Saturday, October 4, 2008

Hero Honda Super Splendor


After a long hiatus, Hero Honda made a foray into the 125cc segment with the new Super Splendor. The new bike retains the hugely successful Splendor brand name so as to leverage its massive brand presence.

In contrast to the unconventional looks of its competitors, the Super Splendor preserves the unassuming and bland looks of the legendary Splendor. It sports a large, rectangular, crystal-lens-type headlamp along with a larger, more steeply angled bikini fairing and a tinted, translucent visor for improved lighting of the instrument cluster.

The Super Splendor comes with a new single-cylinder, four-stroke 124.7cc engine that generates a peak power of mere 9 bhp at a high 7,000 rpm. The Super Splendor's engine retains the same horizontal configuration of the original and its refinement comes through with the relatively vibration-free performance.

The suspension set-up in the Super Splendor comprises a telescopic, hydraulic fork at the front and a rectangular section swing arm with hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. The bike proves to be invaluable in the fuel economy stakes, with tall gear ratios, roller bearings for rocker arms and narrow tyres all working towards the best possible mileage.

Hero Honda Super Splendor Technical Specifications
Engine 4-Stroke OHC, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Bore X Stroke 52.4 X 57.8 mm
Displacement 124.7 cc
Compression Ratio 9.1: 1
Max Power 6.72 Kw (9 BHP) @ 7000 rpm
Torque 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Max Speed 90 Kmph
Clutch Multiplate Wet
Final Drive Roller Chain
Ignition Digital - CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Micro Processor Ignition system
Starting Self Start
Frame Tubular Double Cradle
Suspension Front : Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear : Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Dimensions (LXWXH) 1995 X 735 X 1095 mm
Wheel Base 1265 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm
Kerb Weight 121 Kg
Tyres Front : 2.75 X 18 - 4 PR / 42P
Rear : 2.75 X 18 - 6 PR / 48P
Brakes Front Drum Type : Internal Expanding Type - 130 mm Dia
Rear Drum Type : Internal Expanding Type - 130 mm Dia
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 Ltrs. (Min)
Head Light 12V - 35W Multi Reflector Halogen Bulb - AC Type

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