The Honda Elite is a series of scooters manufactured by Honda since 1983. Honda currently makes the 108cc 2010 Elite.

Elite 80

In 1984 Honda released its first 4-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125. Later, Honda introduced the 4-stroke Elite 80 (model code CH80) in 1985.

Production was moved from Japan to Mexico in 1991, and production ended in 2007. The Elite 80 had a 23 model year run with only minor changes, including color choices (red, black, blue, yellow and white.)

Elite 125/150

Honda Released its first mid-sized 4 stroke scooter onto the western market in the spring of 1984. The Elite 125 (CH125) continued Honda's trend of shifting from 2-stroke engines to the much more emissions friendly 4-stroke engine. The 1984 Elite came in two colors, Beige and red, and featured many new technologies never before seen on a conventional scooter, such as a retractable headlamp, liquid cooled engine, a digital dashboard, and more. The Elite 125 had a respectable top speed of 55mph, allowing it to safely comingle among commuter traffic in dense urban areas, however it was was still challenged to keep up with interstate traffic. For 1984, the Elite 125 was offered in Candy Red and Light Copper Metallic.

For 1985, Honda brought back its mid-sized scooter along with some well thought modifications. Two of these changes were that the engine size was increased from 125cc to 150cc (thus changing the model name to the Elite 150) and that the Elite 150 was now being sold in two editions, the standard model, and a deluxe model. The deluxe model (CH150D) shared an almost identical body and frame as the elite 125, including the digital instrument cluster and flip-up headlamp, while the standard model (CH150) got a more conventional pedicure, featuring an analog dashboard, and a fixed headlamp. The increase in engine size allowed the Elite 150 to now accelerate up to a top speed of 65mph, making it far more practical for interstate/highway use. For 1985 the deluxe edition Elite 150 was offered in a Metallic Blue, while the standard model was offered in both Silver and Candy Red.

1986 saw the elimination of the standard model Elite 150, leaving the Deluxe model as the only remaining mid-sized scooter Honda had to offer. Apart from color, nothing changed for this model year. Styling revisions for the Honda CH150 in 1987 included a transition from a boxy to a curvier, more rounded look. The scooter was offered in red and white. Although its appearance differed from its predecessor, the revised Elite 150 received few mechanical modifications. Despite the design changes the CH150 received in 1987, it was the last year this model was produced.

Elite E

Honda Elite E

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1980s
Class	Scooter
Engine	49cc two stroke
Transmission	Fixed ratio rubber belt
Dimensions	L 1545 mm (60.8 in) W 650 mm (25 in)
Weight	49 kg (108 pounds) (dry)
Fuel capacity	3.8 L (1 Gallon)

The Honda Elite E is a scooter made by Honda in the late 1980s. They reach a maximum speed of 30-35 mph and have a typical gas mileage of 75-90 miles per gallon. The Elite E shares the fixed-ratio transmission with its cousin the Honda Spree, rather than the CVT that most scooters utilize.

Elite S

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References

External links

• Honda Powersports Website
• 2010 Honda Elite
• Motor Scooter Guide - Honda Elite Resource

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