The Honda Helix

Scooter Motor | First introduced in the US in 1986 the Honda Helix was definitely a show stopper. It looked like something straight out of “Star Wars”. In the rest of the world it was know as the Fusion or Spazio.

Powered by a 244 cc engine the Helix can claim status as the granddaddy of all modern Maxi-Scooters. It had a barca-lounger style seating arrangement, pull back handlebars, and a Sci-Fi inspired digital dashboard. It also had a large built in storage compartment in the rear. Like the trunk on an automobile. It featured a CVT transmission like all modern scooters which meant no shifting, just twist and go.

2010 Honda Elite Scooter

Scooter Motor | Introduced last year as a 2010 model the new Honda Elite is a niche scooter. Smaller in displacement than most of it’s competitors the Elite does offer some decent features for the price. It sports a liquid cooled, fuel injected, 108 cc mill, linked brakes, and a huge storage compartment under the seat. It offers a one year warranty and is reasonably priced for a Honda at $2999. The Elite offers you just enough more Ooomph to get out on secondary roads than a 50 cc scoot for not much more money. Top speed is reportedly around 50 mph and around town the Elite can carry two passengers. It might be just the thing if you primarily ride 35 mph roads, in the city, or for short distances on 45 mph posted roads. You do need a motorcycle endorsement to ride it (over 50 cc) but it might just fill an exact niche you need to fill for your riding. Best of all, it’s Honda.

Here’s the specs:

Specifications
ENGINE
Engine Type 108cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 50mm x 55mm
Induction Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enrichment
Ignition Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 33mm hydraulic fork; 3.1 inches travel
Rear Suspension Swingarm with single hydraulic shock; 2.8 inches travel
Front Brake Single 190mm disc with CBS two piston caliper
Rear Brake 130mm drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-12
Rear Tire 100/90-10
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 50.2 inches
Seat Height 29.1 inches
Curb Weight 254 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Rake (Caster Angle): 26.5°
Trail 74mm (2.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity 1.6 gallons
Miles Per Gallon 107 MPG*
OTHER
Emissions Meets current EPA standards.
Available Colors Red, Black
Model Id NHX110
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Source : scootmaine.com | Scoter Motor

2011 Honda PCX 125

Scooter Motor | 2011 Honda PCX 125 Looks like Honda is sneaking in a new model this year. Called the PCX this scooter is powered by a liquid cooled 125 cc single cylinder and has a variator belt drive. It’s attractively styled and promises good performance for it’s size. Reports are it’s main claim to fame is rider comfort. Motorcycle style ergonomics and large wheels lead the charge in that regard. Pricing has yet to be announced. Look forward to seeing this one in the showrooms. Glad to see Honda taking the US scooter market seriously.

Specifications
PCX
ENGINE
Engine Type 125cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 52.4mm x 57.9mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
Ignition Digital with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm hydraulic fork; 3.5 inches of travel
Rear Suspension Unit swingarm, 2.9 inches of travel
Front Brake Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS
Rear Brake Drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-14
Rear Tire 100/90-14
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0°
Trail 86mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase 51.4 inches
Seat Height 29.9 inches
Curb Weight 280 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.6 gallons
OTHER
Model Id PCX125
Available Colors Pearl White, Candy Red
Emissions Meets current EPA standards.
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
*All figures are preliminary and subject to change.
Source : scootmaine.com | Scoter Motor

Honda Ruckus, transportation to save money

Scooter Motor | Honda Ruckus, transportation to save money | If you are considering a Honda Ruckus, Yamaha Zuma Scooter or a Vespa as your primary means of transportation to save money, there are things you need to know says Honda Ruckus parts manufacturer. Honda Ruckus scooters and Vespa are not the same, scooters and Vespas have different motor vehicle regulations and safety issues. Scooters are inexpensive and they can be customized with a Polini Variator or street tires for speed. They can also save you a lot of money on gas and insurance says Honda Ruckus parts designer. Honda Ruckus scooters are easy to maintain and they depreciate slowly. However, because of their relatively smaller size, Honda Ruckus scooters are hard to see by drivers of motor vehicles especially in traffic and the most frequent injuries are fractures to arms and legs. The following tips will help you have safe "scootering".

Riding a scooter safely requires both physical and mental skills. While some Honda Ruckus scooters are all about style and impact, others are all about speed and endurance says Zuma parts designer. Either way, the most important part of riding is really knowing the rules and knowing to ride within you limits. It is critical to have physical skills to operate the bike smoothly and to perform evasive maneuvers like swerving and stopping. You need mental skills to safely interact with other traffic and to avoid hazards. But which is more important? How much of riding is physical, and how much is mental?

While the amounts vary depending on the bike, the rider, and the situation, expert motorcycle and scooter experts believe that riding on the street is 90% mental and 10% physical. Beginning riders probably focus as much on the physical side as the mental side, maybe 50/50, while experienced riders probably focus almost entirely on the mental side: maybe 95/5 Honda Ruckus lowered seat frame designer.

It’s important to practice and develop safe riding skills and to particularly enhance skills at dealing with intersections, freeway traffic, and mountain riding. Once you’ve mastered the basic physical skills, you can afford to pay more attention to your surroundings. Your hands and feet know what to do, which free up your mind for its most important job: detecting and avoiding hazards.