Facts about the Honda eSAF Frame that is Viral on Social Media, Accused of Being Easily Rusty and Brittle

Dream - The online community on several social media platforms is buzzing about Honda scooters that feature the latest frame from Honda, namely the Smart Architecture Frame (eSAF).

The eSAF frame is accused of being easily rusty, brittle, and prone to breaking, even though the age of the motorcycle is still relatively young, released in early 2019 with the Honda Genio model.

The production of the eSAF frame is carried out at the AHM Factory in the MM2100 area of Cikarang, West Java. Honda claims that the eSAF technology makes the Genio motorcycle more agile, lightweight, and comfortable to use.

The eSAF frame is used in Honda Genio, Beat, Scoopy, and also Vario 160 models.

The eSAF frame on the Honda Genio uses a pressing process and laser welding. Its structure is developed to improve control stability and optimize space for storage and fuel.

GM Plant AHM Cikarang Dodi Sutriadi said that the production process of the new eSAF frame on the Honda Genio is specially designed to produce the best frame quality with a much lighter weight in order to provide maneuverability on the road.

"Honda is always committed, starting from the design process, development, production, and even to after-sales service," said Okta as quoted from Merdeka.com on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Regarding the problematic vehicle body, he admitted that they have to conduct special observations on a case-by-case basis. He believes that the issues that occur may be caused by usage factors.

"It depends on the case. We handle a lot of cases where the problem is caused by user error," Okta emphasized.

Astra Honda Motor (AHM) stated that the eSAF or enhanced Smart Architecture Frame used in Genio, Beat, Scoopy, and Vario 160 comes with a one-year or 10,000 km warranty.

This warranty will protect consumers in case of damage, such as the recent discussions about rust or breakage. If it is proven not to be the consumer's fault, the frame replacement can be done without any cost.

It is known that AHM, through its dealer network, sells the eSAF frame as a replacement component. This component is sold for around Rp1 million and can be purchased at official Honda dealerships in Indonesia.

The waiting period for purchasing this component depends on the availability of stock and it should be understood that it does not include installation costs and the transfer of the old frame number to the new frame.