HONDA BEAT

Outstanding Performance


Scooter’s market still has big opportunities, the presence of Honda Beat had thrilled the scooter’s world. Beat with its smaller size than Honda Vario, its predecessor has very convincing appearance. Although Beat is trying to make a breakthrough with a sporty look by showing the front suspension, How was the performance when we test it?

Before doing a test ride, every test rider has been given a chance to see and appraise the design of every motorcycle. The test riders have agreed that Honda Beat has the best design. The design is very attractive, eventhough sometimes it looks amusing with the cast wheel. The ordering of the head lights, body stripes, and the meter panel is in perfect union.

During the Test ride, just like the other competitors, Beat must be able to beat the climb and curving road. Starts on the climb road, beat was rated perfect without vibration and it was able to move smoothly. Whereas, the test rider has twisted the throttle to maximum. The heavy trial like this needs a lot of energy and gasoline, during the trial, beat was able to go through 44,68 km for 1 litre of gasoline. Beat is the most economical scooter in its class. Doing a start at the climb road was supported by a hand brake, and it is one of a kind in its class.

Seems that Honda has concerned about the safety, just like Vario, Beat also has the switch on its side stand. When the side stand is being used or the bike is at rest, the engine can not be started, can bring down the possibility the motorcycle can run uncontrollably.

Beat is the best in 110-115 CC scooter category, Beat has weakness for a tall rider. A test rider with 5’9” was having difficulty riding it, the knee always touched the front panel. The only tactic to avoid that is that the rider must sit a-back a bit or ride with the legs wide open. But for a rider with 5’6”, Beat is still a comfort scooter to ride. No wonder, Honda beat is targeting its market to house wives and teenage girls.




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SPECIFICATIONS:

ENGINE
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SOHC, Fan cooled
Bore x Stroke	50 x 55 mm
Cylinder Volume	108 cc
Compression Ratio	9,2 : 1
Max Power	8,22 PS / 8.000 rpm
Max Torque	0,85 kgf.m / 5.500 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	0.7 litre
Clutch	Dry, Automatic Centrifugal
Transmission	Automatic V-Belt
CHASSIS
Dimension (L x W x H)	1.859 x 876 x 1.053 mm
Wheel Base	1.240 mm
Ground Clearance	156 mm
Weight	89,3 kg
Frame Type	Under Bone
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.5 Litre
SUSPENSION / TIRE
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm, Mono shock
Front Tire Size	80/90 - 14 M/C 40P
Rear Tire Size	90/90 - 14 M/C 46P
Front Brake	Hydraulic Single Disc
Rear Brake	Drum
ELECTRICAL & IGNITION
Starter Type	Electric & Kick Starter
Battery	NF Battery, 12 V - 3,5 Ah
Spark Plug Type	ND U 24 EPR9 / NGK CPR8 EA-9
Ignition System	DC - CDI, Battery