Press information for 2012 Integra

2012 Integra Motorcycle performance, scooter accessibility

Press release date: 24th October 2011 Model updates: All-new model new engine and transmission new frame and suspension !ast updated: 1" October 2011 1# Model o$er$iew 2# %e& features '# Model details 4# (olours )# Optional e*uipment +# ,echnical specifications

1. Model Overview
,he Integra ta-es its name from the fact it integrates the ease of use of a scooter with the d&namic performance of a motorc&cle# It has a feet-forward riding position. protection from the elements. internal storage and the option of an automatic transmission in the shape of the second generation of /onda0s inno$ati$e 1ual (lutch ,ransmission at the same time it offers stabilit& and handling not found on a scooter# ,he result is a uni*ue and desirable modern machine. concei$ed to deli$er a totall& engaging riding e2perience while benefiting from the en$ironmental and safet& technologies customers e2pect of a 21st centur& $ehicle# At the heart of this new machine is a purpose-built engine and transmission pac-age# ,he li*uidcooled. in-line 2-c&linder +30cm' engine is a lightweight and compact unit positioned to gi$e a low centre of gra$it&# It offers strong tor*ue at low to medium engine rpm. where riders spend the $ast
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Press information for 2012 Integra ma4orit& of their riding time. together with a $er& usable power deli$er&. low e2haust gas emissions and superb fuel efficienc&# ,he engine wor-s with the second generation of /onda0s inno$ati$e 1ual (lutch ,ransmission. which pro$ides the con$enience and ease of use of an automatic with the optional control of a manual mode should the rider choose it# 5ither mode offers clear benefits compared to more con$entional (6, transmissions# %e&words li-e 7fun0. 7eas&0. 7comfort0 and 7safet&0 helped inform the design and engineering of the Integra# Although the new engine and 1ual (lutch transmission were critical to fulfilling the brief. the chassis too had to be trul& $ersatile# 8esponsi$e handling was a gi$en in order to deli$er an in$ol$ing and en4o&able riding e2perience. but the machine also needed the stabilit& and ride *ualit& re*uired to commute on all -inds of roads#

2. Key features
2.1 Dynamic performance
Motorcycle riding e perience Mounting the engine and ad$anced transmission in a rigid steel diamond frame. the Integra offers the stabilit& and handling performance of a con$entional motorc&cle# /igh-specification suspension. (9: and A9:. large-diameter 13; wheels and wide 120<30 front and 1+0<+0 rear wheels and t&res further enhance the riding e2perience#

2.2 !ll"new engine

#ompact and fuel efficient new 2"cylinder engine An all-new +30cm' in-line two c&linder unit de$eloped to offer superb fuel efficienc& =23#>-m<l? together with strong performance particularl& at low and medium engine rpm. the engine is -e& to the Integra0s fun riding e2perience and all-round $ersatilit&#

2.$ !dvanced transmission

%econd generation Dual #lutc& 'ransmission ,he Integra0s 1ual (lutch transmission uses two clutches to deli$er fast and smooth gearshifts in a choice of three modes# Manual =M,? allows the rider to shift gears using triggers mounted on the left handlebar. while automatic mode =A,? offers two settings: : for sport& riding and 1 for urban and highwa& use#

2.( %tylis& practicality

Innovative styling, complete comfort ,he Integra is a bold and original st&ling statement. fusing new forms. slic- surface treatments and strong lines# It offers a high le$el of wind protection and a rela2ed. comfortable riding position#

$. Model details
$.1 %tyling
Innovative styling ,he Integra is trul& a new concept. with its own e2citing functionalit& and uni*ue st&le# ,he @ew Mid (oncept. shown at the 2010 Milan motorc&cle show. blended the feet-forward riding position of a scooter with aggressi$e lines inspired in part b& :uper :ports motorc&cles# ,he Integra ta-es these themes and mo$es them forward to clearl& communicate its intention to deli$er unri$alled fun and $ersatilit&#

