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Honda NH series

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Aero, Lead, Vision, Mascot
Model year	1983–1994
Class	Scooter

The NH series of Honda scooters was sold worldwide beginning in 1983, in 50, 80, 90, 100 and 125cc versions. All models have an air-cooled two-stroke engines with CDI ignition. All models except the Lead 50 have leading link front suspension, electric and kick start, and a fuel gauge. The Lead 50 has a traditional telescopic fork front suspension and only electric start. All models have drum brakes and CVT transmission.

Models

• Aero (USA, 1983–1986)
• Lead (Outside USA, 1983–1987)
• Vision (Outside USA, 1987–1994)
• Mascot (Canada)

Engine sizes

• NH 50 (49cc)
• NH 80 (79cc)
• NH 125 (124cc)

There is also a more modern Lead in 100cc, 110cc and 125cc versions.

Regional variations

There were other regional variations as well as going by a different name in the USA. Most notably, the headlights were different on the early European models. The front handlebar moulding was later changed to be common across all models, allowing the same headlights to be used. Although the specific light arrangements still vary because of the regulations in different countries. Stickers, badges and mirrors are also different across regional versions.

Other manufacturers

During the 1980s Honda invested in non-Japanese motorcycle manufacturing - most notably they bought a large percentage of French company Peugeot, which resulted in Peugeot Motorcycles. Elsewhere, the Kinetic Motor Company from India, which resulting in Kinetic Honda. Both of these joint ventures saw the NH series given various degrees of cosmetic overhaul and released as a number of different models. Peugeot released the SC 50, SC 50L, SC 80L and SX 80L whilst Kinetic Honda released the DX, ZX, ZX Zoom and 4s.

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