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The '''[[Honda]] Helix''' was a Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke, SOHC; two valves per cylinder scooter produced by [[Honda]] between 1985 and 2007.   
The '''[[Honda]] Helix''' was a Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke, SOHC; two valves per cylinder scooter produced by [[Honda]] between 1985 and 2007.   
The Honda CN250 is a scooter introduced by Honda to the
United States market in 1986. It was marketed in the US as the
Helix and in other parts of the world as the Fusion or Spazio.
It was so successful that, as of 2009, it was still in
production in Japan.
In the early 1980s, Honda introduced a line of scooters known
as the CH series, comprising the CH50, 80, 125, 150, and 250
models. In the US, these were known as "Elite" scooters but
overseas they were marketed under the "Spacy" name. The CH250
could reach highway speeds and be used for long-range touring.
Honda then introduced the CN250 or Helix. This model
lengthened the CH250 by 14 inches (360 mm), placed an integrated
trunk in the rear of the machine and lowered the seat. The added
length allowed a feet forward seating position and a smoother
ride than that of previous models. The top speed of the machine
was limited to 70-75 mph (about 113–121 km/h) but the drivetrain
was of an under-stressed design allowing extended running at or
near top speed.
The Fusion CN250 found instant popularity in Japan. In
Europe, the Japanese put Italian makers under pressure to
improve their scooters' capabilities and reliability. In the
U.S., the Helix was a hit with middle-aged and older people. The
Helix attracted customers that desired long-range touring
capabilities, but did not want to shift, were unable to shift,
or did not want a large, heavy conventional motorcycle. The
CN250 was a capable machine complete with trip odometer, fuel
and temperature gauges, glove compartment and trunk.
The Helix was in its last year in 2001 and was to be replaced
by the NSS250. The NSS250 was marketed in the U.S. as the Reflex
and in other countries as the Forza. The Reflex handled better
and had a higher top speed than the Helix, but some Helix fans
argued that there was a trade-off in seating comfort and ride.
In the Japanese market the Helix had an aftermarket and cult
following with the younger generation, not unlike sport bikes in
America. Honda returned the CN250 (Helix) to all markets in 2004
as the customer base was still there. In the U.S., the Helix and
the Reflex were discontinued with the 2007 model.
Honda made very few changes to the Helix through its 20-year
run. Aluminum rims replaced steel wheels in the early 90s, and a
few emission controls were added to the engine. Apart from those
changes, the machine stayed the same right down to its
1980s-style, multi-colored digital gauges.
The CN250 was also manufactured and sold within Canada as the
"Helix" as the first "maxiscooter" of its kind to be offered in
that country. However, production within Canada was halted after
the initial production year of 1986. Canadian citizens could
still purchase a Helix as an import from the U.S., and a
majority of Honda dealerships in Canada did not even stock a
"floor model" for display. Additionally, the purchaser will
often be required to pay or finance upfront for their purchase,
sight unseen.
It was the Japanese scooter "scene" that saved the Honda
Helix/Fusion. Honda had intended to discontinue production in
the late 1990s in favor of the "Reflex" and went so far as to
cease production at one point. However, pressure from the
members of Japan's now-outraged multitude of Fusion riding
groups and modification enthusiasts pressured Honda into
reinstating production with an announcement to that effect in
February 2003, to begin production once again for the 2005
production year.


==Intro==
==Intro==
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The rich, plush seat offer non-fatiguing riding for hours in a row, making the Helix a good machine for longer, overnight trips. Add in a powerful quarter-liter engine, generous storage and a full, comprehensive dash for a scooter which can indeed offer much more than meets the eye.
The rich, plush seat offer non-fatiguing riding for hours in a row, making the Helix a good machine for longer, overnight trips. Add in a powerful quarter-liter engine, generous storage and a full, comprehensive dash for a scooter which can indeed offer much more than meets the eye.
== Overview ==
Honda CN 250
Helix / Fusion
==Specifications==
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Honda CN 250 Helix / Fusion
|-
!Year
|1986 - 09
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC
|-
!Displacement
|244 cc / 14.9 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|
|-
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|-
!Compression
|
|-
!Induction
|
|-
!Ignition
|
|-
!Starting
|
|-
!Max Power
|17 hp / 12.4 kW
|-
!Max Torque
|20.5 Nm / 15.1 ft-lb
|-
!Transmission
|V-Matic continuously variable transmission
|-
!Final Drive
|
|-
!Front Suspension
|Trailing link fork
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Swingarm
|-
!Front Brakes
|Single disc
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Drum
|-
!Front Tire
|110/100-12
|-
!Rear Tire
|120/90-10
|-
!Wheelbase
|1625 mm (64.0 in)
|-
!Seat Height
|665 mm / 26.2 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|157 kg / 345 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|12 Liters / 3.2 US gal
|}




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