Taiwan Golden Bee (TGB), a major Taiwanese maker of powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), is introducing greatly improved models at the 65th International Motorcycle Show Italy (EICMA MOTO 2007), being held on Nov. 6-11 in Milan.



TGB sales manager Arthur Lin reports that his company will introduce 125cc and 250cc electronic fuel-injected (EFI) versions of the X Motion maxi scooter, both meeting Euro 3 emissions standards. "The state-of-the-art X Motion perfectly integrates classical elegance and precise craftsmanship, together with deluxe accoutrements and human-centered design," Liu asserts.

The X Motion features a water-cooled four-stroke, capacitor discharge ignition (CDI), Euro 3-compliant, vertical-cylinder engine with a maximum horsepower of 12.4/8500 ps/rpm (125cc version) or 21.4/7750 ps/rpm (250cc version). Other features include a V-belt continuous variable transmission (CVT). Front and rear disk brakes, 120/70-14 front tire and 140/60-13 rear tire, length-width-height of 2,144 x 680 x 1392 mm, a seat height of 790 mm, and a fuel-tank capacity of 11 liters.

TGB welcomes all EICMA MOTO attendees to its booth to see this new maxi scooter, which incorporates the company`s strong design, development, and manufacturing capabilities.

The company`s new ATV, sporting a 400cc high-performance single-cylinder engine developed jointly with Morini Franco of Italy, is already receiving a wild reception worldwide. It was rated by France`s QUAD magazine as being the best in overall performance, top-end equipment, and styling.

TGB`s even newer 500cc ATV products are sure to be a center of attention during the show.

Becoming a Major Global Player

These are only some of the latest products from TGB, a globally competitive developer and manufacturer of complete motorcycles and ATVs as well as CVT systems and parts that incorporate industry-leading technology. The company expects to grow into a major global player within the next few years by launching a steady stream of new products with world-class quality and competitiveness. Products currently under development include 500cc and 800cc motorcycle engines and multi-wheeled side-by-side utility vehicles.



Founded in 1978, TGB enjoys ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certification, and all of its vehicles and engines meet EC and American EPA and DOT standards. The company won Taiwan`s National Good Quality Award for the fourth consecutive year in 2006, and in 2007 was cited by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) as one of the "Top-10 Excellent International Brands in Taiwan."

TGB is Taiwan`s first and largest maker of CVT systems and parts. It originally relied on Italian technology; as it developed into one of the world`s key suppliers of such products, however, it learned to stand on its own. Today its CVT systems for PTWs of up to 1000cc are used by major PTW makers all over the world (and especially in Europe), including Piaggio, Minarelli, and Morini Franco, of Italy; Peugeot, of France; Rotax of Austria; Polaris of the United States; and Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan.

The company expanded into the development and production of complete PTW and engine products in 1993 and is now a leading exporter of scooters and ATVs (at an annual volume of about 60,000 units) to Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. It claims that its products are equal in quality to those from Japan, while being more competitive in price.

"We are very proud of the quality and durability of our vehicles, as well as our strong system-integration capability," stresses TGB`s president, George Lin. "Our main advantage is the superb performance of the engines used in our vehicles, our sophisticated design, and our unrivaled after-sales service, which have long been recognized by major buyers in Europe and America."



TGB`s latest 403cc single-cylinder engine produces about 30 hp and was designed specifically for ATVs. Among other innovations, the original single-shaft drive was modified into a double-axle model that allows switching from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. New 500cc single-cylinder and 800cc double-cylinder engines, now under development, will propel TGB into the Big Leagues of engine manufacturers.
(by Quincy Liang)