Honda FTR 223

[102611M]

Hey guys, just did a search on this forum and found nothing about this bike so i thought i open up this thread.

 

So this is the bike i was talking about

http://www.honda.co.jp/FTR/images/pht_photo_01.jpg

http://image.rakuten.co.jp/marutomiauto/cabinet/02017593/img57672071.jpg

 

And here are some specifications:

Links will be provided at the end of the thread if you want a a full read up of the bike

Displacement: 223cc

Engine type: Single cylinder four stroke

Torque: 18.00 Nm @ 5500

Compression ratio: 9:1

Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 66.2 mm

Ignition: CDI

Cooling system: Air

Gear box: 6-Speed

Transmition: Chain

Cluch: Wet, multiplate

Fuel capacity: 7.2 litres

Dry weight: 119kg

Front suspention: Telescopic fork

Rear suspention: Swing arm

Front brake: Single disc

Rear brake: Drum

*note that this is information from a 2011 model may/may not be different from other years*

 

In my opinion this bike looks like an easy bike to start a project on. Sort of like a blank canvas. Just like the TW200. I see lots of potential in this bike. But one thing is its a 2A bike, so P platers can say goodbye to this bike

 

So come on and share your thoughts and opinions on this bike and experience too if anybody owned this beauty before! Your inputs/constructive critisism are greatly apprciated

 

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Specifications - http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_ftr_230_2011.php

Specifications - http://www.motorcycledb.com/Honda_FTR_230_2011/37702

Official Honda FTR page(in Japanese) - http://www.honda.co.jp/FTR/

[Jehuty]

They should have made it 200cc, 223 is kind of pointless because of SG's bike class allocation. It looks like the TW200, might as well get that.

[102611M]

Ya thats true, maybe thats why seldom see it on the roads. but im guessing when they manufactured this bike they were not trying to appeal to the market here? just a guess though. this bike is one of those bike you either like it or dont, sort of like rxk. you either love it or hate it hahaha

[shiraz]

Singapore was not the one who manufactured the bike so "they" won't be bothered about the small Singapore market.

[steam_gun]

If im not wrong i've seen this bike in MAH

[102611M]

Singapore was not the one who manufactured the bike so "they" won't be bothered about the small Singapore market.

 

i guess that makes sense, they wouldnt want to lose $$ and waste time here

 

If im not wrong i've seen this bike in MAH

 

really? i'll head down there one day to check. i MUST see one of these babes in person! haha