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Honda E-Clutch: What Is It and How Does It Work?

One of the key talking points from Honda this year has been the E-Clutch technology. The tech is going to be available for a number of models and it is designed to make motorcycle easier and more accessible to more people. But what is it and how does it work?

The Honda E-Clutch seamlessly combines elements from quickshifters, manually-operated clutches, and Honda’s renowned Dual Clutch Transmission technology, resulting in a distinctive synthesis of these technologies.

Remarkably compact, the system weighs a mere 2 kilograms, and both the clutch and transmission hardware maintain the conventional motorcycle standard, showcasing its adaptability for potential future applications.

Operationally, the Honda E-Clutch is user-friendly, eliminating the necessity for the clutch lever when shifting gears. Riders can effortlessly engage ultra-fast, consistent gear changes by simply manipulating the shift pedal. The clutch lever is rendered redundant during starts or stops, as the system activates upon engine ignition, ensuring smooth management and preventing engine stalls—particularly advantageous for urban riding characterized by frequent stops and starts.

Beyond enhancing enjoyment and convenience, the Honda E-Clutch introduces unparalleled flexibility. Riders can opt to use the clutch lever conventionally at any time. If the lever is used, the system swiftly reactivates after a brief pause at a specific engine rpm or after a short duration at lower engine speeds. The system can be deactivated entirely for a particular ride using the switchgear on the left handlebar, signified by an ‘M’ on the instrument panel.

Moreover, the Honda E-Clutch lets riders to customize the ‘operation feel,’ determining the force required on the shift pedal for gear changes. Three settings—Hard, Medium, and Soft – are available independently for upshifting and downshifting. The technology also prompts the rider to downshift, signaled by an instrument panel symbol, when it detects the motorcycle in a high gear at a certain speed.

The Honda E-Clutch orchestrates clutch engagement and disengagement by analyzing parameters such as vehicle speed, throttle opening angle, engine rpm, shift pedal pressure, clutch motor reduction gear angle, engine countershaft speed, and gear position. An actuator unit with two motors inside the right-hand engine cover operates the clutch, simultaneously controlling the engine’s ignition timing and fuel injection, resulting in seamless, jolt-free shifting in diverse situations.

Positioned to elevate the riding experience worldwide, the Honda E-Clutch system underscores Honda’s commitment, 75 years since its establishment, to advancing its legacy of rider-centric innovation.

Honda Working On A Turbocharge CRF1100L Africa Twin?

A new patent suggests Honda is developing a powerful version of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.

According to the documents, Honda tweaks the twin-engine in order to fit in a turbocharger in the form of a twin-screw compressor.

The concept is similar to the supercharger found on the Kawasaki H2/Z H2; however, Honda is developing a turbocharge that offers more torque in the lower end, thus improve the Africa Twin touring capabilities.

The patent shows that the compressor is mounted above the gearbox and would use two injectors for each cylinder.

We can safely assume the turbocharger will allow the Africa Twin to produce a higher power than the current 98hp @ 7,500rpm and 103Nm @ 6,000rpm available from the 1,083cc twin-cylinder engine.

While the latest patent may make us feel excited, the Japanese manufacturer is more likely to introduce a smaller version of the Africa Twin in the form of the revived Transalp rumoured to make its appearance this year EICMA.

Honda Developing A Ride-By-Wire Clutch System, But Why?

The latest patent from Honda suggests the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is developing a computer-assisted clutch system similar to the throttle-by-wire system available today.

The Japanese marquee currently offers the conventional cable clutch, hydraulic and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) in its fleet of motorcycles; thus, developing another type of clutch system really put us on edge.

Like the throttle-by-wire systems that are now a must-have feature on every big bike, a clutch-by-wire will allow ECU assistance.

According to the latest reports, the clutch lever will be linked to an electric pump to modulate the pressure, while a hydraulic pressure control unit will ensure a typical clutch feel.

While some may question the need for another computer intervention, some may appreciate the new system to help manage the clutch during high and low speeds.

Then again, if you are not keen on the new development, we can at least appreciate the thought process from Honda.

(source: CycleWorld)

Honda Bangunkan Teknologi Autopilot Untuk Motosikal

Teknologi ‘adaptive cruise control’ seakan menjadi fokus utama pengeluar motosikal dunia bagi 2021 dengan BMW dan Ducati telah pun memperkenalkan ciri ini menerusi R 1250 RT dan Multistrada V4.

