motor unik 13 jutaan nih!

Barusan diYM sama Teddy, ada motor baru mo masuk Indo, harganya cuma 13 jutaan, diliat dari bentuk sih kayaknya cocok banget sama kondisi jalanan di Indo. Tapi ya berhubung baru gini orderdilnya masih susah kali yak?

Jakarta - PT Minerva Motor Indonesia melakukan gebrakan dengan meluncurkan motor baru Sachs MadAss 125 dengan menggandeng perusahaan otomotif Jerman Sachs Germany. Motor yang terkesan unik ini memang terkesan berbeda dengan motor-motor lain yang sudah diluncurkan pabrikan motor lain di Indonesia. Produk kendaraan roda dua baru ini didesain secara orisinil oleh Sachs Germany dengan standar emisi euro III sehingga motor ini bisa dipastikan ramah terhadap lingkungan. Harganya cukup murah dan bisa bersaing dengan motor lain yakni hanya Rp 13,95 juta on the road Jakarta.

Apa dasar optimisme Minerva meluncurkan motor dengan karakteristik yang berbeda, ditengah dominasi produsen Jepang di Indonesia.

Berikut petikan wawancara dengan Kristianto Goenadi (CEO PT Minerva Motor Indonesia) disela-sela peluncuran Sachs MadAss 125 di Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta, Senin (28/4/2008)

Produk ini sudah diujicoba kepada pasar terlebih dahulu?
Kami sudah melakukan ujicoba waktu itu di Japan Motor Show dan ternyata diterima juga oleh importir asing, karena produk ini dinilai sesuai dengan pasar mereka.

Strategi pemasaran di Jabotabek atau di luar daerah?
Strateginya kita mulai di kota-kota besar dahulu, kita mulai di Jabotabek, lalu Lampung, Semarang, Surabaya dan Medan. Jadi produk ini cukup segmentif untuk konsumsi anak muda 17-20 tahun. Selain itu kita juga masuk ke hypermart seperti Carefour kita juga sudah menjalin kerjasama untuk display, lalu juga di credit card kita ikut kerjasama.

Di Jakarta ada berapa dealer Minerva?
Ada 10 tempat, tapi akan terus kita kembangkan.

Selain MadAss produk kerjasama dengan Sachs ini apa lagi?
Kita berencana untuk mengeluarkan 1 model lagi di tahun ini yaitu X-Cross.

Untuk promosi, apakah ada rencana promosi besar-besaran?
Mungkin nanti, saat ini kita pameran di mal-mal dulu secara simultan dari kota ke kota, tapi setelah dilakukan perubahan jaringan dengan kerjasama ini baru kita besar-besaran.

Untuk bahan bakar MadAss?
Kita anjurkan untuk premium yang non timbal dan ini ada di Jakarta, kalau di luar Jakarta kita sarankan pakai Pertamax atau Pertamax Plus

Total penjualan Minerva keseluruhan saat ini?
Saat ini total penjualan kita 7 ribu unit per bulan.

Dengan keadaan ekonomi saat ini apakah tidak takut pasar tidak akan menyerap?
Pasar sepeda motor adalah yang terakhir terkena imbas ekonomi, karena akan ada shifting dari roda 4 ke roda 2. Apalagi BBM makin mahal dan juga ongkos transportasi, karena itu masyarakat lebih memilih sepeda motor daripada public transportation.

Harga MadAss cukup murah Pak Rp 13,95 juta?
Harga ini masih disubsidies, kita memberikan kesempatan untuk konsumen men-shifting dari sepeda motor Jepang ke sepeda motor ini, karena itu harganya kita buat cukup kompetitif.

Pasarnya apakah bisa kompetitif dengan sepeda motor Jepang?
Ini produk yang bukan seperti motor Jepang, karena punya segmen spesifik. Dan ini bisa digunakan untuk transportasi, tapi kita bidik anak muda 17 tahun ke atas. Jadi desainnya lain daripada yang lain.

Target penjualan MadAss?
Untuk model ini kita punya target 1.000 unit per bulan.

Komponen motor?
Saat ini Sachs gunakan komponen global dari mancanegara, komponen dari Indonesia hanya 20 persen, akan kita tingkatkan sampai 40 persen.

Sachs akan menjadikan Minerva basis produksi di Asia Tenggara?
Benar, Sachs cari partner di luar untuk produksi supaya kompetitif. Indonesia melalui Minerva akan jadi basis produksi untuk ekspor ke Asia Tenggara, melalui fasilitas perakitan kita. Kapasitas produksi kita saat ini 10 ribu per bulan, tapi bisa ditingkatkan hingga 20 ribu per bulan.

