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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Helix 250: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda CN250 | |name = '''Honda CN250 Helix''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = Helix, Fusion, Spazio | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1985 - 2007 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Honda NS250]] | ||
|class = | |class = [[Scooter]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke, SOHC; two valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 72.7mm x 60.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = 30mm CV [[carburetor]] with automatic choke | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DPR6EA-9}} '86-07 | |ignition = cdi | ||
|battery = {{battery|YTX12-BS}} '86-07 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR6EA-9}} '86-07 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YTX12-BS}} '86-07 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: Automatic <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: Automatic V-Matic belt <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: Automatic <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|110/100-12}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|120/90-10}} | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: Bottom link; 3.2-inch travel <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: Swingarm with dual [[hydraulic]] shocks; 3.9-inch travel | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: Single disc <br>Rear: Drum | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|110/100-12}} | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|120/90-10}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = 63.82 inches (1621 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = 26.18 inches (665 mm) | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = 349.43 pounds (158.5 Kg) | ||
|related = | |wet_weight = 158.0 kg | ||
|competition = | |fuel_capacity = 3.2 Gallon (12.11 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Honda | The '''[[Honda]] Helix''' was a Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke, SOHC; two valves per cylinder scooter produced by [[Honda]] between 1985 and 2007. | ||
==Intro== | |||
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 production. Honda has stated that 2006 will be the last year for the CN250. | |||
==HISTORY== | ==HISTORY== | ||
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. | ||
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-In the US, man touring modifications were available. Increasing appeal to the older customers, third party accessories such as sidecars and tricycle kits were available. | -In the US, man touring modifications were available. Increasing appeal to the older customers, third party accessories such as sidecars and tricycle kits were available. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke, SOHC; two valves per cylinder. A 72.7mm [[bore]] x 60.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 244.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a Automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 110/100-12 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Bottom link; 3.2-inch travel while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with dual hydraulic shocks; 3.9-inch travel. The Helix was fitted with a 3.2 Gallon (12.11 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 349.43 pounds (158.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.82 inches (1621 mm) long. | |||
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==1985 Honda Helix== | ==1985 Honda Helix== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/penn-teller-bullshit#honda-helix Penn & Teller: Bullshit!] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/penn-teller-bullshit#honda-helix Penn & Teller: Bullshit!] | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Honda CH150]] | |||
*[[Honda CH125]] | |||
*[[Honda CH80]] | |||
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