Press information for 2012 Integra )orm wit& function ,he Integra0s distincti$e face consists of a multi-reflector headlight unit and indicators united in a strong 6 configuration# ,he powerful headlight. with its stri-ing multi-reflector design. gi$es an impressi$e light spread for comfortable night riding# ,he e&e is then lead into the large. protecti$e windscreen# 5$er& part of the bod&wor- has been sculpted to offer both smart good loo-s and functionalit&# ,he frame-mounted front cowl deli$ers high le$els of wind and weather protection# It also incorporates aerod&namicall& efficient air inta-e and e2haust ducts for superb cooling performance# (ooling of the engine and e2haust s&stem is helped further b& the under-cowl. which lin-s seamlessl& with the machine0s strong feature lines while also ducting cool air onto these -e& components# ,he design of the under-cowl is complemented b& the mechanical-loo-ing engine and transmission co$ers. which hint at the ad$anced engineering inside# ,he Integra0s lean. energetic lines con$erge in the elegant tail. which is cut stri-ingl& short. underlining the machine0s :uper :port design inspiration# *racticality and convenience 1espite its slim proportions. the Integra features a 1)-litre under seat storage space large enough to hold a 1emi-Aet open-face helmet or waterproof suit# ,ogether with the fuel filler cap. this space is accessed using a -e& to unloc- and flip up the seat# ,his mechanism is damped. so that e$en if the open seat is dropped it shuts securel& with a smooth action# ,he main fairing also offers a second. smaller storage compartment within eas& reach of the seat B ideal for tic-ets. wallet or mobile phone# A power soc-et is also pro$ided. to allow the use of accessories such as a mobile phone charger or na$igation s&stem# Cinall& the bod& contains a large 14#1-litre fuel tan-# ,ogether with the highl& fuel-efficient engine. this fuel capacit& helps deli$er an impressi$e range of nearl& 400-m =2)0 miles? between fill-ups. based on a DM,( figure of 23#>-m<l# #omfortable, fle ible riding position One of the great attractions of a scooter is the freedom and ease of use associated with the feetforward riding position# Dith no foot controls re*uiring a fi2ed foot position. the Integra offers this same simple degree of freedom. with seat and handlebar relationship that loosel& defines a space within which the rider and passenger are free to rela2# ,he low 3>0mm seat height ensures confidence and control. e$en during low-speed manoeu$res. and the carefull& sculpted seat shape ma-es putting a foot down eas&# Passenger comfort is further enhanced b& the seat design. which is split into two parts but with a small height differential between the rider and passenger# ,win grab rails. one on each side of the rear seat. further reassure the passenger. as do the secure and retractable rear footrests# !dvanced multi"function instrument display Positioned to -eep the rider0s e&es on the road and to deli$er essential information at a glance. the Integra0s comprehensi$e and attracti$el& st&led instrument displa& includes a digital speedometer. a digital bar-t&pe tachometer. a cloc-. a bar-t&pe fuel meter and two trip meters#

$.2 #&assis
+ citing &andling wit& reassuring stability ,he Integra features con$entional motorc&cle wheels and suspension. and a rigid tube steel diamond frame with geometr& optimised to create a sense of e2citement and complete control# O$erall chassis stabilit& is further enhanced b& the Integra0s weight distribution# ,he engine has been mounted low in the frame# It is also tilted forwards. tuning the chassis0 weight distribution for stabilit& together with eas& handling at all speeds. from stop-start cit& riding to high-speed highwa& cruising#

