TVS Apache 160

TVS Motor Company Indonesia (TVSMCI) is really exploiting the large Indonesian motorcycle market. Following the previously launched TVS Neo (‘cub’ class motorcycle), TVS has launched the TVS Apache which positioned as a sporty class motorcycle. The launching ceremony has taken place at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran on Wednesday, 19 March 2007. It was attended by reporters from various media and also by the TVSMCI board of directors.
RTR Technology
TVS called the Apache as a masterpiece of 160 cc motorcycle. The reason was that beside its ergonomic design, the engine has been perfected by RTR (Racing Throttle Response) technology. This technology combined racing technology with a 15.2 Bhp, resulting in optimum acceleration. On the factory test, Apache could reach 60 km/hour in 4.8 second

Apache is also equipped with Rotal Petal Disc Brake with 270 mm of diameter, one of the largest in its class. This gives a very precise braking performance because the rapid cooling of the disc brake. For comfort, Apache uses the Poly Shock Absorber and the adjustable handle bar that could be adjusted from normal position into a more sporty racing position.

You can also test the TVS Apache by visiting the nearest dealers. TVSMCI wants you to experience the awesome bike for yourself. Currently, TVSMCI has 26 dealers in Java, North Sumatera, and Riau. For provide the best after-sales services, TVSMCI has a network of 71 workshop partners. So what you are waiting for? Get ready to ride TVS Apache!

Source: TVS Motor Indonesia

Honda FCX Clarity, a New Zero-emission Car

MSNBC reporting that Honda’s new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash in green motoring.
The picture above is 'HOnda FCX Clarity’ which presented to the media in Tokyo last May.

The FCX Clarity, which runs on hydrogen and electricity, emits only water and none of the noxious fumes believed to induce global warming. It is also two times more energy efficient than a gas-electric hybrid and three times that of a standard gasoline-powered car, the company says.

Japan’s third biggest automaker expects to lease out a “few dozen” units this year and about 200 units within three years. In California, a three-year lease will run $600 a month, which includes maintenance and collision coverage.

The FCX Clarity is an improvement of its previous-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, introduced in 2002.

A breakthrough in the design of the fuel cell stack, which is the unit that powers the car’s motor, allowed engineers to lighten the body, expand the interior and increase efficiency, Honda said.

The fuel cell draws on energy synthesized through a chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen in the air, and a lithium-ion battery pack provides supplemental power. The FCX Clarity has a range of about 270-miles per tank with hydrogen consumption equivalent to 74 miles per gallon, according to the carmaker.

The 3,600-pound vehicle can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

John Mendel, executive vice president of America Honda Motor Co., said at a morning ceremony it was “an especially significant day for American Honda as we plant firm footsteps toward the mainstreaming of fuel cell cars.”

The biggest obstacles standing in the way of wider adoption of fuel cell vehicles are cost and the dearth of hydrogen fuel stations. For the Clarity’s release in California, Honda said it received 50,000 applications through its Web site but could only consider those living near stations in Torrance, Santa Monica and Irvine.

Initially, however, the Clarity will go only to a chosen few starting July and then launch in Japan this fall.

source :MSNBC

Runs Biofuel, Hummer Go Green !

ZDNet reports that a biodiesel conversion specialist, Jonathan Goodwin, has retrofitted a Hummer to run on ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel or natural gas. The car gets the equivalent to 40 miles per gallon. Goodwin's company is an alternative energy start-up, SAE Energy. The company is filling an unlikely niche in the clean tech market: making muscle cars green. He's already converted about 60 H2 Hummers from gas to diesel and about 100 H1 hummers, including a Hummer that can burn the whole menu of clean fuels.

A gas-to-diesel conversion boosts a Hummer's mileage from about 10 miles a gallon to between 22 and 24 miles a gallon. Additionally, the horsepower jumps from about 325 in the regular Hummer to 650, giving the car more power.
Goodwin, who's based in Wichita, Kan., doesn't advertise or push the services through Web sites much because it generates too many inquiries. "I really get pounded with a lot of requests when I do," he said. "But it doesn't look like I will be able to hide much longer."

Gas-to-diesel conversions are the automotive equivalent of a heart transplant. The gas-burning engine and original transmission are removed and replaced with a Duramax diesel engine, typically inserted in Chevy trucks, and an Allison transmission.

With a Hummer, little retrofitting is required. With the Impala, the center divider in the car had to be widened. In the end, though, the car still accommodated four or more passengers, unlike the two-seater Lamborghini.

The performance increase comes in part from the inherent properties of diesel engines. Overall, a diesel can deliver more torque–the rotational force applied to an object, in this case the car's crankshaft–than a gas engine. A 500 horsepower gas engine might put out 600 foot-pounds of torque. A similar diesel might put out 800 to 900 foot-pounds of torque.

The engine inserted into the 1965 Impala cranks 850 horsepower and 1200 foot-pounds of torque. The Impala was chosen because it has a stronger frame than most other mid-1960s muscle cars.

"Torque is the key," Goodwin said.

Source : zdnet.

Honda Beat

After releasing a new type of sport bike named Honda CS1 (City Sport) about 2 monts ago, Honda plan to release a new type of automatic bike. The name of this newest automatic variant which sold in Indonesia is Honda Beat. It seems not so different compared to the former type, Vario. There still many characteristic features of Vario which sill implemented with this new type, such Side Stand Switch and Parking Brake Lock. In Thailand, this variant named with Icon.

