Test Drive Honda Beat Racing

Test ride Honda BEAT test ride provided by PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) in the East Parking Bung Karno, Central Jakarta after the launching at the Ritz-Carlton (6 / 6) we consider less than the maximum because the track is limited.

So, Mr. Testo need to retest. Understandably, "The track here just made a straight ± 100 meter track, a large S curve, figure 8 and zig-zag," says Handy Hariko, deputy general manager of technical service PT AHM. As a result, we were brought into the area BEAT more representative; Tipar, Cakung.

In sono, Honda scooter sensation directly imaged. Especially when he first climbed, body design and a compact and slim seat and handlebar position, quite pleasant sitting position. Moreover, the lowest distance to the ground just 156 mm. Of course the easy adaptation of Adam or Eve.

Try to turn on the lights of the ultra sporty! Wow, ya okay for a night out. Speedometer too simple though, just unsightly and ogled while driving. Not to mention the other features; racing rim, a magnetic lock (secure key shutter), 6 tempting colors. Just complete!.

Okay, let's starter! Like Honda Vario, first folding side standard. Ceklek, bruumm ... Vario typical roaring engine. "But this is more subtle, lo. Acceleration engine on lap down mengentak also feels like his brother, "said Mr. Testo

Ogah preamble, Mr. Testo weighing 65 kg was immediately twisted the grip of gas. Working piston 50 mm and 55 mm step is spontaneous spewing power scooter when the track straight. Fierce! So also when cornering maneuver or broken. Well, for the dense traffic brilliant. Because it is so nimble and agile.

When bulldoze large tracks the S model, the body is also stable. Understandably, in addition to its long wheelbase of 1.240 mm, also supported the framework of the spine and front supensi telescopic and monosok. The same thing was also when BEAT invited zig-zag.

Sensation could be a result of this scooter is lighter roller 1 gram of a Vario. Handy said spring also Hariko harder. So that CVT performance faster. "Compression too low; 9,2:1. Vario Medium 10,7:1. That's the reason BEAT not use the radiator. "

Not yet satisfied feeling. Turn Vericom VC2000 wear performance test. Here, Mr. Testo nyari top speed first. After all, the track is adequate. Want to know the results? Having done several times a run, the speedometer is always listed number 110 km / h no more.

Next, test the scooter acceleration for Rp 12 million (on the road) this. The result? Read the table, yes! Now we omongin fuel consumption. PT AHM claim 1 liter to 60 km (at a constant 50 km / h). But Mr. Testo, dapetnya 1: 50 km. The speed of not more than 60 km / hour. The count, distance traveled Mr. Testo 11 km. Weight 65 kg. Gasoline taken BEAT 0.22 liters. Once calculated using standard formulas, derived above figures.

Other Facts BEAT
1. Front deck, for skutiker a height above 170 cm a bit stuck knee. Perhaps because there is EZ naruh bottle rack made.
2. Already equipped with comfort and safety features like the Vario. Among others, parking lock brake system, side stand switch, the secure key shutter
3. Not have a separate step for the pillion foot (integrated body / deck)
4. The cooling system relies on air because of low compression.
5. Belt CVT shorter than about 2 eyes Vario, also a smaller diameter secondary pulley
6. Volume of luggage under the seat box is smaller than the Vario. Not fit a helmet, but features a protective cap goods
7. Fuel tank capacity is 0.2 liters less than the Vario, the 3.5 liter 8. Starter equipped with auto-choke for easy starting in the morning