Honda Astrea Prima

 

The Astrea Prima was the most popular underbone motorcycle of the 90s. No wonder, as this bike was fast, fuel-efficient, easy to maintain, with affordable spare parts and a high resale value. It's no surprise that the Honda Prima became a favorite among consumers during its time.

What’s interesting is that the Astrea Prima was specially designed by Honda Japan for the Southeast Asian market. This explains why the bike was widely available in Thailand (as the Cub 100 EX) and Malaysia (as the Dream EX 5). The design of the Astrea Prima emphasizes comfort and functionality while still maintaining a trendy style.

The Honda Astrea Prima was the first underbone Honda to feature the C-series 100 engine (H05E), with a 97cc air-cooled, 4-cycle, OHC single-cylinder engine. It could produce a maximum output of 8.9 horsepower at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 9.3 Nm at 6000 rpm. The engine power is transferred via a 4-speed manual transmission with a rotary gear system (you can shift directly from 4th gear to neutral as long as the bike is stationary).

In addition to its power, this bike is known for its smooth sound and fuel efficiency. The Honda Prima’s engine, which is still originally from Japan, is also very durable and easy to maintain.

Technical Specifications:

    Engine Type: 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled
    Bore x Stroke: 50 x 49.5 mm
    Engine Displacement: 97.1 cc
    Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
    Oil Capacity: 0.9 liters
    Starter: Kick & Electric Starter
    Dimensions (LxWxH): 1,915 x 705 x 1,076 mm
    Wheelbase: 1,234 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.7 liters
    Front Tire: 70/100-17 M/C 40P
    Rear Tire: 80/90-17 M/C 50P