Kawasaki serta KTM turut dilaporkan sedang mengusahakan teknologi terbabit bagi model akan datang maka bukan satu kejutan apabila Honda dilaporkan mengikut langkah sama.

Bagaimanapun, ketika Ducati, BMW, Kawasaki dan KTM menghasilkan teknologi ‘adaptive cruise control’ hasil kerjasama dengan Bosch, Honda mengambil langkah berlainan dengan mewujudkan sistem tersebut sendiri berdasarkan paten yang telah difailkan di Jerman.

*Paten penggunaan ‘adaptive cruise control’ pada motosikal Honda

Bukan itu sahaja, Honda bakal mengangkat teknologi tersebut ke tahap yang lebih tinggi dengan membolehkan jentera dikemudikan oleh komputer yang turut mampu mengawal pendikit serta brek.

*Sistem ‘adaptive cruise control’ Honda berkeupayaan menukar haluan motosikal tanpa kawalan penunggang.

Teknologi pemanduan autonomi bukanlah perkara baharu kerana telah pun diterapkan ke kenderaan empat roda bagaimanapun pelaksanaan ke motosikal tidak pernah dilakukan setakat ini.

Paten terbaru dari Honda ini turut memberi bayangan teknologi ini akan diperkenalkan pada model touring yang berkemungkinan membabitkan NC750X atau CB1100X.

*Motor elektrik diletakkan di bahagian belakang headstock bagi menggerakan handle secara autonomi.

Honda juga dijangka menggunakan pelbagai radar bagi membolehkan tunggangan ‘autopilot’ ini berfungsi sepertimana yang dilakukan Ducati terhadap Multistrada V4.

Paten tersebut memaparkan motosikal tersebut mampu bertukar laluan dengan sendiri sewaktu fungsi ‘adaptive cruise control’ diaktifkan.

Ketika ini masih tiada kepastian bila teknologi ini akan diperkenalkan pada motosikal Honda namun melihat kepada paten tersebut dijangka motosikal seumpamanya akan wujud dalam tempoh 5 hingga 10 tahun akan datang.

HRC unveils 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP WorldSBK team

WorldSBK is about to get more interesting this year as HRC unveils the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP for their factory squad. Enveloped in HRC’s iconic tri-colour scheme, the race bikes were presented in Japan together with their star riders, Alvaro Bautista and Leon Haslam.

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Honda has built 400 million bikes!

It has been 70 years since Honda launched and built its first Dream D-Type way back in 1949. 70 years in the motorcycle industry is already something to shout about but going strong with over 400 million bikes produced worldwide? Now, that’s an achievement worth celebrating. (more…)

Diinspirasikan Oleh RC213V, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2020 Didedahkan – 217hp, 113Nm!

Meskipun terdapat ura-ura yang mengatakan Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade akan muncul dengan enjin V4 sepertimana yang terdapat pada jentera RC213V namun model baharu itu masih mengekalkan enjin empat in-line bagi 2020.

Bagaimanapun, jentera baharu ini difahamkan lahir menerusi kerjasama rapat dengan Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).

Jentera baharu ini menghasilkan 217hp pada 14,500rpm dan 113Nm pada 12,500rpm lebih tinggi berbanding model SP sedia ada.

Bagi memastikan prestasi enjin kekal efisien, Honda mendakwa telah menggunakan aspek teknikal yang terdapat pada jentera MotoGP mereka.

Pada masa sama, model baharu ini lebih besar berbanding model terdahulu namun dengan bantuan HRC, setiap bahagian piston adalah 5 peratus lebih ringan.

Menariknya, bagi memastikan suhu enjin terkawal, penggunaan sistem multi-point dan multi-directional semburan minyak hanya beroperasi ketika berada dalam rpm tinggi. Apabila berada rpm rendah, saluran minyak ditutup bagi memastikan tekanan minyak berada di tahap optimum.

Sementara itu, penggunaan kerangka aluminium dan swingarm yang lebih panjang diinspirasikan daripada rekaan RC213V-S.

Model standard menggunakan fork Big Piston (BPF) Showa 43mm dan penyerap hentakan belakang Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion Light (BFRC-L) boleh laras) serta kaliper brek empat piston oleh Nissin manakala versi SP menggunakan fork depan Ohlins NPX 43mm dan Ohlins Object Based Tuning generasi kedua bagi mengawal tetapan depan dan belakang.

