HH has today "officially" launched their FI 125cc Glamour. Ya ya its a
economiser but still its the first FI bike in India going on sale.
Read below
Hero Honda reinforces technology leadership with India's first Fuel
Injection motorcycle technology
Monday, June 26, 2006
Hero Honda Glamour FI will feature Honda's first 125 cc PGM-FI Engine
(Programmed Fuel Injection)
• Programmed Electronic Fuel Injection (PGM – FI) for the best
drivability & lesser gear changes in traffic
• Real time Mileage indicator (RTMI) for achieving optimum mileage
• Bank Angle Sensor – Cuts off fuel supply in case of a tip over - an
industry first safety feature
• Lowest Emissions – will meet even the most stringent emission norms
of the future
• No carburetor – less maintenance
• Starts easily in all weather conditions – even in very low
temperatures
New Delhi, June 26th, 2006: Hero Honda Motors Ltd., the 'World No.1'
two-wheeler company, today announced the launch of India's first Fuel
Injection technology for two-wheelers, with the 125 cc Glamour FI. The
new technology eliminates the need for a carburetor, offers the most
comfortable drive and the lowest emissions, in addition to a host of
other features, which will be available for the first time to Indian
two-wheeler riders. The Glamour FI will be launched in 2 variants –
Drum Kick at Rs. 49,990/- and the fully loaded Disc Self at Rs.
53,990, ex-showroom Delhi. and will be available in 60 towns at over
180 Hero Honda dealerships throughout the country. Hero Honda plans on
extending the Fuel Injection technology to other models gradually.
Glamour FI, based on stylish 125cc motorcycle Glamour, has better fuel
efficiency and ease of engine start, due to the effect of PGM-FI.
Riders can view the digital real-time fuel economy indicator situated
at meter face, to know the bike's fuel efficiency at any given point
of time. Its design is more refined, with its engine integrated with
black color and its unique FI logo.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Mr. Brijmohan Lall, Chairman,
Hero Honda Motors said, "The Hero Honda family is elated to have set
yet another precedent in the Indian two-wheeler industry. Fuel
Injection Technology has till now been used in cars and is being
introduced in two wheelers for the very first time in India by Hero
Honda, with the help of Honda Motor Company. This is the technology of
the future for all two-wheelers and we feel privileged to be the first
company to offer this technology in India, with the launch of the
Glamour FI."
According to Mr. Pawan Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Honda Motors,
"Today's launch reiterates Hero Honda's superior technological edge
and pedigree of bringing world class technology to India. Through the
years, we have successfully endeavored to deliver the best value
proposition to our customers and we will continue to provide them with
products that incorporate the most advanced technology, design and
fuel-efficiency".
The Glamour FI has a distinctive PGM - FI feature (Programmed Fuel
Injection) , a first in two-wheelers. This is an intelligent computer
controlled electronic fuel injection system which scans critical
engine operating conditions through sensors and provides input to the
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to inject the accurate amount of fuel as
per the requirement. The sensors include - throttle position, engine
operating temperature, intake air temperature, manifold absolute air
pressure and crank angle.
• Offers improved fuel efficiency & better emission performance
• Excellent drivability owing to quick throttle response
• Excellent cold starting ability (no choke operation)
• Consistent engine performance at varying altitudes and ambience
temperature
• Ability to run the bike at lower speeds on top gear without engine
knocking that translates into less gear changes in congested traffic
conditions.
• No starting problems after long storage periods.
The RTMI takes input on distance travelled and fuel consumed from the
speed sensor and ECU and displays the average mileage for the
preceding 10 seconds.
• Enables the rider to know the "Real Time Mileage"
• Provides an opportunity to adjust riding style to get the optimum
mileage
The Glamour FI has a Bank Angle Sensor, an industry first feature, is
an important safety feature which cuts off the fuel supply & ignition
if the bike tips over (falls). Apart from these the motorcycle has a
FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp which diagnoses any malfunction of
sensors and indicates the same to the rider and a LCD Fuel Gauge
displays fuel level in the fuel tank which is easy to read and
contemporary. Apart from the new FI technology, Hero Honda's Glamour
also showcases new body coloured grab rail and rear view mirrors.
Source:
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