26 September 2011 - Enjoy your commute with Honda's all-new, safe and affordable 'Dio' NSC110.

Scooting into Honda Dealerships nationally next month, the new Dio combines timeless qualities of convenience and reliability with Honda's innovative technology, all for an affordable MLP of $2,490.

It's a Honda and presents a compact, power-package designed to meet the broad needs of the commuter market while remaining environmentally friendly, stylish and practical.

The Dio's four-stroke 110cc engine offers ample performance together with superb fuel economy - 50.2km/l in normal riding conditions\*. Honda's established expertise in four-stroke technology was utilised to deliver efficiency and performance in its lightweight, compact engine.

Controlled by an advanced programmed fuel injection system (PGM-FI), the engine uses finely tuned injection technology to meet and indeed exceed the most stringent global standard for eco-friendliness. The engine's PGM-FI system works together with a tri-metal catalyst in the exhaust to deliver low emissions allowing the Dio to meet the Euro 3 standard.

Thanks to its advanced CBS Combined Braking System, the Dio offers high levels of safety. The system links the left brake lever to both the rear and front brake, optimising the braking effort at both tyres to give strong, secure stopping in all conditions.

The Dio has a round steel-tube frame body which is extremely compact but with the rigidity required for confident handling. At the front of the scooter, telescopic forks with hydraulic damping keep the ride smooth and composed over the roughest of city streets, while a compact offset damper controls the movement of the rear unit swing arm without stealing space from the underseat storage area or the fuel tank.

Designed with Honda's unmistakeable practicality and style, the Dio boasts plenty of storage space under the seat - space enough for a full face helmet - as well as an advanced and easy to use instrument panel and, crucially, ergonomics that make it comfortable for both rider and passenger.

The Dio's ergonomic design offers a relaxed riding position even on longer riders while the compact dimensions also give it superb agility in tight city streets. Allied to the stable, highly manoeuvrable chassis, the position of the handlebars has been carefully designed to give the rider a feeling of confident control. The machine's very low overall kerb weight of just 102kg is crucial here too, making the Dio easy to handle in all conditions.

The new Honda Dio will be released in four premium colour options, Pearl Procyon Black, Pearl White, Candy Lucid Red and Candy Aruja Blue.

Honda's credentials in the scooter market are unsurpassed and the new Dio will not disappoint, see your Honda Dealer for more information.

www.hondamotorcycles.com.au

Dealer Locator: 1 300 1 HONDA

\*Fuel consumption will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle conditions and options/accessories.
Calculated at $1.40 per litre.
Source: http://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au/fuelwatch/pages/home.jspx 21/09/11

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Emma Kershaw
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Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Telephone: (+613) 9270 1183
Facsimile: (+613) 9357 0826
Website: www.honda.com.au
Email: EKershaw@hondampe.com.au

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