Modenas CT series

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.[4]

Modenas CT series
Modenas CT100
Also calledModenas Kriss 125i EFI (Greece)
Modenas 118EFI (Malaysian fuel-injected model)
Production2009-present
PredecessorModenas Kriss
Modenas Kristar
ClassUnderbone
Engine100-120 cc SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled
1.0 kW BLDC (CTric)
Power5.76 kW (7.83 PS) @ 8,000 rpm (120 cc fuel-injected model)
[1] 6.6 kW (9.0 PS) @ 8,500 rpm (110 cc model)
5.0 kW (6.8 PS) @ 7,500 rpm (100 cc model)[2]
3.6 kW (4.9 PS) @ 80 km/h; ratified as 1.0 kW (CTric)[3]
Torque8.4 N⋅m (6.2 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm (120 cc fuel-injected model)[1]
9.3 N⋅m (6.9 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm (110 cc model)
6.7 N⋅m (4.9 lb⋅ft) @ 5,500 rpm (100 cc model)[2]
Transmission4-speed (other models)
Single-speed (CTric)
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm
BrakesFront: Disc (other models); drum (100 cc model)
Rear: Drum
Fuel capacity4.3 L (fuel-injected model)[1]
5.3 L (other variants)
RelatedModenas Kriss
Modenas GT128

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.[5]

In 2013, the fuel-injected version of the CT was launched in Greece as Modenas Kriss 125i EFI.[6] The fuel-injected model is later released for Malaysian domestic market as Modenas 118EFI.[7]

Model history

The CT was debuted on 23 October 2009 for the 110 cc model.[4] 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,[8] 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 at that time, before being surpassed by the 2012 Honda Future 125.[4]

Modenas CTric (2011-present)

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.[9]

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,[3] though ratified at 1.0 kW. Power is supplied by five 12-volt nano-gel batteries capable of producing 60 V, 20 Ah of electricity.[3] The motorcycle can be recharged by using an ordinary BS 1363 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 and 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.[9]

Modenas 118EFI / Kriss 125i EFI (2013-present)
The fuel-injected Modenas 118EFI.

On 22 March 2013, Modenas launched the fuel-injected version of the CT in Greece as Modenas Kriss 125i EFI. The Kriss 125i uses the larger 120 cc engine mated together with the fuel injection system with a lambda sensor supplied by Synerject.[6] The same model was later launched in the home market as the Modenas 118EFI during the DRB-Hicom Autofest in Penang on 30 July 2013.[7] The fuel-injected variant uses the same 120 cc engine being derived from the Kriss 120 and Ace 115 but with slightly lower power output.[10] The 118EFI was sold in Malaysia with the price tag of RM4,755.00.[7]

Award
  • 2011 Malaysia Good Design Mark - Public Area and Transport Category (together with Modenas GT128)[11]

References
  1. Official Modenas 118EFI brochure - from Modenas official website.
  2. Official Modenas CT series brochure - from Modenas official website.
  3. Official Modenas CTric brochure - from Modenas official website.
  4. "Modenas CT110 Ganti Kriss (in Malay)". Roda-Roda. Bayu Enterprise (December 2009): 12. 2009. ISSN 0127-9149.
  5. "CTric Motosikal Elektrik Pertama Dari Modenas (in Malay)". Roda-Roda. Bayu Enterprise (July 2011): 18. 2011. ISSN 0127-9149.
  6. "Νέο MODENAS KRISS 125 EFI - Τι άλλο να ζητήσεις από ένα παπί;" (in Greek). Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  7. "MODENAS sasar jual 7,000 unit model 118EFI setiap bulan". Berita Harian (in Malay). Bernama. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  8. "Modenas CT100 Meneruskan Kejayaan Modenas (in Malay)". Roda-Roda. Bayu Enterprise (March 2010): 34–35. 2010. ISSN 0127-9149.
  9. Modenas CTric Launch Press Release
  10. "Modenas' first fuel-injected underbone was launched for domestic market, and its name is Modenas 118EFI...!!!". Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  11. 2011 Malaysia Good Design Mark - by Malaysian Design Council. Accessed on 17 July 2013.
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