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Boon Siew Honda telah mengumumkan satu warna baharu bagi Honda RS-X (2024).

Warna baharu ini digelar Mat Ion Blue Metallic. Ia amat berlainan dengan warna-warna yang ditawarkan sebelum ini dan membuatkan motosikal nampak lebih stealth. Ia boleh didapati di pengedar Honda yang sah dan terpilih di seluruh negara mulai 22 Febuari 2024. Harga jualan Honda RS-X 2024 ini ialah RM9,798 tidak termasuk cukai jalan, insuran dan pendaftaran.

Model Honda RS-X tetap mendapat sambutan yang agak hangat di negara ini walaupun terdapat beberapa ciri yang “aneh” yang telah dilaporkan oleh pembeli sebelum ini. Antara sebab populariti motosikal ini ialah enjin 150cc, DOHC yang menghasilkan 15.8hp (11.8kW) pada 9,000 RPM dan tork maksimum 13.6Nm pada 7,000 RPM. Kuasa enjin ini dihantar melalui kotak gear 6 kelajuan. Sesiapa yang pernah menunggang RS-X akan berkata ia memberikan pecutan yang kuat khususnya pada RPM rendah dan sederhana. Sifat enjin membuatkannya amat sesuai bagi tunggangan dalam bandar.

Selain daripada itu, rekabentuknya pun agak menarik yang membuatkannya kelihatan lebih besar. Honda menggelar rekabentuk ini sebagai maskulin iaitu dalam istilah lain, “sado.” Rekabentuk ini ditambah dengan beberapa ciri seperti ABS (Sistem Brek Anti-Kunci) 1-alur (1-channel). ABS 1-alur bermaksud ia hanya berfungsi untuk 1 roda, dalam kes ini roda depan. Tetapi ada ABS 1-alur lebih baik daripada tiada langsung!

Ciri-ciri lain termasuklan lampu-lampu LED serta papan meter digital.

Boon Siew Honda has just announced a new exciting colour for the 2024 Honda RS-X.

Honda dubs the new colour Mat Ion Blue Metallic. It gives the bike a fresh mid-life update: The new colour scheme makes the bike look stealthy, for want of a better word, compared to the previous offerings. It will be available in authorised and selected Honda dealers nationwide starting 22nd February 2024. The selling price of the 2024 Honda RS-X is RM9,798, without road tax, insurance and registration.

The RS-X continues to sell well in the country despite several reported “quirks.” It is mainly due to a pretty good performance courtesy of its 150cc, DOHC engine which produces 15.8hp (11.8kW) at 9,000 RPM and 13.6Nm of torque at 7,000 RPM. That power is channeled through a 6-speed gearbox. Anyone who has ridden the bike will tell you that it has a punchy low RPM acceleration that is great for urban riding. The engine is EURO 4 emission standard compliant, too.

Another selling point of the Honda RS-X is its design, which makes it look larger for a small bike. The Honda press release calls it “muscular.” This look is complemented with features that remain unchanged, such as the 1-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). 1-channel means it is only available on one wheel, in this case, the front. Hey, before criticising the system, let it be known that even bigger KTMs has a Supermoto feature to turn off the rear wheel’s ABS! Additionally, having ABS at least on one wheel is better than none at all.

Other features include LED lighting and digital speedometer.

Boon Siew Honda introduced three new colours for the 2023 Honda RS-X including the iconic Trico colour. 

The Honda RS-X now comes in a bolder colourway of Lemon Ice Yellow and Caribbean Blue alongside the Trico.

In addition, the Trico edition now equipped with a gold-painted rims. 

Aside from the new visuals, the Honda RS-X continue to feature the same specifications, including the liquid-cooled 150cc DOHC single-cylinder and six-speed manual powertrain setup delivering a peppy 15.8hp and 13.6Nm. 

According to BSH, the standard trim (Lemon Ice Yellow/Caribbean Blue) is available for RM9,698 while the Trico edition is priced at RM9,748. 

The 2023 model year will be available across all authorised Honda dealership beginning 4th January 2023. 

Honda RS-X Repsol edition with special MotoGP colourway option announced, but only 5,000 units planned, each retailing for RM9,948.

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Packing sporty styling and performance to match, the Honda RS-X truly embodies what a supercub or supermoped should be – a proper thrill ride!

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