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Honda reveals details of new models
Monday, 28 April 2008
Honda reveals details of new modelsHonda has revealed details of its soon-to-be-released, completely-redesigned BF40 and BF50 four-stroke outboard engines.
Retaining their class-leading lightweight and compact styling, the new engines are enhanced with electronic fuel injection, Honda’s revolutionary Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST™) air/fuel ratio and ignition-timing technology, and lean-burn control to deliver powerful start-up and acceleration together with outstanding fuel economy during cruising.
BLAST™, along with a newly-designed streamlined gear case and other improvements, contributes to greater acceleration and a higher top speed, while lean-burn control results in a 22% improvement in fuel economy over the previous models.
Battery charging capacity has also been increased to 17amps – over 1.7 times that of the previous BF40 and BF50.
The new models are compatible with Honda’s latest general purpose engine diagnostic systems and also feature a new one-touch plastic cap, which permits easy inspection of anode wear inside the engine, for significantly improved ease of maintenance.
Consistently leading the world in environmental performance, Honda has also managed to reduce noise levels by 1.0dB over previous models through such improvements as a longer exhaust pipe and an optimised rib design inside the upper portion of the extension case.
Both models exhibit outstanding environmental performance and exceed: 2008 CARB emissions standards – the most stringent in the world; US EPA standards for 2006 and domestic Japanese voluntary regulations.
The engines also achieve the Outboard Engine Distributors Association’s (OEDA) three-star rating for ultra low emissions.
Honda’s new BF40 and BF50 will be available in Australia in from May this year. Stayed tuned for more details…
(Pictured: Honda’s new BF40 and BF50 four-stroke outboards are greatly enhanced with electronic fuel injection and Honda’s revolutionary BLAST™ for improved acceleration.)
Further information: Honda – (03) 9270 1111 or visit: www.honda.com.au