Modenas CT series

Modenas CT series

Production	2009-present
Predecessor	Modenas Kriss Modenas Kristar
Class	Underbone
Engine	100-110cc SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled 1.0 kW BLDC (CTric)
Power	6.6 kW (9.0 PS) @ 8,500 rpm (110 cc model) 5.0 kW (6.8 PS) @ 7,500 rpm (100 cc model)[1] 3.6 kW (4.9 PS) @ 80 km/h; ratified as 1.0 kW (CTric)[2]
Torque	9.3 N·m (6.9 ft·lb) @ 4,000 rpm (110 cc model) 6.7 N·m (4.9 ft·lb) @ 5,500 rpm (100 cc model)[1]
Transmission	4-speed (other models) Single-speed (CTric)
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm
Brakes	Front: Disc (110 cc model); drum (other models) Rear: Drum
Fuel capacity	5.3 l
Related	Modenas Kriss

Modenas CT series is a series of underbone motorcycles produced by Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer, Modenas. The CT were first launched in 2009 as a legitimate successor of the popular Modenas Kriss series. Before the CT was developed, another underbone model known as Modenas Kristar was produced in 2004 but the production ended two years later due to lack of appeal. The 100 cc and 110 cc engines derived from the Kriss series remain unchanged, but with the addition of a decompression mechanism for the 110 cc model to ease starting.^[3]

In 2011, an electric version of the CT known as the Modenas CTric was launched, making the CTric as the first all-electric motorcycle being sold in Malaysia.^[4]

Model history

The CT was debuted on 23 October 2009 for the 110 cc model.^[3] It features an all-new design developed in-house by Modenas, with the exception of the AN110 engine developed by Kawasaki. Later, the 100 cc model was released on 13 February 2010,^[5] with same MB100 engine derived from Kriss 100. Both models have a 5.3-liter fuel tank each, which is claimed by Modenas as the largest among underbone motorcycles.^[3]

Modenas CTric

In 2010, Modenas developed an electric motorcycle model through a partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia. According to Modenas, the CTric is the first Malaysian-made electric motorcycle that has passed the latest SIRIM MS2413 standard for electric motorcycles as well as the JIS standards.^[6]

The electric motorcycle is powered by a brushless DC electric motor, producing the peak power of 3.6 kW at the speed of 80 km/h,^[2] though ratified at 1.0 kW. Power is supplied by five 12-volt nano-gel batteries capable of producing 60V, 20Ah of electricity.^[2] The motorcycle can be recharged by using an ordinary BS1363 240-volt, 13-amp power outlet, with the charging times of 3.5 hours (fast charging) or 8 hours (slow charging). Once fully charged, the CTric's traveling range is between 30-50 km.

The performance of the CTric is comparable with a 90 cc underbone motorcycle, with the top speed of about 70-80 km/h.^[6]

See also

• Modenas Kriss series

Reference

1. ^ ^{a b} Official Modenas CT series brochure - from Modenas official website.
2. ^ ^{a b c} Official Modenas CTric brochure - from Modenas official website.
3. ^ ^{a b c} "Modenas CT110 Ganti Kriss (Malay)". Roda-Roda (Bayu Enterprise) (December 2009): 12. 2009. ISSN 0127-9149. 
4. ^ "CTric Motosikal Elektrik Pertama Dari Modenas (Malay)". Roda-Roda (Bayu Enterprise) (July 2011): 18. 2011. ISSN 0127-9149. 
5. ^ "Modenas CT100 Meneruskan Kejayaan Modenas (Malay)". Roda-Roda (Bayu Enterprise) (March 2010): 34–35. 2010. ISSN 0127-9149. 
6. ^ ^{a b} Modenas CTric Launch Press Release

External link

• Modenas official website