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Press information for 2012 Integra #ompact and mass"centralised steel tube frame (on$entional steel tube frames use two loops. running around the engine and gearbo2 unit. to linthe headstoc- and swingarm pi$ot# Instead. and to ta-e ad$antage of the $er& compact engine. the Integra uses a lower and much simpler frame design. with 4ust two main tubes lin-ed b& a single cross-tube# ,his solution ensures a low centre of gra$it&. a mass-centralised weight distribution for agile. stable handling and low weight. since the number of component frame tubes is reduced# ,he diameter and wall thic-ness of the frame tubes has been optimised to pro$ide secure handling together with the fle2ibilit& to absorb harsh shoc-s and engine $ibration# ,ig& performance suspension systems ,han-s to 120mm of smooth for- tra$el. the h&draulicall& damped 41mm telescopic for-s deli$er fine control and stabilit& on e$en the roughest roads# ,he rear suspension s&stem uses a /onda Multi-Action :&stem =/MA:? monoshoc- damper. which generates the optimal damping force under both compression and rebound# ,he damper wor-s with /onda0s Pro-!in- configuration for a high standard of ride *ualit& and e2cellent traction at all times# ,he Pro-!in- s&stem is also compact. reducing suspension weight while also helping deli$er a pac-age that combines both an internal storage space and a good-siEed fuel tan-# ,he )30mm swingarm combines rigidit& with the optimum degree of fle2 than-s to its steel construction. which is rectangular in cross-section =3)mm 2 ')mm?# -arge"diameter &ig& pressure die"cast aluminium w&eels @owhere is the Integra0s commitment to a rewarding. motorc&cle-inspired riding e2perience more e$ident than in its wheel siEes# ,he Integra runs on 13F high pressure die-cast aluminium allo& wheels front and rear. which is a first for /onda# ,he spo-es feature a G-shaped cross section to help absorb shoc-s. contributing to the ride *ualit&# ,hese large-diameter wheels bring stabilit& and composure under hard cornering that no con$entional scooter on small-diameter wheels could hope to match# 9road radial t&res front =120<30-13? and rear =1+0<+0-13? ensure high le$els of grip and traction for swift and secure running in all road conditions# A lightweight. sealed )20siEe chain offers low le$els of friction while also helping reduce unsprung weight# #ombined !.% ,he (-A9: on the Integra is e*uipped with both the eas& control of a (ombined 9ra-e :&stem and the e2tra reassurance of an Antiloc- 9ra-e :&stem# ,he (9: effecti$el& balances front and rear bra-ing control for smooth operation# At the same time. the A9: pro$ides e2tra reassurance and the confidence to build s-ills in une2pected or e2treme situations#