Physically, the appearance is almost the same with Honda Icon. It also used 108 CC 4 stroke engine with CVT transmision. The available colours choice are Fusion Blue, Hip Hip Orange, Pop Pink, Hard Rock Black, Techno White, and Electro Red.

source : www.otocontest.com

Three Japan Scrap to Tghten the Fight

" First Drive of 3 Japan Car"

SUZUKI, Honda, and Toyota, three notable car maker manufacturer of Japan, scrapping to tighten in small sedan sale [of] sub-compact which have capacities to machine 1.5 Litre at the price of gyrating Rp 148 juta-Rp 167,9 International juta.Baik PT Indomobil Commercial, PT Honda Prospect Motor, and also PT Toyota Astra of Motor berlomba-lomba assure the consumer that best produknyalah. Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with the slogan of Always The Right Answer, All-New Honda City with the slogan of Beyond Expectation, while Toyota Vios with the easy slogan It’S Everything.Tidak to mention [which/such] among third sub sedan- that compact [is] best remember each product have the idiosyncrasy [by] xself.

Suzuki Baleno Next-G born by the name of Suzuki LIANA, representing abbreviation of Life In A New Age. Car fulfilling standard of this United States and Europe [is] launched first time [in] Geneva of Motor Show 2002 ( Swiss) in the early March 2002. [In] United States, Suzuki LIANA recognized by the name of Aerio. In Indonesia, Suzuki LIANA emerge with two name, variant of multi-purpose vehicle ( MPV) named [by] Suzuki Aerio, while sedan variant named [by] Suzuki Baleno Next-G, or New Baleno
Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with two version, what have gear [to] manual ( M / t) sold at the price of Rp 149 million and which have gear [to] otomatik ( A / t) sold at the price of Rp 160 million
[For A] While All-New Honda City use the platform from MPV sub-compact Honda, Fit. That Cause, All-New Honda City which is [in] Japan called [by] Fit Aria, [is] also categorized [by] as sedan which have nuance [to] MPV. All-New Honda City emerge with two version, what have gear [to] of manual Rp 152 million and which have gear [to] [of] otomatik [is] and also equiped [by] the Steermatic ( of a kind tiptronic) Rp 163 million
As for Toyota Vios projected [by] in the place of Toyota Soluna emerge in three type, namely type 1.5E have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 148 million, and also type 1.5G have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 157 million and 1.5G have gear [to] [of] otomatik sold at the price of Rp 167 million. Name Vios come from Latin Ianguage, meaning to come forth.

Pedrosa beat Rossi in Barcelona

Don't Need New Machine

BARCELONA - the time gap between the two riders show how dominant Dani Pedrosa in Grand Prix of Catalunya. that Repsol Honda Racer so quickly. He has time to lead till seven second in race mid line finis, after 25 mop, Pedrosa it'is true only exeed 2,8 second. But, that happened because he has unnecessary force the x'self again [in] race end
Entering this GP Catalunya, opportunity Pedrosa in fact have time to be hesitated. Cause, Barcelona [is] circuit claiming strong power machine. For a while, motor of Honda RC212V used by Pedrosa known as one other weak.

Honda have the opdon degrade the new machine, but later;then set mind on to delay again its usage Yesterday Pedrosa indicate that hedo not new butuh machine. small body ( 158 cm / 48 singk) able to lessen the motor burden, make fast as boisterous as more strong and heroic other;dissimilar motor in diametrical trek.
Not only that, mobility RC212V also make the quicker Pedrosa [in] curve. If only non-stoped to force the x'self until finis, possible Pedrosa can win the race yesterday with the distance more than ten second
Emulation most exclaim is yesterday happened rear Pedrosa. Pledge of Fiat Yamaha Valentino Rossi have to compete to ossify with the pledge of Ducati Marlboro Casey Stoner
Start from ninth position, Slow Rossi poke forwards. He and Stoner have time to change the position twice. But, finally Rossi which finis in position runner-up
With that result, struggling perform the practical world champion become the emulation of Rossi versus Pedrosa. Rossi nowadays have 142 poin, Pedrosa only seven poin rear.

source : dunia otomotif

Tabanan Grasstrack and Motocross Championship

Tens of local crosser and outside bali, last saturday and sunday, june 7th and 8th 2008 bumping against to race in arena of championship of Grasstrack and Motocross in circuit of Pangkung Tibah - Tanah Lot Ground, Tabanan. This Ajang represent the second series from 4 series which its plan take place the year 2008.even this time is not so croud as the first, which is toned up by attendance crosser of Javanese national Aep Dadang from West Java, this second break even is also followed by the Javanese taft crosser-crosser of East java. Meanwhile from local bali partake to fight for example crosser usrok and gendowor from Adrenaline Tracker, beside also descend the crossers from team of Bali MX strenghtened by Diva Ismayana and Kadek Rubin Mc RAE.

According To Chief of Committee of race Ketut Panca Wirawan, this championship performed to channel the talent of all motocross mania, specially in Tabanan area.This championship is plan to performed routine every year, with invite outer bali crossers of to fish the local antusiasm.
this Year championship fight to win prise of 4 motorbike unit.

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