2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

• 2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

Introduced in the 2002 model line-up, the V-Rod motorcycle represents the first member of a new family of Harley-Davidson motorcycles - the performance custom. A tightly refined package of pure custom Harley-Davidson style and attitude backed with the performance of the liquid-cooled, 60-degree, Revolution engine, the V-Rod plays to your senses and your soul.
Key characteristics of the VRSCA V-Rod™ motorcycle
-115hp @ 8250rpm
-74ft.lb. torque @ 7000rpm
-Aluminum bodywork
-Cosmetic, silver painted hydroformed frame
-18-inch disc rear wheel, 19-inch disk front wheel
-Triple-disc brakes
-Braided brake lines
-Under seat 3.7-gallon fuel tank
-Aluminum radiator shroud with twin vortex air scoops

Dragester-inspired styling:
- 38-degree fork angle, 34-degree steering head angle
- 49mm forks
- Aerodynamic, reflector optic headlight
- 180mm wide rear tire
- Low 26-inch seat height
- Shaved engine fins

SPECIFICATIONS:
2003 Specifications1 VRSCA V-Rod™

DIMENSIONS
Length 93.6 in. (2377.4 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 26.0 in. (660.4 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 27.1 in. (688.3 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.6. in. (141.0 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34.0 degrees
Fork Angle 38.0 degrees
Trail 3.9 in. (99.1 mm)
Wheelbase 67.5 in. (1714.5 mm)
Tires: Radial
Front - D207 120/70ZR-19
Rear - D207 180/55ZR-18
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal. (14.0 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity No reserve due to fuel injection
Oil Capacity 4.5 qts. (4.3 L)
Dry Weight 595.7 lbs. (270.4 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (unladen) 615.5 lbs. (279.4 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1022.4 lbs. (464.2 kg)

ENGINE
Engine 60º Liquid-cooled V-Twin Revolution™ engine
Valves Direct acting double overhead cam;
four valves per cylinder; chain driven w/ hydraulic tensioners
Bore x Stroke 3.94 x 2.83 in. (100 x 72 mm)
Displacement 69 cu. in. (1130 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Downdraft intake - hidden
Lubrication System Wet-sump, integrated w/ powertrain crankcase

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Double row chain, oil bath,
mechanical tensioner, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive Gates carbon fiber reinforced
polychain belt, 72/30 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission Five-speed
Overall Ratio:
1st 10.969
2nd 7.371
3rd 5.900
4th 5.095
5th 4.563

CHASSIS
Frame Steel perimeter upper frame w/ hydroformed main
rails and bolt-on lower frame rails
Swing Arm One piece cast aluminum polished
Front Fork Wide 49 mm custom fork
Wheels 19-inch (48.26 cm) x 3.0-inch (7.62 cm) cast disc front;
18-inch (45.72 cm) x 5.5-inch (13.97 cm) wide cast disc rear
Brakes:
Caliper type Dual-piston front and rear
Rotor type (diameter x width): Patented, One piece floating rotor (front),
Uniform Expansion Rotor (rear)
Front (Dual) 11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
Front Wheel 4.0 in. (101.60 mm)
Rear Wheel 4.0 in. (101.60 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAEJ607)2:
World 74 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (100.33 NM @ 7000 rpm)
France (opt. Germany) 70 ft. lbs. @ 6100 rpm (95 NM @ 6100 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 32.0 degrees
Left 32.0 degrees

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt,
12 amp-hour (per Battery Council International rating) 200 cca
Charging 37-amp rare earth magnet alternator
solid-state regulator (481w @ 3000 rpm, 494w peak)
Starting 0.8kw electric Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz Halogen 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w reflector optics (int’l: 5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w (int’l: 21w)
Indicator lamps High beam, neutral, oil, turn signals, engine
diagnostics, security system (optional)4, cooling temperature, low fuel

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Powdercoated platinum silver crankcase,
Silver cylinder heads and chrome-plated covers
Exhaust System Highly stylized 2 into 1 into 2
Ignition Barrel Keyed, right side under seat
Seat 2-piece textured vinyl w/ flip-up fuel fill access
Passenger Backrest Available Genuine Motor Accessories
Foot Supports Forward
Rear Fender Supports Internal to rear fender w/ included
P&A saddlebag mounting points
Instruments Electronic speedometer w/ odometer and
resettable tripmeter w/diagnostic capabilities and
solid state tell-tale indicator module; tachometer
Hazard warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Fork Lock Barrel Key, common w/ ignition key

COLORS5
Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black, Anodized Aluminum

WARRANTY
Warranty6 12 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 Km);
every 5,000 miles (8,000 Km) thereafter.
— Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 Km) intervals —

1Harley-Davidson reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws, andsome models are not available in certain countries. All models feature 5-speed transmission and carbonfiber belt final drive; 40 mm constant velocity carburetor with enrichner and accelerator pump (except Electronic Sequential Pat Fuel Injection Models); and multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath.
2Values are nominal. Performance varies by country.
3Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4North American security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer & siren.
5Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
6See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.

Ultimate sidecar: man attaches full-sized car to his motorcycle

There are motorcycle sidecars, and then there are motorcycle sidecars. This particular mash-up is dubbed the "Snaefell" and is the work of Francois Knorreck. It took him a whopping 10 years and over $20,000 to complete. The motorcycle is a Laverda, and the car itself is actually cannibalized from several different vehicles.
Hey, if you're going to end up riding in a sidecar, why not make it a full-sized one? Check out more of the Snaefell in the gallery below.