$.$ +ngine
Designed for purpose 5arl& in the de$elopment of the Integra. new research &ielded some -e& data regarding the t&pical engine use of a rider commuting on a mid-capacit& machine# ,he research re$ealed that >0H of riding in$ol$ed speeds of 140-m<h ="3mph? or less and engine speeds of +000rpm or less# ,he Integra demanded a new engine ideall& suited to this -ind of usage. with strong tor*ue characteristics in the normal rpm range coupled with ease of use and low maintenance# Outstanding fuel efficienc& was also a priorit&# ,he team set a $er& ambitious target: to increase fuel efficienc& b& )0H compared to con$entional engines of the same displacement# !ll"new design ,he Integra0s li*uid-cooled :O/( +30cm' twin-c&linder engine is read& to meet the challenges of the 21st centur&# ,han-s to its bore and stro-e dimensions. :O/( architecture and speciall& shaped combustion chambers. it deli$ers strong. eas& dri$e from the moment the throttle is applied# Curther enhancing this satisf&ing feeling of effortless tor*ue is the cran-shaft. which has been designed with relati$el& high le$els of inertial mass# ,he Integra will be a$ailable with two different specifications of engine# One produces a peapower output of '"#1-w at +.2)0rpm and +2@m of tor*ue at 4.3)0 rpm the other. specificall& offered with the 201' A2 5uropean licensing regulations in mind. produces ')#0-w at +.2)0rpm and +0@m of tor*ue at 4.3)0rpm#
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Press information for 2012 Integra !n inline twin wit& t&e feel of a /"twin 8ider satisfaction is further enhanced b& 230I cran- phasing and une$en firing inter$als. which wor- together to pro$ide a pleasing throbbing feel and something of the emotional connection of a 6-twin engine configuration# In order to manufacture a suitabl& lightweight 230I cran-shaft. a new production method was de$ised# Jsing a procedure /onda also emplo&s in its 6+ car engines. the cran- is forged at a 1"0I angle before being twisted precisel& through a further >0I# ,he result is a lightweight and low-waste 230I cran-shaft# ,he primar& $ibration of a 230I cran- can be balanced perfectl& using a bia2ial balance shaft. gi$ing the two c&linder engine the smoothness of a Kold Ding0s horiEontall&-opposed si2-c&linder engine. but the Integra was deliberatel& designed with a unia2ial primar& balancer. which deli$ers smoothness together with a satisf&ing engine feel# ,his feel is further enhanced b& the collecti$e inta-e port design of the c&linder head# ,his arrangement means there is some interference between the gasses flowing into the two c&linders# ,ogether with the $al$e timing. which is set differentl& for each c&linder. the result is a uni*ue and distincti$e feel to the engine# Outstanding economy 1e$elopment of the Integra0s engine has made e2tensi$e use of stoichiometr&. the science of chemical reactions. which in$ol$es calculating the ideal *uantities re*uired to bring about the desired reaction. and the amount of product produced b& it# 9& anal&sing engine combustion in this wa&. the Integra0s engine has been de$eloped to deli$er e2actl& the fuel<air ratio re*uired for a complete. clean burn at all engine rpm and in all running conditions# An efficienc& target of 23-m per litre in DM,( =1-mode? dro$e the de$elopment of this engine. but in tests this has actuall& been bettered# ,his outstanding fuel efficienc& is also the result of $er& low le$els of friction within the engine. than-s partl& to the relati$el& low number of mo$ing parts# Cor e2ample. instead of being dri$en b& an additional shaft. the oil pump is dri$en b& the balance shaft. while the camshaft also dri$es the water pump# A resin coating on the pistons also reduces friction within the engine. as do the lightweight aluminium roller roc-er arms# #ompact engine design for a c&assis free of compromise 1e$eloped as an integrated part of an inno$ati$e new machine. the Integra0s engine is space efficient. lea$ing room in the bod& for storage compartment and a spacious. comfortable riding position# ,o achie$e this. the engine uses a number of space-sa$ing solutions including a compact single e2haust s&stem and fuel in4ectors mounted directl& into the compact li*uid-cooled c&linder head# ,he result is power. tor*ue and refinement in a compact and manageable machine# #lean e &aust emissions ,han-s to the same stoichiometric calculations that reduce fuel consumption and ma2imise tor*ue. the Integra0s 5J8O'-compliant engine also burns $er& cleanl&. minimising the emission of harmful e2haust gases# ,he PKM-CI fuel in4ection s&stem also contributes here. suppl&ing precisel& the amount of fuel re*uired than-s to an o2&gen sensor in the e2haust# Cinall& the highabsorption catal&ser has been located close to the engine# As a result the catal&ser reaches operating temperature more *uic-l& after a cold start. reducing harmful emissions o$er a t&pical 4ourne&# %econd generation Dual #lutc& 'ransmission for ultimate ease of use A product of /onda0s ongoing desire to use new technologies to bring fun and con$enience to peoples0 li$es. 1ual (lutch ,ransmission uses automated clutch and gear shift operation to deli$er the same riding en4o&ment as a manual transmission with the con$enience of an automatic# More compact and lighter than the original 1ual (lutch ,ransmission s&stem that debuted in 200>. the ne2t generation unit continues to fuse the control and fuel efficienc& of a manual s&stem with the ease of use of an automatic. and opens up this inno$ati$e and e2citing technolog& to a new group of consumers# As the name implies. the s&stem uses two clutches: one for start-up and 1 st. 'rd and )th gears and another for 2nd. 4th and +th# 9& pre-selecting the ne2t gear using the clutch not currentl& in use. the s&stem can electronicall& switch clutches when re*uired to deli$er swift. smooth and seamless gearshifts# ,his smoothness is particularl& beneficial when carr&ing a passenger#
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! Dual #lutc& 'ransmission operating mode for every situation ,he second generation 1ual (lutch ,ransmission has been refined to suit a di$erse range of uses. from urban commuting to touring# ,o ensure the optimum shifting schedule. e2tensi$e testing was conducted on all -inds of 5uropean roads. including the bus& streets of 8ome# ,he Integra0s 1ual (lutch ,ransmission offers three modes of operation for outstanding fle2ibilit&# M, mode gi$es full manual control. allowing the rider to shift gears with the handlebar controls# Ideal for use on winding countr& roads. M, mode gi$es a le$el of rider in$ol$ement and satisfaction not achie$able with a full& automatic transmission# ,he Integra0s 1ual (lutch ,ransmission also offers two automatic shift modes for con$enience and ease of use# 1 mode is ideal for cit& and highwa& riding while : mode enables rpm to be maintained at a higher le$el for faster riding. gi$ing greater performance and higher le$els of engine bra-ing for sport& riding# In either 1 or : mode the second generation 1ual (lutch ,ransmission now offers immediate manual inter$ention if re*uired# ,he rider simpl& selects the re*uired gear using the M, mode shift buttons. after which the 1ual (lutch ,ransmission will continue to act as an automatic transmission# ,his is particularl& useful when preparing to o$erta-e or when approaching a tight corner on a twist& hill road. for e2ample# ,assle"free maintenance 1esigned to offer con$enience and low running costs. the Integra0s engine and transmission re*uire the bare minimum of maintenance# ,he 1ual (lutch transmission uses hea$& dut& largediameter clutches to comfortabl& deal with the rigours of dail& use in stop<start cit& traffic without the need for a first ser$ice to chec- $al$e clearances# :er$ice inter$als are e$er& 12.000-m. and the engine0s highl& efficient iridium spar-plugs onl& re*uire replacement at 4".000-m#

