Honda Scooter reviews

Well, after the 600-mile service all is well. Normal service interval is now every 2,500 miles. Gas mileage has been 91 mpg. over the last two fill ups. I run between 100 and 150 miles before refueling. It is surprising how many groceries I can carry on this scooter. The Honda top case is 35 liters. GIVI makes a bigger one, but so far the Honda case has been big enough. It will hold my full helmet or my riding jacket just fine. This scooter makes running errands fun! Show less

The front springs are too soft, but can be replaced with little problem. I set up a back rest, not a butt rest and have a great ride. You can ride with the big boys all day, with more storage, just get over the "macho" thing and you will be way ahead. No more so-called bikes for me. Show less

This thing is fantastic. It has plenty of power to keep up with traffic. It pulls away from stop lights as fast as any normal car and its CVT is silky smooth. The fuel injection makes starting a breeze and the engine never misses a beat. The gas mileage is great for a 150. I got 80 mpg. on my first tank. The best part about this is that it will maintain 55-60 mph. if you need to get on the highway, even if you are going uphill! On a flat road I got very close to 70 mph. The only negative I can say is there is almost no storage under the seat and the seat is contoured so you can wiggle back for more leg room. Show less

This scooter rules. However on long rides, it isn't the most comfortable thing in the world. I get a lot of looks while riding this bike because it looks like nothing else out there! The dealership in Idaho Falls is a great dealer and they provide great customer service on my Ruckus. I'm glad they talked me into buying this over a Metropolitan! Show less

I've been riding since I was 18. This is my first scooter and I can't help but notice the odd center of gravity compared to a regular bike. I attribute this to the smaller wheels. It takes a little getting used to. It has great power and is a really fun bike. Also, harkening back to the street bikes I used to have, it makes me wish for a more masculine exhaust note. Getting one of these is worth it just for the looks on the faces of Harley riders as I catch up and pass them! Show less

My son and I enjoyed some road riding last summer, but his passion became motocross. The bike served its purpose well; ie, figuring out what type of riding to which he was going to gravitate. At 17 he far surpassed the bike's limitations for real off road riding. He now has a CRF 450R, which he had no problems handling. The 230L was naturally unable to do the things he needed to keep up with friends due to fork travel, torque and DOT tires. He had become too fast for the machine off road, to the point where it was dangerous. The front tire would wash out while cornering in sand. The bike was very dependable and sold and I give it 5 stars. He ran the machine hard and a professional motorcycle dealer friend bought it for himself. My son now has his motorcycle license and can turn to road riding and be considered an experienced rider and therefore lower insurance. I will write an update on 2008 CRF 450R (new at purchase) later. Show less

I just went on a 375-mile ride this weekend. You could not ask for a better ride than my Reflex. I used five gallons of gas, it's very comfortable and there was plenty of room under the seat for what I needed for the weekend. Show less

This is my first scooter, and I did a lot of research before buying one. Because of the Honda name, it already had a positive on it's side regarding reliability. I've had it for about 2.5 months and love it! I've encountered no problems so far. It runs really smooth and quiet. I've had it up to 50 mph. which is good enough for me. I don't like driving any scooter faster than that, since it's not made for that kind of speed. They're too light, tires are too small etc., unlike my 1300cc VTX I have in my garage. I've been getting about 92 mpg. on mostly flat land. The cargo space is crazy big, unlike my 1300 which has none. And it's really, really, really fun riding this thing around. Oh, by the way, the parking is wonderful. Most of the time I'll just park in the front of the store or in the bicycle area which is always closer to the store's entrance. I've already saved around $200 in gas versus taking my car to work so far. I love this thing! Show less

The SH150i is easy to ride and is great for my work commute and running errands. It's modest weight is also very manageable for a smaller rider such as myself. I find that this scooter is great for getting around town and can easily get up to 60+ mph., although I do find that it seems most comfortable around 45-55 mph. The engine is quiet which I'm sure my neighbors appreciate. It has a very smooth ride thanks to the larger tires. I'll be saving a lot of dollars on gas by using this scooter and parking my SUV during the warmer months. The cost to fill up my SUV is just shy of $60 and the cost to fill up my 91 mpg Honda scooter is $3 plus change. I hope that Honda eventually brings the SH300i to the US. Show less

I just got this scooter a week ago. It is my first scooter and it's a blast to drive! I have had two motorcycles in the past - a 500cc and a 750cc but this Elite is way more fun to drive!!! I am no lightweight at 230 lbs. but this scooter will do 50 mph. all day. However that's as fast as it will go. It has to be governed or limited to 50 mph. I know this because I had it going 50 on the flats and then went down a big hill and it stayed at 50. If anyone knows how to de-restrict this machine please let us know!!! I live around 45 mph. and 50 mph. roads so going that speed I'm getting 80 mpg. I'm hoping that it will go up when it warms up and gets broken in. It will fit a full face helmet under the seat. It has great storage, super brakes and lots of fun to drive! Show less