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9 Famous Motorcycles From Contemporary Movies

Graham Miles — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:50:45 +0000

Motorcycles appear in plenty of movies, often symbolizing a character’s rebellious nature or adding extra excitement to a chase sequence. In fact, so many actors ride bikes that sometimes their contracts have clauses preventing them from doing so when not on set (just in case of an accident that could set production back). But what are the most notable appearances of motorcycles in movies—the ones where bikes were either an integral part of the story or used in such a […]

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The Best Upcoming Scooters in 2022

Scooter Nut — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:50:54 +0000

The world is in a bit of turmoil at the moment, with the economy feeling the effects of the new surge in cryptocurrency, the global pandemic raging, and working from home becoming the preferred norm. It’s confusing, it’s stressful, and it’s wearing away patience and compassion at an alarming rate. What this world needs, then, is some two-wheeled therapy! Thankfully, a lot of manufacturers have also realized this. It is a great time to be a scooter enthusiast, because ever […]

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Honda Aero 50 1983 – 1984 – Scooter Service Manual

Scooter Nut — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:22:47 +0000

Free to Download – Honda Aero 50 1983 – 1984 Service Manual Follow the maintenance schedule recommendations to ensure that the vehicle is in peak operating condition and the emission levels are within the standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important. It compensates… Download Full Service Manual

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Honda CB300R: Guide + Owner Reviews

Jared Northcott — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:39:04 +0000

A Small Displacement Naked That Doesn’t Feel Small Honda has been producing the various displacement CB motorcycles since the ‘60s. The CB platform has garnered worldwide popularity, due to the friendly, reliable, and comfortable machines Honda has engineered them to be. I learned on a 1971 CB350. I enjoyed the bike so much I still own it. My own boys are learning to ride on it. The modern variation carries forth that blueprint of being friendly, reliable, and comfortable, for […]

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Honda Elite 80 (CH80)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:14:10 +0000

HONDA ELITE 80 (CH80) Honda introduced the 4-stroke Elite 80 (model code CH80) in 1985 as the eventual successor to their 2-stroke Aero 80. Honda had released an entirely 2-stroke line up of scooters in ’83 when it entered the North American market, but increasingly stringent emissions regulations prevented Honda from selling 2-strokes larger than 50cc for very long. In 1984 Honda released its first 4-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125, and then released both larger (Elite 250) and smaller (Elite […]

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Honda Scooters

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:13:04 +0000

Honda Scooters – Every Model, Every Year This page contains a year by year overview of Honda’s scooter lineup in the USA and Canada. For detailed information on a specific Honda scooter, use the menu to the right. Honda’s diverse scooter history includes the 1954 Juno KA (189cc 4-stroke available only in Japan), the Cub (the world’s best selling vehicle of all time) and quite a few neat mopeds. However, this site is focused only on the “modern” scooters that […]

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Honda Express SR (NX50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:59:57 +0000

HONDA EXPRESS SR (NX50) The Express name typically brings to mind Honda’s family of 70’s mopeds, but the Express SR (model code NX50) was an interesting late addition to the family which blurred the line between a moped and a scooter. The Express SR was designed during the same period as Honda was conceiving of their Aero line of fully modern scooters (called the Tact in Japan). Perhaps concerned the modern scooter concept would be too radical for buyers, the […]

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Honda Forza (NSS300)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:56:50 +0000

HONDA FORZA (NSS300) The Forza – meaning strength and forcefulness in Italian – made its debut for 2014 as Honda’s first maxi scooter introduced to North America in over a decade. It lasted 3 years on the market (2014 – 2016) before being omitted from Honda’s 2017 lineup in the USA and Canada. While both the scooter and nameplate are new, this models lineage does have a history in North America. From 2001 to 2007, the first generation of the […]

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Honda Gyro (NN50, TG50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:51:25 +0000

HONDA GYRO (NN50, TG50) Honda introduced the Gyro in Japan in 1982. In Japan, the Gyro name refers to Honda’s family of seven tilting three wheeled scooters, some of which are still on sale. The Honda Gyro’s name is actually an acronym for ‘Great Your Recreation Original’. Obviously something was lost in translation. All of these scooters used a linkage to allow the main part of the scooter to lean while the engine and dual rear wheels remain planted on […]

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Honda Helix (CN250)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:48:04 +0000

HONDA HELIX (CN250) Longer, lower and better for touring than any scooter to date, the Helix was a landmark scooter than inspired many of today’s maxi-scooters. Take a look at Yamaha’s Morphous or Suzuki’s Burgman and the same long shape is easily seen. The Helix was the first scooter to feature a rear trunk and its decent size, along with a nice glovebox, makes longer rides more feasible. The intention of the Helix was to address the shortcomings that hinder […]

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Honda Metropolitan / Jazz (CHF50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:44:51 +0000