Versi SP turut mengguna pakai kaliper brek Brembo Stylema empat piston sementara model standard didatangkan dengan kaliper brek Nissin.

Sistem aerodinamik yang terdapat pada jentera MotoGP Honda turut dipinjamkan ke Fireblade baharu dengan penggunaan winglet.

Nak tahu lebih lanjut mengenai jentera baharu ini? Mungkin Marc Marquez boleh jelaskan.

Bagaimana Motosikal Honda EX5 Kekal Relevan Pada Tahun 2017?

Selepas 30 tahun dalam pasaran Malaysia, motosikal Honda EX5 telah memperoleh status ikon dengan lebih daripada dua juta unit yang dikeluarkan dan dijual.
Motosikal terkini mereka, Honda EX5 Dream Fi Edisi Terhad Ulang Tahun ke-30 2017 didatangkan dengan rupa dan gaya yang diperbaharui bagi meningkatkan lagi daya tarikan motosikal cub ini kepada generasi baru yang mencari motosikal pertama yang sesuai bagi diri mereka.
Tiga dekad mereka telah membantu Malaysia membangun dalam hampir ke semua industri, dan ini telah membantu motosikal EX5 untuk terus berkembang menjadi sebuah motosikal yang masih lagi relevan serta menakjubkan walaupun pada tahun 2017.

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Is the Honda EX5 cub still relevant in 2017?

After 30 years in the Malaysian market, the Honda EX5 has gained iconic status with over two million units manufactured and sold.

Their latest 2017 Honda EX5 Dream Fi 30^th Anniversary Limited Edition comes with a refreshed look and feel to further enhance the cub’s appeal for the newer generation looking for the perfect first bike.

Three decades in helping Malaysia to develop in almost every industry has helped the EX5 evolve into a bike that is still very much relevant and remarkable even in 2017.

It has been 30 years since the first ever Honda EX5 rolled out from the Boon Siew Honda factory back in 1987. In the span of three decades, over two million of these iconic cubs have been manufactured and honestly, it is without a doubt one of the country’s major moving force in almost every industry here in Malaysia. (more…)

Motosikal Honda EX5 Fi Ulang Tahun ke-30 Edisi Terhad 2017 diperkenalkan – Dari RM5,309

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) mengumumkan yang mereka akan mengeluarkan dua buah model motosikal Honda EX5 Fi Ulang Tahun ke-30 Edisi Terhad 2017.
Bersempena dengan kejayaan tiga dekad motosikal berkenaan, BSH juga akan meraikan mercu tanda pengeluaran global unit Honda ke-100 juta.
Motosikal Honda EX5 Fi edisi terhad ini akan boleh didapati dalam dua varian berbeza; roda berjejari pada harga RM5,309.54 dan roda acuan pada harga RM5,563.94 (harga asas beserta GST).

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30th anniversary 2017 Honda EX5 Fi Limited Edition introduced – From RM5,309

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) announced that they will be rolling out two models of the 30^th anniversary 2017 Honda EX5 Fi Limited Edition.

In conjunction with the bike’s three decades of success, BSH is also celebrating the production of Honda’s global 100 millionth unit milestone.

The limited edition Honda EX5 Fi will be available in two different variants; spoke wheels at RM5,309.54 and cast wheels at RM5,563.94 (basic prices with GST).

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has announced that they will officially introduce a limited edition Honda EX5 Fi in conjunction with the iconic bike’s 30^th anniversary this year. The limited edition EX5 will be available in two different variants; spoke and cast wheels. (more…)

Pasangan Dari Malaysia Telah Pulang Dari Tunggangan Bulan Madu Global Honda RS150R

Pasangan dari Malaysia, Mohd Alfishahrin Zakaria dan Diane Latief telah pulang ke Malaysia lewat malam semalam setelah menamatkan tunggangan bulan madu global Honda RS150R yang epik.
Pasangan pengantin baru itu telah menghabiskan masa lebih dari enam bulan menunggang motosikal supercub Honda RS150R merentasi 25 buah negara sebelum tiba di London, England.
Pasangan ini telah disambut oleh ahli keluarga, sahabat handai serta wakil-wakil dari Boon Siew Honda, GIVI Malaysia, PEMADAM dan banyak lagi setibanya mereka semalam.

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