Yamaha V-Ixion Reach IMOTY 2008

FORUM Automotive Journalists of Indonesia/FORUM Wartawan Otomotif Indonesia (FORWOT) announced a Yamaha V-IXION crown as the Indonesian Motorcycle of the Year 2008 (FORWOT-IMOTY). PT motorcycle production. Yamaha Kencana Motor Indonesia this out as the winner after collecting the highest points total assessment of the results of 17 Judges determine FORWOT-IMOTY 2008.

Victory Yamaha V-IXION quell expectations while six motorcycle best the other finalists, namely Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTS-i, Honda Beat, Honda Supra X125 Thanks for the request-FI, Honda Vario, Kawasaki Ninja 250 R, and Suzuki Satria F150.

The seven finalists chosen by the previous 40 Jury Voice (Voters) of 70 motorcycle models that are sold in the country. The Jury Voice is a whole field of coverage of automotive journalists from various print and electronic media nationally.

Yamaha V-IXION stated reserves the right holds a degree hill and only after the 17 Judges determine "consists of automotive journalists from the area of coverage of the various print and electronic media national" gives a total value of 114 points. Meanwhile, Kawasaki Ninja 250 R, which reach a total value of 75 points to sit an second. Third position Honda Supra X125-FI Thanks for the request that takes 74 points.

"Many of the criteria that must be considered before we give a value for each finalist. One must think we are the values and functions of a motorcycle," said Adhi Nugroho, Chairman of the Presidium of the Board of Judges FORWOT-IMOTY winner in 2008, after the announcement in Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2008, Friday (12/12).

"Seven finalists are products that represent the best of each model and price. All have advantages and unique. But ultimately received the highest points total Yamaha V-IXION," he continued.

Adhi said that the format of determining FORWOT-IMOTY 2008 with a different method of assessment conducted in 2006. For the assessment of this year Adhi add FORWOT applicated  system formulation of Europe and Japan for similar activities.

Meanwhile, the most recent Judges acknowledge Yamaha V-IXION deserve to be champion. In a written statement, the jury to assess, Yamaha V-IXION a picture of how the performance of the vehicle is not equal with engine capacity of the large and lavish fuel.

Yamaha V-IXION recognized Jury determine the value and function comparable has also expressed doubt consumers in the country will be the effectiveness and efficiency of fuel injection technology on a motorcycle.

"I hope what we can do this picture for the consumer to become motorcycle country in determining the best option," said Eri Haryoko, Chairman of the General FORWOT.

"Voting by journalists under paguyuban FORWOT very independent and transparent. We do not have the interests of the commercial activities of this, both for paguyuban and the media respectively. FORWOT So far only explicitly shows the value Judging the results to the public," he added.

Support brand lubricants TOP 1 in FORWOT-IMOTY 2008 is also a manifestation of independence FORWOT in this activity. "TOP 1 we select not only because the quality of their products, but also because the same vision TOP 1 with FORWOT always committed to provide the best for consumers nationwide," said Eri Haryoko.

The victory was given to PT. Yamaha Kencana Motor Indonesia this year while continuing a similar achievement obtained Yamaha Jupiter MX in 2006.

In an assessment that was conducted on Tuesday (9 / 12) in Jakarta, as many as seven Judges determine the maximum rate recorded 10 points for the Yamaha V-IXION. Jury while ten others provide only determine the value varies between 1 to 9 points. In other words, Yamaha V-IXION the only finalist who Blessed value by 17 Jury determination.

Kawasaki Ninja 250 R scoring only own a maximum 10 points from the two Judges issue, while a Jury determine the state abstain points (no points). In fact, Honda Supra X125-FI Thanks for the request because the more fortunate able to reach the maximum value of 10 points from three Judges issue. Unfortunately, three Judges determine abstain give points for the mainstay product, PT Astra Honda Motor is.

Meanwhile, overall only Honda and Suzuki Vario Satria F150, which did not receive the maximum 10 points from all Judges determine. Honda Vario also a product of at most abstain receive points (11 Jury determination).

Meanwhile Bajaj Pulsar DTS-200 that I became one deputy Non-AISI reach fourth place after the average gain is only 4.35 points from 14 Jury determination. (OL-02)