European bestseller update

Since their appearance in 2001, the Honda SH125 and 150 scooters have been at the top of sales in Europe. In France, the success of large-wheeled scooters remains limited compared to GT scooters. Will the new 2009 version be able to correct the situation? ? Test !

No it’s not a GT…

In France, the SH125i is available in four colors: black, gray, white and yellow (blue and red unfortunately go by the wayside). And it is in this last color Pearl Acid Yellow – which actually tends towards green, as the pictures show – that the "clean and fresh overall drawing " of this new SH125i shows through the best.

In addition, even if it does not take the hybrid technology of its four-wheel cousin – the Honda Insight – and is not electric, hydrogen or pedal, the SH125i acquires with this color a very "super green" look. trend.

All that’s missing is a few stickers of flowers, ladybugs and other bees cheerfully foraging and the spirit will be there! "The SH125 was in 2001 one of the first two-wheelers to overcome Euro-3 standards", also recalls Honda who wishes"be part of the solution and not part of the environmental problem" !

In terms of consumption, the SH125i can be reasonable: 3.94 liters to cover 125 km of towns and small roads in the South – at rates that very few SH will experience with their traditional customers – that’s really correct! From where the mention of consumption "maxi" of 3.15 l / 100 km indicated in the report of this test.

With the 7.5 liters of its tank, this Honda scooter can easily travel 250 km without going to the pump. But we must admit that on this point, some small-wheeled GTs equipped with a tank of about 12 liters clearly surpass it..

In addition to this relatively reduced autonomy for a two-wheeled utility vehicle, potential buyers – French in particular – may criticize it for the impossibility of driving "feet forward": no "Custom" position for this scooter, also without a side stand.

"No, even as an option the addition of a side is not possible", says the technical manager of Honda Europe, because"this would have required a remodeling of the fairing when customers apparently do not feel the need". The crutching on the central is indeed very easy and on a daily basis, the absence of lateral will not be too felt..

The HS does not have a "real" trunk either, which makes the purchase of a top case almost compulsory for those who wish to shop on their way home from work, to store their helmet or that of a possible passenger or to stay a big U.

Suddenly, the base price of € 3,290 – but beware, this price will increase slightly in the spring – goes to € 3,468 with the Honda 35-liter top case. To benefit from better protection, the purchase of the high windshield can also be considered (150 €, or even € 181 for the windshield and pretty transparent hand deflectors set). In total, a SH125i "GT" at € 3,649.

In the end, this price remains lower than that of a GT scooter. This argument, to which is added a limited weight, increased agility and a more slender look, will it be enough to convert French users to large wheels? ?

Part of the answer actually lies in the use that the French user in question makes of his scooter: if it is necessary for him to take expressways over long distances, then the GT of the S-Wing type corresponds better. On the other hand, if it is a question of circulating only in agglomeration, then the choice of the HS should be essential … Answer in the next reports Site Market !

Related articles

• Scooter – Update of the European bestseller – In a nutshell: Velo-Cite

  European bestseller update Since their appearance in 2001, the Honda SH125 and 150 scooters have been at the top of sales in Europe. In France, the…

• Scooter – European bestseller update – The Honda Italy Paw

  European bestseller update Since their appearance in 2001, the Honda SH125 and 150 scooters have been at the top of sales in Europe. In France, the…

• Scooter – European bestseller update – Honda sharpens its spearhead

  European bestseller update Since their appearance in 2001, the Honda SH125 and 150 scooters have been at the top of sales in Europe. In France, the…

• Clothing, boots, gloves – Update on motorcycle and scooter equipment standards – Motorcycle and scooter clothing: all in PPE!

  Update on motorcycle and scooter equipment standards Even CE approved, all motorcycle helmets, jackets, pants , boots and gloves are not the same in the…

• Clothing, boots, gloves – Update on standards for motorcycle and scooter equipment – Standards for motorcycle helmets

  Update on motorcycle and scooter equipment standards Even CE approved, all motorcycle helmets, jackets, pants, boots and gloves are not the same in the…

• All Tests – C evolution test: the BMW electric scooter is ready – BMW C evolution technical update

  C evolution test: the BMW electric scooter is ready Gone are the days of concepts and prototypes, exhibitions and demonstrations: the BMW C evolution…

• News – New for 2015 scooter: Forza 125, the future Honda bestseller? – Used HONDA

  New for 2015 scooter: Forza 125, the future Honda bestseller ? It was not at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne but at a press conference in Paris…

• Scooter – Honda Integra test: the scooter for bikers? – Mechanical update on the 2012 Honda Integra

  Honda Integra test : the scooter for bikers ? Technically identical to the NC700X trail and the NC700S roadster, the Integra is however radically…

• All Tests – X-Max Trial – Evolis 125: Max-imisation! – A very urban scooter

  X-Max / Evolis 125 test: Maximization ! In the wake of the X-Max 400i launched in spring 2013, Yamaha is upgrading its 125/250 cc scooters and their MBK…

• Scooter – Quadro Qooder 2018 test: the 4th dimension! – Test Quadro Qooder 2018 – Page 1: the more wheels we have, the more we laugh?

  Quadro Qooder 2018 test : the 4th dimension ! The Quadro Qooder – formerly Quadro4 – has four wheels and a handlebar, but it is not a quad. It tilts in…