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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name = Honda SH series
|name = Honda NH series
|image = [[File:Honda lead 125 front large.JPG|220px]]
|image = Honda lead 125 front large.JPG
|aka = Aero, Lead, Vision
|caption = Honda Lead 125cc
|aka = Aero, Lead, Vision, Mascot
|manufacturer = [[Honda]]
|manufacturer = [[Honda]]
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|model_year = 1983–1994
|model_year = 1983–1994
|predecessor =
|predecessor = for Aries Hozier
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|class = [[Types of motorcycles#Scooter|Scooter]]
|class = [[Types of motorcycles#Scooter|Scooter]]
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|engine = [[air-cooled]], [[two-stroke]]
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|ignition = [[Starter (engine)|electric]] start
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|brakes = Front [[Drum brake|drum]] / Rear drum
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The '''NH series''' of [[Honda]] [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]s was sold worldwide beginning in 1983, in 50, 80, 90, 100 and 125cc versions. All models have an [[air cooled]] [[two-stroke]] engines with [[Capacitor discharge ignition|CDI ignition]]. All models except the Lead 50 have leading link front suspension, electric and kick start, and a [[fuel gauge]]. The Lead 50 has a traditional telescopic fork front suspension and only electric start. All models have drum brakes and [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]] transmission.
The '''NH series''' of [[Honda]] [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]s was sold worldwide beginning in 1983, in 50, 80, 90, 100 and 125cc versions. All models have an [[air-cooled]] [[two-stroke]] engine with [[Capacitor discharge ignition|CDI ignition]]. All models except the Lead 50 have leading link front suspension, electric and kick start, and a [[fuel gauge]]. The Lead 50 has a traditional [[Motorcycle fork#Telescopic|telescopic fork]] front suspension and only [[Starter (engine)#Electric|electric start]]. All models have [[Drum brake|drum]] brakes and [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]] transmission.


==Models==
==Models==
*Aero (USA, 1983-1986)
*Aero (USA, 1983–85)
*Lead (Outside USA, 1983-1987)
*Lead (Outside USA, 1983–87)
*Vision (Outside USA, 1987-1994)
*Vision (Outside USA, 1987–94)
*Mascot (Canada)
American regulations in 1986 required any motorcycle over 50cc to be four stroke to combat air pollution.

*[[Kinetic Honda|Kinetic]] (DX, ZX, Y2K Etc..) (India, 1984–2007)
*[[Honda Dio|Dio]] (India, 2001–present)


==Engine sizes==
==Engine sizes==
*NH 50 (49cc)
*NH 50 (49cc)
*NH 80 (79cc)
*NH 80 (79cc)
*NH 90 (89cc)
*NH 100 (96cc)
*NH 125 (124cc)
*NH 125 (124cc)
*NH 150 (149cc)

There is also a more modern Lead in 100cc and 125cc versions.
There is also a more modern Lead in 100cc, 110cc and 125cc versions.


==Regional variations==
==Regional variations==
There were other regional variations as well as going by a different name in the USA. Most notably, the headlights were different on the early European models. The front handlebar moulding was later changed to be common across all models, allowing the same headlights to be used. Although the specific light arrangements still vary because of the regulations in different countries. Stickers, badges and mirrors are also different across regional versions.
There were other regional variations as well as going by a different name in the USA. Most notably, the headlights were different on the early European models. The front handlebar moulding was later changed to be common across all models, allowing the same headlights to be used. Although the specific light arrangements still vary because of the regulations in different countries (indicators in different locations) Stickers, badges and mirrors are also different across regional versions.

