Procession of the launch of Honda spacy in JIExpo, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, yesterday (04/05/2011), immediately followed by the first session of the ride for journalists. Describe the character of the Honda scooter which is positioned head-to-head with rivals Yamaha Mio Soul is this?
Each journalist was given a chance to round the track three times. That opportunity is sufficient to know the basic character-engined 108 cc scooter is because the track complete with several obstacles. Starting from the straight path winding road 200 meters to the limited array of used tires.
It was a relief when Kompas.com sitting on these motors. The impression ergonomic feel with slick tread soles on the asphalt. Dimensions 1841 x 660 x 1094 mm (length, width, and height) spacy quite ideal for the average person's body posture Indonesia. For riders fat with 178 cm tall and weighs 110 kg, for example, sitting position and still feel comfortable because the space width footrest. Even when the road is straight, the elbow has not been in contact with the thigh, except when turning.
Fun, when traveling to the mall, market, or reception, the driver or passengers also do not have a headache thinking about saving helmet where. Spacy enough trunk space to store the head protector. Selaini, the security system is still the same as any other Honda scooter. Machines do not want to live if the standard tilt still attached (automatic switch stand).
"Spacy target segment is very different from the BEAT. If BEAT created initial consumer who wants to have a compact motorcycle, the spacy for families because of its dimensions more easily. This is according to the philosophy of his name, spacy," explained Auddie Wiranata, AHM marketing director, told Compass. com.
Responsive and agile
When the engine 108 cc 4-stroke SOHC engine with a compression ratio of 9.2: 1 is turned on, sounds a bit soft and the vibration was felt when stationary. Interestingly, the front lights (headlight) automatically illuminates when the machine is turned on (without having to move the button) because the automatic headlight feature on (Aho) in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
Turn the gas lever, the scooter is out of PS 8.54 and 8.03 Nm of torque it feels fairly responsive. Even on the straight track of 200 meters, speedometer could penetrate 70 km per hour. Another rider who weighs 68 kg admitted reaching speeds of 80 km per hour on the track. When invited to weave on the track, spacy also feels easier to control.
This provision makes spacy suitable for use with both in urban stop and go driving style. Although brief, three-lap sessions provided AHM enough to give a positive first impression. Especially if you see the official price offered, the price of Honda spacy starting from Rp11, 75 million per unit (on the road in Jakarta) is making this model the potential!
