Mitsuoka is a small car manufacturer in Japan, specializes in making cars that make driving a lot fun. This time they present their first mini kit car, the MC-1.
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body styling and a 50cc air cooled engine. The car is for one person only.The small body, styling and easy handling, make it perfect for narrow roads and busy cities. It is very useful for going around the block and parking can't be easier.
The body was designed using an image of a dog, preserving the cuteness and beauty of the animal. It is possible to choose from 8 different colors and there are plenty of optional parts that can be put on the car in order to make it more original and to fit the driver's taste. The driver's seat's design is also very neat. The fuel gauge and the wipers are set were it is easy to operate them. The meter panel is big and easy to read. The speedometer is in the middle and the fuel gauge in on the side. Driving is just like driving a normal car. There are only two gears, forward and reverse. Right next to the driver's seat is the hand brake. In the back, there is storage space for small items.
The engine is a Mitsuoka original engine with power of 6.1ps/6500 rpm and a 7kg/6000rpm. The body is very light 160kg. All these ingredients make a car that is very nice to ride.
When I first saw the car with my own eyes, it was much bigger than I imagined. A long time ago there was a micro car based on a Honda scooter. That car was called Bubu, which what the Japanese babies call a car when they learn to speak. I drove that as well and the new MC-1 is at least one size bigger than that. I was a bit worried about getting my 178cm into the car but to my surprise I did not have any problem getting in and it did not feel tight either. There was enough head clearance and it seemed that even on a bumpy road, my head's shape will not be "re-designed" by the car's roof. The inside of the MC-1 felt very familiar, just like a normal car and I did not need any explanation regarding it's operation. I fastened the seat belt, turned the key and was on my way. The engine had the distinctive sound of a two stroke engine and wasn't noisy at all. Before I got in the car I thought it will probably be very slow and I was quite surprised at the sharp start when I stepped on the accelerator. The handling was even smoother than I thought when I read the press release. The car handled beautifully around the curves and I could make a U-turn just about anywhere. The main problem surfaced when I was driving along straight roads. It felt as if the car is not 100% stable. It was a bit frightening to go at full speed.
The thing that impressed me the most was the fact that every single person who saw the car, turned his head to take another look ? men, women, kids, the whole lot. At traffic lights, and whenever I stopped the car, people came up to me and started asking questions about the car.
All in all, I found the MC-1 very pleasant to drive around even though I wouldn't take it out for any long trips. If you want people to notice you, this is certainly the car to have !
Saito Tatsuya
Aluminum up steering kit for YZF-R1
"EIJYU-PRO"
Up steering kit for R1 which set it up at a height of 25 mm and angle of 14 degrees.
Wheel cover for up to '93 NSR250R
"JHA"
Wheel cover for NSR, 3 colors in black, carbon and gilt.
Aluminum wheel for Monkey and Gorilla
"Apt sports"
Tubeless type and made in one piece structure. Can be used for normal one. Size in 2.50-10.
"Magical Racing"
Screen available in clear, smoke and multicoated.
Carbon aerodinamic mirror
Seat fairing
Upper fairing comes with carbon trim.
The IC light is mounted on the wheel's air valve. It lights up when it gets dark. The light is on only when the bike moves. A ring of light envelopes the wheel when the light is on.
A rear carrier indicator set, clear tail lens
Clear tail lens with orange light bulb for Address V, Address V-Tune and Address 100. Tail lens. Indicator lens set.
A neon cable, 1,4m in length. It is used for decorating the bike's body. It come on when you trun the key on and it flickers when you brake. Available in blue only.
A head light for Yamaha Vino scooters
A classic styled headlight kit for Vino. A Dragstar headlight is used with a visor. L and S sizes are available.
Headlight kit for Live Dio, Jog Z, Jog ZR
A dress up kit made from ABS with crome coating. Creates a beatifull finishing effect for the headlight.
