World Automotif And Sport: June 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

First Ride: Piaggio MP3 400 and 500

Piaggio's unique MP3 scooter, with its two wheels in front and one in back, has been turning heads since its introduction as a 250cc model a few years ago. After getting the chance to ride the latest 400cc and 500cc versions, we can confirm that it still causes its fair share of rubber-neckers. As automotive drivers, we wondered if Piaggio's entry into the growing maxi-scooter segment could be a

Piaggio MP3-250, MP3-400, and MP3-500 Scooters are in stock

The PIAGGIO MP3 500 uses innovative technology and premium cycle components to re-invent the very concept of the scooter. With two front wheels and one at the rear, the PIAGGIO MP3 500 is sure to turn heads wherever it goes; its dynamic design offers unparalleled stability to provide an unprecedented riding experience. AVAILABLE NOW !!!The MP3 500 ie, which shares the same technological platform

Yamaha Tmax 2008

Production: 細胡/Eddy/Dave 車輛提供：萬里達車行有限公司TMAX操控正爆之謎為何傳統綿羊的操控不及電單車好？新手也能答：自動變速的主動權不夠手動變速高，輪圈直徑較細小不夠穩定。但最主要的原因其實是傳統綿羊採用後置引擎設計，樞軸點(pivot point)在引擎的前方，引擎和傳動組件附在尾搖臂上，隨著尾避震的伸縮而上落。試問一臺重心偏後又會上下移動的細輪機器，操控怎可能會及得上真正電單車？在2000年甫一推出便驚動全球的Yamaha T-Max 500 ，革命性地推出樞軸點設在引擎後方的中置重心佈局，讓引擎安坐在車架中，不會隨著尾避震的伸縮而上下移動。配合世界首臺被安植入綿羊的四衝程水冷直二引擎，讓T-MAX的操控和動力，都突破了綿羊以往極限。新TMAX的戰鬥值比舊TMAX更高！2008 T-MAX 500的操控非常輕盈，坐上車搖兩下便會明，係輕到你唔信。

2008 Yamaha TDM900A

引擎形式四衝水冷DOHC 10活瓣並列兩汽缸缸徑 x 衝程 92.0 mm x 67.2 mm壓縮比 10.4 : 1總排氣量 897 cc最高馬力 86.2hp/7,500rpm 最大扭力 9.1kg-m/6000rpm車架形式鋁合金鑽石型車架傳動系統濕式多片六前速鏈傳動燃油供應電子燃油噴注系統前懸掛系統 43mm套管前叉,150mm行程後懸掛系統單筒避震附預載調整,133mm行程輪胎(前) 120/70 - ZR18M/C (59W)輪胎(後) 160/60 - ZR17M/C (69W)前掣動系統 298mm雙剎車碟配四活塞卡鉗後掣動系統 245mm單碟配單活塞卡鉗長 x 闊 x 高 2180 x 800 x 1290mm軸距 1485mm最低離地距 160mm座高 825mm乾重 192kg / 195kg(ABS)油缸容量 20公升