=== Honda Dio ===
Manufactured by [[Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India]], Honda Dio is a 110cc scooter introduced in 2001 in India and exported with the same brand name to 11 countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mexico and Columbia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 7, 2019|first=Varun|last=Singh|title=Honda Dio crosses 30 lakh sales milestone since launch in 2002|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/honda-dio-30-lakh-units-sold-since-launch-in-2002-1519325-2019-05-07|access-date=2021-09-05|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> It has a 110cc, 4 stroke, air cooled engine and has both electric start and kick start.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Honda Dio Price, Features & Specs|url=https://honda.com.np/motorcycle/dio/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Honda Nepal|language=en-GB}}</ref> It's tank can hold 6 Litres of Petrol with 1 litre in reserve.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Honda Dio Price in Sri Lanka|url=https://www.carpricelanka.lk/2021/08/honda-dio-price-in-sri-lanka.html|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Car Price Lanka}}</ref> [[India Today]] magazine named Honda Dio as the 4th most selling Scooter in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 28, 2021|first=Varun|last=Singh|title=Top 5 selling scooters in June 2021: Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access 125, Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure+|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/bikes/story/top-5-selling-scooters-in-june-2021-honda-activa-tvs-jupiter-suzuki-access-125-honda-dio-hero-pleasure-1833664-2021-07-28|access-date=2021-09-05|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Honda India introduced Dio Repsol, a sporty looking scooter introduced to celebrate 800 victories in MotoGP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DIO Repsol Edition|url=https://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/DioRepsolEdition/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=www.honda2wheelersindia.com}}</ref>


==Other manufacturers==
==Notes==
During the 1980s, [[Honda]] invested in non-Japanese motorcycle manufacturing – most notably they bought a large percentage of French company [[Peugeot]], which resulted in [[Peugeot Motocycles]]. Elsewhere, the [[Kinetic Motor Company]] from India, which resulted in [[Kinetic Honda]]. Both of these joint ventures saw the NH series given various degrees of cosmetic overhaul and released as a number of different models. Peugeot released the [[Peugeot SC|SC series]] (SC 50, SC 50L, SC 80L and SX 80L) whilst Kinetic Honda released the EX, DX, ZX (100cc, 2-stroke), the ZX Zoom (110cc, 2-stroke) and the 4S model (113.5cc, 4-stroke).
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==References==
==References==
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* {{citation |title= Slick Scooters for Two-Wheel Transport |last= Coggins |first= Frank W. |magazine= [[Popular Mechanics]] |pages= 74&ndash;75, 137&ndash;138 |date= September 1984 |volume= 161 |issue= 9 |ISSN= 0032-4558 |url= http://books.google.com/books?id=yeMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA74|accessdate= 2010-06-23 }}
*{{citation |title= Slick Scooters for Two-Wheel Transport |last= Coggins |first= Frank W. |magazine= [[Popular Mechanics]] |pages= 74&ndash;75, 137&ndash;138 |date= September 1984 |volume= 161 |issue= 9 |issn= 0032-4558 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=yeMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA74|access-date= 2010-06-23 }}
* {{citation |title= Honda, Yamaha have scooters, but must build market Makers concentrating on 50 cc range |first= Ted |last= Davis |newspaper= [[Toronto Star]] |location= Toronto, Ontario |date=12 September 1987 |page= K.7 }}
*{{citation |title= Honda, Yamaha have scooters, but must build market Makers concentrating on 50 cc range |first= Ted |last= Davis |newspaper= [[Toronto Star]] |location= Toronto, Ontario |date=12 September 1987 |page= K.7 }}
* {{citation |volume= 225 |issue= 2 |ISSN= 0161-7370 |publisher= Bonnier Corporation |magazine=[[Popular Science]] |date= August 1984 |title=Sleek scooters |pages=96&ndash;98 |url= http://books.google.com/books?id=ZITvPQYcXoAC&pg=PA96 |accessdate=2010-06-23 |last=Koblenz |first= Jay }}
*{{citation |volume= 225 |issue= 2 |issn= 0161-7370 |publisher= Bonnier Corporation |magazine=[[Popular Science]] |date= August 1984 |title=Sleek scooters |pages=96&ndash;98 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=ZITvPQYcXoAC&pg=PA96 |access-date=2010-06-23 |last=Koblenz |first= Jay }}
* {{citation |title= Scooters: Red Eyes, Whitewalls and Blue Smoke |first1= Colin |last1= Shattuck |first2= Eric |last2= Peterson |publisher= Speck Press |year= 2005 | ISBN= 0972577637 |url= http://books.google.com/books?id=ua_Wjk5KDR4C&pg=PA39 |page=39 |accessdate=2010-06-23 }}
*{{citation |title= Scooters: Red Eyes, Whitewalls and Blue Smoke |first1= Colin |last1= Shattuck |first2= Eric |last2= Peterson |publisher= Speck Press |year= 2005 | isbn= 0-9725776-3-7 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=ua_Wjk5KDR4C&pg=PA39 |page=39 |access-date=2010-06-23 }}
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Latest revision as of 22:34, 3 April 2024