A replica of the '99 new graphic model used by Japanese GP rider Norifumi Abe.
A '99 power skater with a new aluminum wheel and a hard rear tire as standard.
Weight 11kg, 1.3hp, Top speed - 35km. DIY kit. Complete.
An original Yamaha mirror with a light blue finish. It can be used as a dress up item for the bike but it also helps in reducing glare.
Available in Oval and square.
Arai mirror coated dark smoke visors
A high quality dark smoke visor made by Arai and coated by the top coating company in Japan. Fits all Arai main line full face helmets. Here are a few examples : Astro FS, Astro E, Astro M, Astro I, Rapide E, Rapide J, Rapide L, Rapide V, Rapide LS, Rapide JR, Super E, Super L, RX-7, R, RR2, RR3, NT, NR, OMNI-S, R
Available in : Orange,Rainbow,Gold,Silver,Green, Blue. Price 9,500 yen.
Ref number : 0699D-1 Dealer inquiries welcomed.
An original Yamaha mirror with a light blue finish. It can be used as a dress up item for the bike but it also helps in reducing glare.
Available in Oval and square.
Moriwaki Engineering muffler. Zero SS 99CB400SF HTPER VTEC The silencer is sport type. It has a special sound at mid range and high speed. Four in one. 93,000 yen. In carbon - 98,000 yen.
Yoshimura Japan muffler. CB400SF HYPER VTEC titan-cyclon. V-TEC technology is used as standard and the DSC silencer give a power boost. 108,000 yen.
Yamamoto Racing muffler. GSX 1300 R Hayabusa. SPEC-A TWIN RACING EDITION itanium exhaust pipe of 4-2-1-2 and a titanium 122mm rear carbon cevlar twin silencer. 225,000 yen.
Withme Proffesional Racing full exhasut system for GSX 1300 R, Hayabusa. For getting out the best handling preformance a 4 in 2 in 1 muffler was used. This light weight muffler helps in getting a 10% power increase. 175,000 yen.
K-Factory Demon series for CBR 600 F. A 3D and mirror finish give this exhasut pipe a sexy look. 4 in 2 in 1. 98db. EX-H for Hayabusa. From 165,000.
Moriwaki Egineering muffler for 99 CB 400 SF HTPER VTEC. A new short straight silencer. Nice sound at 95db. 54,000 yen.
Micro Racing. 98 CBR900RR Slip on muffler 120mm carbon silencer. Straight exhaust. The attaching part has a shaved aluminum very nice finish. 58,000 yen.
Magical Racing For SSS600. A two piece cowl for serious racers. Oil catcher, under cowl. 2 piece cowl 58,000 yen, Seat cowl 33,000.
VTR1000F/RR FIRE HAWK Bodywork
Magical Racing This is used to give the VTR1000F even more sporty look. Will be used in the 99 Suzuka 8 hour endurance race. Nose fairing 65,000 yen. Special screen from 17,000 yen. Seat fairing 38,000 yen.
Modified by Magical to fit SSS600 class R6M. Magical Racing Full fairing.58,000 yen Special screen from 17,000 yen.
A Ito Shinichi/Aoki replica model. The base is YASHA-S. A limited edition taking orders now. Size : M/L/XL. 46,000 yen. Arai. Astro M-Forte. Astro M is the base model. Forte was designed with a rider cutting the wind as an image. 44,000 yen. Katsuki-Okada, Nakano-Crafar, Takuma-Forte
Last chance for ordering 2000 RS250/125
RS125 1,080,000 including set up kit, crating and handling. Supply in November '99. RS250 1,880,000 icluding set up kit, crating and handling. Supply in December '99. Engines RS125 - 330,000 RS250 - 815,000 Last day for ordering - July 27th, 1999.
Canon type chamber for Jog and Dio
K Factory muffler for CBR 900 RR
Racing protector for YZF-R1 from Over racing
Back step for Hayabusa by Over Racing
