Showing posts with label 2004. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2004. Show all posts

Monday, December 20, 2010

Honda EV Electric Moped Prototype, 2004

Honda EV Electric Moped Prototype, 2004


With a length of 1,290 mm and weighing 44 kg, the Moped-EV is compact and light. Its nickel hydrogen battery, located inside an aluminum frame, is extremely light, dissipates heat efficiently, and, at 360 watt-hours, offers exceptionally long life. Powerful enough to climb a twelve-degree incline, the electric moped offers performance comparable to that of an internal combustion engine bike of the same class.
Unlike most other bikes, which employ a grip throttle, the Moped-EV features a two-stage lever throttle located beneath the right handlebar. Worked easily by the thumb, the lever throttle helps make riding easy even for less-experienced riders.

The Moped-EV features a unified module in the rear swing arm that integrates the motor with a controller, which regulates the driving functions and the discharge and recharging of electricity.

The Honda has long conducted research into the development of next-generation power sources that reduce noxious emissions and help slow global warming. In 1994, Honda developed the CUV ES, an electric scooter leased to government institutions. Following in the tracks of that revolutionary vehicle, the Moped-EV is designed to offer quiet, clean riding both for commuting and recreational use

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

BMW R1200GS, 2004

BMW R1200GS 2004


It would seem that BMW is getting ready to show the world the new bike.

The German motorcycle magazine Motorrad Aktuell has published on its front page a decent photo of the soon-to-be-announced BMW R1200GS. This photo seems to be much more in line with what we'll actually see, since it's not a spy photo.

The British magazine MCN published spy photos of the new BMW R1200GS, the replacement of the successful R1150GS. The first change is obvious with its name... the 1150 engine is replaced by a 1200 cc engine!


MCN confirm that the weight drops 30 kilos. Not much other details are available, but the bike is looking very promising. With a bigger engine, and less weight, it should be able to reach better performances.
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