HONDA METROPOLITAN / JAZZ (CHF50) “Honda retaliated with its fun, but painfully underpowered Metropolitan with the first four-cycle engine among modern 50cc scooters” – Collin Shattuck (Scooters: Red Eyes, White Walls, Blue Smoke) The way some Vespa enthusiasts see it, Japanese manufacturers brought innovation and quality to the scooter market in the 80’s but got lazy in the 90’s due to the lack of competition. With Vespa’s return in 1999, the Japanese could no longer offer 15 year old designs, […]

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Honda Metropolitan / Giorno (NCH50/NCW50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:40:27 +0000

HONDA METROPOLITAN / GIORNO (NCH50/NCW50) Honda has sold two distinct generations of the Metropolitan in North America. The first generation (model code CHF50) was sold from 2002 to 2009 and is dealt with separately. The second generation is the focus here. This scooter was first offered for 2013 and was substantially updated for 2016 including a new motor and revised body panels. This scooter remains on sale as of 2020 in the USA, but was discontinued in Canada after 2017. This […]

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HONDA PCX 125 / PCX 150

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:37:11 +0000

HONDA PCX 125 / PCX 150 The PCX is Honda’s top end mid-sized scooter design aimed at higher end global markets. As such, the PCX is perhaps the most refined and well engineered mid-sized scooter in the North American market (although Yamaha SMAX buyers may disagree). The PCX debuted in North America for 2010 as the PCX 125, and has undergone several generations since. A third generation remains on sale in the USA as of 2020, but the PCX was discontinued […]

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Honda Reflex (NSS 250)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:32:30 +0000

HONDA REFLEX (NSS 250) The Reflex was introduced for 2001 and was sold by Honda until 2007 in the USA and Canada. It was designed to replace Honda’s long running and landmark scooter, the Helix. As things would turn out, Helix fans worldwide clamored for the return of that popular scooter, so Honda USA ended up selling them both side by side until 2007. The Reflex remained basically unchanged over its seven year run. Honda did improve the alternator for […]

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Honda Ruckus (NPS50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:28:50 +0000

HONDA RUCKUS (NPS50) Initially released in 2001 in Japan as the Zoomer, the NPS50 made it to the USA and Canada for the 2003 model year under the Ruckus name. After a couple slow years, the Ruckus became a strong seller for Honda and has been a popular scooter in North America since 2005. It remains on sale as of 2020. Over its run, the rugged Ruckus received very few changes aside from color offerings. The only noteworthy changes were […]

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Honda SH 150i

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:24:12 +0000

HONDA SH 150I With the short lived 2010 SH150i, Honda ended their 22 year absence from the mid-sized scooter market (the Elite 110 was announced a few months later). Not since the 1987 Elite 150 had Honda offered a scooter between 80cc and 250cc. Unfortunately, the SH150i lasted just one model year in Canada and USA with Honda’s newer and lower priced PCX 125 / 150 taking over as Honda’s mid-sized scooter offering in 2011. Motor Providing propulsion for the SH150i was a […]

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Honda Spree (NQ50)

Scooter Nut — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:18:06 +0000

HONDA SPREE (NQ50) The Spree (NQ50) is a remarkably small scooter produced by Honda from ’84 to ’87. It was positioned as Honda’s entry level 50cc scooter, with the larger and more fully featured Aero 50 slotted in as their premium 50cc offering. From 1984 to 1987 the Spree was offered in both the USA and Canada. Elsewhere in the world, the Spree was sold as the Nifty 50 (most common), Eve and Smile. Usually there were a few differences, […]

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Honda Elite S / R (SE50)

Scooter Nut — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:04:50 +0000

HONDA ELITE S / R (SE50) The story with Honda’s 50cc Elite scooters may be a bit confusing as Honda sold several different versions, generations and even entire scooters. This page deals with the SE50 scooter and its restricted counterpart: the SE50P. This scooter was sold only in 1987 in the USA, while in Canada it was sold from 1986 until 1991. This scooter was normally badged as the Elite S in the USA and Elite R in Canada, but […]

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Honda Elite 250 (CH250)

Scooter Nut — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:17:13 +0000

HONDA ELITE 250 (CH250) The Elite 250 (CH250) was sold from 1985 – 1990 in the USA (’85 – ’88 in Canada) and is considered by many to be the grandfather of modern maxi scooters. The Elite 250 spawned the awesome Honda Helix scooter, which was a clear inspiration of future maxi-scooters like the Suzuki Burgman, Honda Silverwing and Yamaha Morphous. When the Elite 250 was introduced, it was the largest scooter ever to hit American shores. Previously, the largest […]

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Honda Elite S / SR / LX (SA50)

Scooter Nut — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:10:39 +0000

HONDA ELITE S / SR / LX (SA50) The story with Honda’s 50cc Elite scooters may be a bit confusing as Honda sold quite a few different models and each model usually came in several versions with differing names. This article deals with the 1988 – 2001 Honda SA50 scooter, which used the names Elite LX, Elite SR and Elite S. This scooter was introduced to the USA market for 1988 as a replacement for the Aero 50 and Elite S (SE50). The […]

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