Way ahead of its time - which is NOW!
Written: Nov 20 '06
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Pros: More oomph than 4-cycle 50cc scooters; extreme reliability; excellent economy; proven design; easy-to-get parts availability
Cons: Dated appearance to some; speed limited to urban streets; high cost new; pricey Honda parts
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| zhorkon's Full Review: 2000 Honda Elite 80 |
This scooter has been around for more than 20 years now, little changed. The bad part of that is, maybe the styling isn't for you (but some of us love it.) The good part is, this thing has long had all of its 'bugs' worked out. And Honda started with one of their typically reliable designs.
If you want reliable transportation, at around 80 mpg, over low speed routes to work or school, this machine is unbeatable. If you buy a slightly used one like I did you can have Japanese reliability at the cost of a new but far more 'fiddly' Mainland Chinese clone.
No, the Elite 80 will not do Interstates, and I'd recommend staying off any road posted above 45 MPH. And if you're real heavy (>220 lbs) or plan to carry a passenger, I'd stick to 35 MPH roads! But remember, like the plastic body parts some reviewers don't like, these are the compromises Honda made to get the terrific fuel mileage! There are other scooters - from Honda and others - with more speed and carrying capacity - but at the cost of more gas.
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Amount Paid (US$): 1000.00
Condition: Used
Model Year: 2002
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