"IZH Planet-5": technical characteristics. New "IZH Planet-5"

Few motorcycles are known for good reliability. Then they will break on the way, then they will die out at low speed. This is the fate of the domestic motor industry. From problems with reliability can not escape. It is frequent breakdowns that cause distrust among buyers. But one bike bravely volunteered to reduce this stereotype to none. This mysterious two-wheeled monster took on only good qualities. Reliability, power and beautiful appearance - all this already related to the name "IZH Planet-5".

Technical characteristics helped to spread Izhmash's motor product over long distances. Therefore, in almost every city you can hear the incomparable hum of the "Planet". Present, which became a legend. These words are dedicated to the above motorcycle.

First attempts

"Planet-5" (this can be understood by the index number) is not the first model in its series. It was the fifth generation that was launched in 1987. Then the market lacked a reliable product. Therefore, the developers of the plant "Izhmash" set to work. In order to improve and improve the characteristics of the motorcycle, the designers introduced some innovations. For example, they put a new ignition not seen before. "IZH Planet-5" played with him in a new light. BESZ (contactless electronic ignition system) helped to get in the way without problems. In addition, I added confidence in driving. Innovations have done their job. The popularity of the motorcycle beat all records. But this did not save the "legend" from the decline. Due to the lack of global improvements on the part of the plant, the motorcycle is morally and technically obsolete. The final release date for the Planet-5 series was 2008.

About the bike

IZH Planet-5, whose technical characteristics were better than those of its competitors, slowly but surely moved to the general market. The middle-class road bike was different from the "peers" with a good power plant and a beautiful appearance. From the design of "Planet-4" almost nothing left, except that the driver's seat, and even then it became another, more convenient form. The new fuel tank fits neatly into the overall picture. In general, thanks to excellent driving performance and beautiful design "IZH Planet-5" gained the role of a people's motorcycle. And this is a high rank.

Modifications

In the early years of release on the "Planet-5" was a huge demand. Therefore, the factory workers decided to experiment. It's no secret that this motorcycle has a good power unit, allowing you to pass gaily any terrain. Because of this pleasant feature, the designers decided to attach a stroller to the two-wheeled motorcycle. There were also modifications with the rear trailer. But fortunately, this scheme did not work. "IZH Planet-5" fell in love with everyone in its original, two-wheel variant, and wheelchairs and trailers remained in the past.

Attempts to modernize

It can not be said that the plant did not care about its product at all. No. Attempts to improve the released were undertaken. An electric generator was installed and replaced. After its improvement, it began to work on permanent magnets. This introduction improved the service life of the segment, gave reliability. More than once the wiring was altered. "IZH Planet-5" is now not sparked after a long operation. Do not underestimate the above non-contact electronic ignition system. Still, IZH Planet-5 was changing. Technical characteristics improved, the service life of the device increased. But even these few changes could not keep the motorcycle's popularity at the proper level.

IZH Planet-5: specifications

As previously stated, "Planet-5" has good characteristics. The dimensions of the motorcycle are impressive. The length of the bike reaches two meters twenty centimeters. In width - no more than eighty centimeters. And in height - a meter twenty centimeters. Despite the large dimensions, the dry weight of the vehicle does not exceed the average statistical rate. Motorcycle of the middle class "Planet-5" weighs just over one hundred and sixty kilos (165, if exactly). The maximum load on the hull should not exceed one hundred and seventy kilograms. In this figure, you can enter twenty kilograms, allowed for transportation in the trunk.

The engine "IZH Planet-5" is a highlight of this model. And it's not a problem that it is single-cylinder, but it works well. Where the two-cylinder colleagues stoop, "IZH-P5" (the so-called motor of the "Planet"), albeit slowly, but dragging an iron horse behind him. The total volume of a single cylinder is a respected 3346 cubic centimeters. The maximum squeezed power, however, does not exceed seventeen horsepower. This allows the "IZH Planet-5" to develop a speed of a miserable one hundred and twenty kilometers per hour. The small speed is, perhaps, the only significant minus of the motorcycle. Two-stroke engine . But do not rush to conclusions that after every refueling in the gas tank add oil for two-stroke engines. Quite the contrary. "IZH Planeta-5" is equipped with a system of forced separate dosing. This means that the oil will need to be poured into a separate barrel, and the only thing that needs to be done with it is to add as needed.

The volume of the fuel tank is eighteen liters. The fuel consumption per hundred kilometers at a speed of sixty kilometers per hour does not exceed a mark of five liters. It's very economical, if you make a discount on the age of technology. In electronics, the wiring is good. "IZH Planet-5" (after modifications) does not suffer from short circuits.

Purchase

There are almost new motorcycles on the market. "IZH Planet-5" was produced before 2008, so the specimens were preserved with zero mileage. In the event of a breakdown, you should not expect expensive repairs. Spare parts of the motorcycle can be found in any used equipment market. The price of a bike does not bite very much. New "Planets" do not cost more than twenty thousand rubles. Used but not broken motorcycles cost up to ten thousand rubles. Not a bad price for a good product.

"IZH Planet-5" became a legendary motorcycle. He deserved this title with his characteristics, unbreakable reliability and innovative look. Let on the road now less and less visible units of this technique. But in history the name "IZH Planeta-5" will remain forever.