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The Honda TMX 155 is a motorcycle designed by Honda

Honda

is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...

for the business market.

The TMX line comes in two variants: The TMX 155 and the TMX 125. The TMX 155 is a 155.3 cc 4-stroke, OHV

Overhead valve

An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...

, air-cooled

Air-cooled engine

Air-cooled engines rely on the circulation of air directly over hot parts of the engine to cool them.-Introduction:Most modern internal combustion engines are cooled by a closed circuit carrying liquid coolant through channels in the engine block and cylinder head, where the coolant absorbs heat,...

powerhouse intended for heavy duty tricycle use. It has a 4 down manual transmission

Manual transmission

A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...

and a primary kick start

Kick start

Kick start refers to a method of starting an internal combustion engine by pushing a ratcheting lever with one's foot. Kick start mechanisms were almost universally a part of motorcycle engines before the mid-1970s, and were phased out of production over the next twenty years or so as electric...

er, as well as a magneto

Magneto (electrical)

A magneto is an electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce alternating current.Magnetos adapted to produce pulses of high voltage are used in the ignition systems of some gasoline-powered internal combustion engines to provide power to the spark plugs...

AC-CDI ignition. A telescopic fork front suspension

Suspension (vehicle)

Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...

and twin rear suspension cushion the bumps on the road. The TMX155 has also passed Euro 1 emission testing and is environment-friendly.The tmx also referred as the "king of torque" because of its power

Specifications

'"Honda TMX 155"'

Engine: 4-stroke. OHV. Air-cooled
Displacement: 155.3 cc
Bore x stroke: 58.5 mm x 57.8 mm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Max. output: 9.29 kW (12.6 PS) at 8,000 rpm
Max. torque: 13.89 N·m (9.8 lbf·ft; 2.03 kgf·m) at 8,500 rpm
Engine oil capacity: 1.1 liters
Transmission: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...

, 4-speed down
Starter
Starter
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: Primary kick
Ignition Type: Magneto AC-CDI
Dimension (LWH): 1915 mm x 735 mm x 1082 mm
Dry Weight: 108.3 kg (239 lb)
Fuel tank capacity: 9 liters (reserve: 2.0 liters)
Wheelbase: 1201 mm
Seat height: 743 mm
Min. ground clearance: 150 mm
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Twin
top speed: 140 km/h(single)

Specifications

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