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A new 700 cc Honda twin on three new 2012 models

News - A new 700 cc Honda twin on three new 2012 models - Used HONDA

2012 should be rich in novelties at Honda: in addition to a new relifted and refined CBR1000RR, the winged crest will unveil three new models powered by a new 700 cc twin-cylinder engine at the 2011 Milan EICMA Motor Show..

2012 should be rich in novelties at Honda: in addition to one, the winged crest will unveil three new models powered by a new 700 cc twin-cylinder engine at the Milan EICMA 2011 Motor Show..

One engine for three machines: the CBF700, the Integra and a trail

Honda has just communicated the first information on its new engine: a 700 cc inline twin-cylinder 4-stroke engine set at 270 °, which can be fitted with the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) dual-clutch device. second generation.

This new DCT is announced as lighter, more compact and more responsive than the first version discovered on the Sport-GT. The torque and power of the new twin are not yet known, but Honda already praises its ease of handling, its high torque from low revs and especially its reduced consumption. Driving pleasure should also be there since a balancing arm is provided to filter vibrations..

According to Japanese engineers, this 700cc PGM-FI twin-cylinder injection (exactly 669.7cc based on 73 and 80mm bore and stroke ratings) would burn only one liter of gasoline to travel 27 km, i.e. a consumption of 3.7 l / 100 km. At a time when the liter of unleaded flirts with peaks, this is a rather welcome characteristic if it is verified in real conditions ! 

To contain its consumption, this compact twin with a strong forward tilt (62 °) has been the subject of intense research work on reducing internal friction and the weight of moving parts. This engine has a distribution with a single camshaft, like the VFR 1200 and the CRF cross.

Desired to be as environmentally friendly as possible, this new engine meets Euro 3 standards and uses a three-way catalyst placed almost directly at the engine outlet. This novel arrangement would make it possible to fight against one of the major defects of the materials present in the catalysts: their poor cold efficiency..

This new 700 cc Honda engine will equip three new models that will be presented in Milan from November 8 to 12: the first will be the large-wheeled maxi-scooter Integra (photo opposite with optional equipment) derived from the Mid-Size concept discovered at EICMA 2010 (read our), while the second will probably be the little roadster unofficially named "CBF700" surprised in the testing phase in the spring (read).

Finally, according to our information, the third and last model should be ‘a mid-capacity trail that would logically replace the aging Transalp (read) … To be continued on Site: stay connected ! 

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