaches new heights of ride comfort and maneuverability.
Additional features made available for a reasonable price include an anti-theft system and
Honda's combined brake system (which ensures balanced front and rear braking) for secure
braking.
Four standard colors are offered to appeal to the broadest range of customer preferences:
Black, Pearl White, Boss Gray Metallic and Pearl Corn Yellow.
Production of the Spacy 100 takes full advantage of Honda's global network, with research and
development conducted in Japan, optimal procurement of parts from various countries in Asia,
and assembly at Wuyang-Honda Motors (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd in China under stringent quality
control standards.
To date Honda has exported motorcycles from China to Japan (the Today went on sale in
August 2002), Africa, Central and Latin America and the Middle and Near East; from Thailand
to Europe and Oceania; from India to Europe, Africa and Central and Latin America; and from
Brazil to North America, Europe and Central and Latin America. The Spacy 100 represents the
second scooter model to be exported from China to Japan.
Optimally leveraging worldwide operating resources and achieving a mutually complementary
supply of products within regions, Honda is moving forward with its 'Made by Global Honda'
policy, responding to diversifying customer demand by manufacturing in the appropriate
location for supply to each market.
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Spacy 100
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Main Features of the Spacy 100
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Quiet, fuel-efficient, air-cooled 4-stroke engine |
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The new Spacy is equipped with a highly reliable, quiet, lightweight, compact,
forced-air-cooled engine. The adoption of an air injection (secondary air supply) system
reduces pollutant gases in emissions, and the auto-choke system, well-known for its
superior reliability, ensures stable start-up. Power characteristics optimized for low to
mid-range engine speeds make for ease of use in the stop - and - start patterns common in
city driving.
The Spacy 100 offers 30%* better fuel economy than the former Lead 100.
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*Honda
in-house measurement.
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Comfortable styling; a full range of equipment |
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The Spacy features an impressive visage with a bold, large dual 40W halogen headlight
arrangement. The dynamic-look rear-view mirrors and uniquely-designed combination
lamps offer superb visibility and sharp, vibrant styling.
The extra-comfortable seats are made of a urethane material covered with granulated
leather, and the 730mm seat height is low enough to allow riders to plant their feet firmly
on the ground. The Spacy 100 is equipped with a die-cast aluminum carrier that highlights
the sportiness of the rear form, as well as handy side grips on the scooter stand. The 22-liter *
capacity helmet storage space located under the seat is large enough to accommodate a
standard full-face helmet.
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*Honda
in-house measurement.
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Comprehensive anti-theft system and safety equipment |
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The anti-theft system utilizes a key cylinder that features centralized control of the main
switch, seat opener and handle lock. The key cylinder is also equipped with a shutter-like
protective cover. Extra security is achieved through pre-wiring for an optional alarm kit or
immobilizer alarm. Safety equipment includes a combined brake system that distributes an
appropriate balance of front and rear wheel braking force when only the left (rear wheel)
brake lever is used. This enables effective stopping while maintaining vehicle stability.
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 Outline of Wuyang-Honda Motors (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd
| Established : |
July 1992 |
| Locations : |
Guangzhou City, Guandong Province |
| Capital : |
30 million US dollars (approx. 3.57 billion yen) |
| Capitalization ratio : |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 50%
Guangzhou Motor Group 50% |
| Area of business: |
Manufacture and sales of motocycles and motorcycle parts
and after-sales service |
| Number of employees: |
Approximately 2000 |
| Production capacity : |
450,000 units/year |
Specifications
| Model Name |
Spacey 100
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| Model Type |
Honda·BC--JF13
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| L x W x H (m) |
1.795x0.680x1.070
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| Wheelbase (m) |
1.235
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Ground Clearance (m)
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0.125
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| Seat Height (m) |
0.730
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| Vehicle Weight (kg) |
101
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| Dry weight (kg) |
94
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| No. of Riders |
2
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| Turing Radius (m) |
1.9
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| Engine Model/Type |
JF13E (forced, air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder)
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| Displacement (cm3) |
102
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| Bore x Stroke (mm) |
50.0x52.0
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| Compression Ratio |
9.0
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| Maximum Power (kW[PS]/rpm) |
5.2[7.1]/7,500
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| Maximum Torque (N·m[kg·m]/rpm) |
7.8[0.8]/5,000
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| Fuel Consumption (km/liter) |
45.0 (60km/h flat track, constant test conditions)
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| Carburetor Type |
VK0AE
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| Starter |
Self-starting (also kick-start)
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| Ignition |
CDI type, battery powered ignition
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) |
6.5
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| Lubrication |
Combination pressure / splash
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| Clutch |
Dry, multi-plate shoe
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| Gearbox |
Continuously variable (V-Matic)
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| Gear Ratio |
1 gear |
2.830-0.850
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| Differential(primary/secondary) |
2.500/3.769
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| Caster angle (degrees) /Trail (mm) |
27°00'/75
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| Tire Size |
Front |
90/90-12 44J
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| Rear |
100/90-10 56J
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| Braking System |
Front |
Hydraulic disc
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| Rear |
Mechanical leading/trailing
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| Suspension |
Front |
Telescopic
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| Rear |
Unit-swing type
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| Frame |
Underbone
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