ZitatHonda-The Power of Dreams Honda Introduces the "Ape100", a New, 5-Speed Mini Sports Bike
Tokyo, February 14, 2002 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the "Ape100", a new mini sports bike for Japan's Type II (50-125cm3) licensing category. Features of the Ape 100 include a powerful 100cm3 air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single engine, a motorcycle-type 5-speed transmission offering the sort of handling and control enjoyment associated with larger motorcycles, and friendly, approachable styling. This model will be available for sale starting February 15, 2002.
The Ape 100 uses the same compact chassis and simple, friendly styling that characterized its predecessor, the popular Ape 50cc motorbike, but includes a larger 100cm3 engine (7PS maximum power output) that delivers a significantly more robust ride. This larger powerplant, combined with a more rigid frame, swingarm and rear wheel, as well as the addition of a longer seat, allow the Ape 100 to carry two with ease.
Color for the standard model is Classical White, but riders can also take advantage of Honda's popular Color Order Plan to customize their Ape 100 according to their own unique preferences by selecting any of 42 possible color combinations (including 7 fuel tank colors, 3 frame colors, and 2 fender/side cover/headlight cover colors).
The name "Ape" is a playful appellation chosen in light of the position of the ape as the member of the animal kingdom most closely associated with human beings, leading to an image of a friendly, familiar little motorcycle with which all kinds of people can enjoy close association.
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Specifications As of February 20, 2002 Vehicle Name Ape100 Vehicle Type Honda · BC-HC07 Length x Width x Height (m) 1.715 x 0.770 x 970 Wheelbase (m) 1.190 Ground Clearance (m) 0.160 Seat Height (m) 0.715 (at seat center) Curb Weight (kg) 87 Dry Weight (kg) 82 Seating Capacity (person) 2 Turning Radius (m) 2 Engine Type HC07E (air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder) Engine Capacity (cm3) 99 Bore x Stroke (mm) 53.0 x 45.0 Compression Ratio 9.4 Maximum Power (kW[PS]/rpm) 5.1[7]/8,000 Maximum Torque (N·m/rpm) 7[0.71]/6,500 Fuel Consumption (km/) 53.2 (60km/h constant speed) Carburetor Type PB5QA Starter Primary kick Ignition CDI-type, battery-powered Lubrication Force-fed and splash Fuel Tank Capacity () 5.5 Clutch Wet-type multiplate with coil springs Transmission Constant mesh 5-speed return-type Gear Ratio 1st Gear 3.083 2nd Gear 1.882 3rd Gear 1.400 4th Gear 1.130 5th Gear 0.923 Final Drive Primary: 4.437/Secondary: 2.200 Caster Angle/trail(mm) 28º30'/89 Tire Size Front 120/80-12 54J Rear 120/80-12 54J Braking System Front Mechanical, leading/trailing drum-type Rear Mechanical, leading/trailing drum-type Suspension Front Telescopic-type Rear Swing arm-type Frame Construction Diamond-type The specifications of released on February 14 contained incorrect figures of Vehicle Type, Wheelbase, Ground Clearance and Fuel Consumption The find specifications are as above.
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