Honda NH series
Honda Lead 125cc
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledAero, Lead, Vision, Mascot
Predecessorfor Aries Hozier
ClassScooter
Engineair-cooled, two-stroke
Ignition typeelectric start
BrakesFront drum / Rear drum

The NH series of Honda scooters was sold worldwide beginning in 1983, in 50, 80, 90, 100 and 125cc versions. All models have an air-cooled two-stroke engine with CDI ignition. All models except the Lead 50 have leading link front suspension, electric and kick start, and a fuel gauge. The Lead 50 has a traditional telescopic fork front suspension and only electric start. All models have drum brakes and CVT transmission.

Models[edit]

  • Aero (USA, 1983–85)
  • Lead (Outside USA, 1983–87)
  • Vision (Outside USA, 1987–94)
  • Mascot (Canada)

American regulations in 1986 required any motorcycle over 50cc to be four stroke to combat air pollution.

  • Kinetic (DX, ZX, Y2K Etc..) (India, 1984–2007)
  • Dio (India, 2001–present)

Engine sizes[edit]

  • NH 50 (49cc)
  • NH 80 (79cc)
  • NH 90 (89cc)
  • NH 100 (96cc)
  • NH 125 (124cc)
  • NH 150 (149cc)

There is also a more modern Lead in 100cc, 110cc and 125cc versions.

Regional variations[edit]

There were other regional variations as well as going by a different name in the USA. Most notably, the headlights were different on the early European models. The front handlebar moulding was later changed to be common across all models, allowing the same headlights to be used. Although the specific light arrangements still vary because of the regulations in different countries (indicators in different locations) Stickers, badges and mirrors are also different across regional versions.

Honda Dio[edit]

Manufactured by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Honda Dio is a 110cc scooter introduced in 2001 in India and exported with the same brand name to 11 countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mexico and Columbia.[1] It has a 110cc, 4 stroke, air cooled engine and has both electric start and kick start.[2] It's tank can hold 6 Litres of Petrol with 1 litre in reserve.[3] India Today magazine named Honda Dio as the 4th most selling Scooter in June 2021.[4] Honda India introduced Dio Repsol, a sporty looking scooter introduced to celebrate 800 victories in MotoGP.[5]

Other manufacturers[edit]

During the 1980s, Honda invested in non-Japanese motorcycle manufacturing – most notably they bought a large percentage of French company Peugeot, which resulted in Peugeot Motocycles. Elsewhere, the Kinetic Motor Company from India, which resulted in Kinetic Honda. Both of these joint ventures saw the NH series given various degrees of cosmetic overhaul and released as a number of different models. Peugeot released the SC series (SC 50, SC 50L, SC 80L and SX 80L) whilst Kinetic Honda released the EX, DX, ZX (100cc, 2-stroke), the ZX Zoom (110cc, 2-stroke) and the 4S model (113.5cc, 4-stroke).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Singh, Varun (May 7, 2019). "Honda Dio crosses 30 lakh sales milestone since launch in 2002". India Today. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  2. ^ "Honda Dio Price, Features & Specs". Honda Nepal. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  3. ^ "Honda Dio Price in Sri Lanka". Car Price Lanka. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  4. ^ Singh, Varun (July 28, 2021). "Top 5 selling scooters in June 2021: Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access 125, Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure+". India Today. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  5. ^ "DIO Repsol Edition". www.honda2wheelersindia.com. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
Sources

External links[edit]

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