Honda Gyro
Appearance
The Canopy is a small, three-wheeled, single-occupant automobile from Honda, sold primarily in Japan. It pivots above the rear wheels allowing most of the body to lean in turns. It is often used in delivery or express service.
Specifications
- Engine type Air-cooled, 2 cycle, single piston, 49cm3/rev, Comp ratio 7:1
- Max Power 5.3kW @ 6500rpm, Max Torque 6Nm @ 6000rpm
- Fuel tank 7.3 l, Fuel consumption 41.9km/l
- Transmission CVT
- Length 1895mm
- Wheelbase 1410mm
- Width 650mm
- Min. Turning rad. 2m
- Mass 126 kg
(sourced from http://www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/zedis//history.htm which claims they are from the Honda spec page. )
External links
- Canopy page at honda.co.jp (in Japanese)
- 2006 information page from Honda site, translated via Google
- Canopy (at left) in context, street scene, Tokyo Hiro-o district.