(. #olours
,he 2012 Integra will be launched in four colours: *earl #osmic .lac0 *earl %unbeam 1&ite Ion .lue Metallic #andy 2raceful 3ed

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4. Optional e5uipment
,he $ersatilit& of the Integra can be further enhanced with a range of genuine /onda accessories# 6arrow pannier 0it ,hese hard panniers increase luggage capacit& without ma-ing the Integra too wide to slip through congested cit& traffic# (apacit& is 2> litres# *annier colour panel Cit these attracti$e colour panels to personalise the optional pannier -it# *annier inner bag ,hese inner bags fit neatl& within the panniers. ma-ing loading and unloading more con$enient# -arge top bo ,his 40-litre hard plastic top bo2 increases practicalit& b& pro$iding a large and secure storage compartment# 'op bo Dith ') litres of capacit&. this top bo2 ensures ease of use b& $irtue of its one--e& functionalit&# 'op bo inner bag A smart soft inner bag that fits neatl& inside the top bo2. ma2imising storage space while also ma-ing loading and unloading more con$enient# -eg deflector ,hese additional bod&wor- panels mount to the main bod& of the $ehicle. further impro$ing the Integra0s alread& impressi$e le$els of wind and weather protection# !larm 0it Dires in to the Integra0s electrical s&stem to pro$ide a powerful anti-theft deterrent# ,eated grips As befits a $ehicle intended for all-weather use. the Integra can be en4o&ed with heated grips. which -eep the rider0s hands warm e$en in cold weather# 7"loc0 Cits easil& under the seat and pro$ides additional securit&# Outdoor cover ,his breathable and waterproof outdoor co$er is ideal for protecting the Integra from the elements. and -eeping it hidden from pr&ing e&es when par-ed on the street o$ernight#

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8. 'ec&nical specifications 9 Integra :+D"type;

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+-+#'3I#!- %<%'+M Ignition :&stem Ignition ,iming :par-plug ,&pe :tarter 9atter& (apacit& /eadlights D3I/+'3!I6 (lutch ,ransmission Operation
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Det. multiplate h&draulic 2-clutch 1 mode<: mode<Manual mode

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+-speed 1ual (lutch ,ransmission

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Cront 41mm telescopic for-. 120mm tra$el 8ear Monoshoc- damper. Pro-!in- swingarm. 120mm tra$el

1,++-% ,&pe Cront multi-spo-e cast aluminium 8ear

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Cront 13M<( 2 M,'#)0 8ear 8ear 13M<( 2 M,4#)0

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Cront 120<30-O813M<( =)"D? 8ear 1+0<+0-O813M<( =+>D?

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.3!K+% ,&pe Cront '20mm single wa$& h&draulic disc with '-piston calipers and sintered metal pads. A9:<(9: as standard 8ear 240mm single wa$& h&draulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. A9:<(9: as standard

All specifications are pro$isional and sub4ect to change without notice# M Please note that the figures pro$ided are results obtained b& /onda under standardised testing conditions prescribed b& DM,(# ,ests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard $ersion of the $ehicle with onl& one rider and no additional optional e*uipment# Actual fuel consumption ma& $ar& depending on how &ou ride. how &ou maintain &our $ehicle. weather. road conditions. tire pressure. installation of accessories. cargo. rider and passenger weight. and other factors#

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