Difference between revisions of "Honda CN250"

The '''[[Honda]] CN250''' hit the US market in 1986.  It was marketed in the United States as the '''Helix''' and in other parts of the world as the '''Fusion''' or '''Spazio'''.  It was the first scooter on the market that made no apologies for being a scooter.  The product was so successful that as of 2006, it is still in prodution.  Honda has stated that 2006 will be the last year for the CN250.

The '''[[Honda]] CN250''' hit the US market in 1986.  It was marketed in the United States as the '''Helix''' and in other parts of the world as the '''Fusion''' or '''Spazio'''.  It was the first scooter on the market that made no apologies for being a scooter.  The product was so successful that as of 2006, it is still in prodution.  Honda has stated that 2006 will be the last year for the CN250.

In the early 80's, Honda hit the market with a line of scooters known as the CH series, marketing the [[Honda CH50|CH50]], [[Honda CH80|80]], [[Honda CH125|125]], and [[Honda CH150|150]].  In the US, these were known as "Elite" scooters and overseas they were marketed under the "Spacy" name.  While these scooters were useful as "scooters", their speed and comfort level limited them to short rural riding on back roads and inner city riding.  Then Honda hit the market with the [[Honda CH250|CH250]].  Overseas, this bike continued to be used in the city, but in the US the bike, with its ability to reach highway speeds, took on a whole new purpose as a long range touring machine.  However, the Elite 250 still suffered from the limitations of all scooters such as limited storage capacity, short wheelbase, small size and relatively uncomfortable ride.

In the early 80's, Honda hit the market with a line of scooters known as the CH series, marketing the [[Honda CH50|CH50]], [[Honda CH80|80]], [[Honda CH125|125]], and [[Honda CH150|150]].  In the US, these were known as "Elite" scooters and overseas they were marketed under the "Spacy" name.  While these scooters were useful as "scooters", their speed and comfort level limited them to short rural riding on back roads and inner city riding.  Then Honda hit the market with the [[Honda CH250|CH250]].  Overseas, this bike continued to be used in the city, but in the US the bike, with its ability to reach highway speeds, took on a whole new purpose as a long range touring machine.  However, the Elite 250 still suffered from the limitations of all scooters such as limited storage capacity, short wheelbase, small size and relatively uncomfortable ride.