The fuel-injected Honda Click 125i will now be available to the Philippine market, a year after Honda introduced its Zoomer-X.
With the younger generation of riders in mind, Honda engineers have blessed the Click 125i with aggressive and sporty design that projects a “slim and sharp” image.
Aside from its aesthetic features, Click 125i also comes with Combined Brake System (CBS) or the “combi brake” that balances braking the rear wheels and front optimally with just a squeeze of the left brake lever.
However, the thing that really sets the scooter apart from others is the Enhance Smart Power (eSP) technology and the new Idling Stop System (ISS).
Elie Salamangkit Jr., Honda’s New Model & Accessory Development manager, said Click 125i’s eSP technology is integrated with the Unique Honda ACG starter that is able to start the engine jolt-free and with a more refined sound.
The Click 125i’s engine is started via the same AC generator used to generate electricity and charge the battery while riding.
“This eliminates the need for a conventional starter motor, thus there are no reduction gears and gear meshing noises… just smooth, quiet starts,” said Salamangkit.
He added that the eSP technology also serves as the basis for the application of advanced feature Idling Stop System (ISS), which automatically shuts the engine down after 3 seconds of idling. The engine will instantly roar back into life with just a twist of the throttle.
Salamangkit said the ISS is very useful especially when the rider stops at a red light.
“It automatically switches the engine off at traffic lights and other briefs stop, eliminating wasteful fuel consumption, another demonstration of Honda's commitment to preserving energy,” he said.
The PGM-FI built-in liquid-cooled engine boasts of 8.40 kW (11.4PS) @8500 RPM maximum power and 11.16 N.m @6500 RPM maximum torque. It has a factory-claimed fuel efficiency of 64.3 km/liter at 50kph or 58.9KM/liter under ECE R40 testing method.
The Click 125i also comes with an 18-liter luggage capacity, which is capable of storing a full-face helmet, and an LCD meter panel. It is also gifted with a pair of Keen Eyes LED headlights that provide 80% higher light intensity and 80% more efficient power consumption.
Honda Philippines President Yasushi Okamoto said their new scooter will be able to satisfy the taste of the younger generation of motorcyclists.
"This scooter will answer customer wants for superior sophistication, outstanding features and standout design," he said.
The scooter had its press launch last Wednesday. It will have its public launch on Saturday.
Honda Click 125i comes in three different colors: Pearl Horizon White, Asteroid Black Metallic, and Candy Rosy Red.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
