The well-known company produces not only high-quality cars of various classes, but also popular small-category motorcycles. One of the most popular units all over the world is the Honda Lead 90 scooter. It has high quality characteristics, practicality, reliability and an affordable price. These units have a well-developed design that is not afraid of use on domestic roads. Let's look at modifications of a small motorcycle, its features, characteristics and reviews from owners.
General information
The Mokik Honda Lead 90 is equipped with a seat designed for two people. In addition, the moped has an original design, an informative instrument panel and a reliable power unit. The scooter is equipped with a lever suspension and is suitable for traveling on different types of roads. This is due to the presence of pendulums, which dampen vibrations when overcoming unevenness and potholes.
The technology in question accelerates up to thirty kilometers smoothly and quickly. The maximum speed that the HF-05 modification can reach is almost one hundred kilometers per hour. The main advantages of the Japanese moped Honda Lead 90 include excellent ergonomics, smooth ride, efficiency, reliability and long service life. It is worth noting that if the wrong oil or fuel is used, problems with pump operation and engine overheating may occur. Therefore, you should fill in fuels and lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
Honda Lead 100 scooter review
The fairly strong demand for this model is partly explained by the great popularity of its predecessor, the Lead 90 , which is the most renowned scooter with an engine capacity of more than 50 cm3 on the used market.
There is nothing in common between the modification 90 and the current SCV 100, besides the name and philosophy. This is a scooter that is simple in design and easy to maintain and service. At the same time, the 100 cc engine gives no reason to doubt its practicality and convenience for urban use, especially since the chassis, with its geometric dimensions, “fits” it into the “fifty-kopeck” group. Obviously an absolutely economical approach from a familiar manufacturer, combining an unpresentable chassis and a good engine.
Modern design in the best traditions of the Japanese school: not screaming, but cold-blooded, but with one colorful facet, which this time is the beautiful arrow-shaped turn signals crossing the front fairing. Otherwise, there are practically no outpourings or frills, everything is familiar.
However, there is an excuse to jump into the saddle immediately, without stopping at the particulars. Sitting on the spacious seat is comfortable and does not cause any complaints, although for women of short stature it may even be a little too wide. There is a small “step” on it, although its purpose is not to restrain during violent accelerations, but to symbolically separate the territory of the driver from the passenger. By the way, it will be noted that the passenger also feels completely decent, but the footrests are somewhat merciless to the feet, because they need to be “folded” slightly inward, which is quite exhausting for long-term travel. Meanwhile, behind the driver’s back, the rider feels like behind a stone wall: the wind does not bother you at all. The driver has the usual amenities, in the form of free space between the steering column and the seat.
For a potential client, it is much more important to understand that the power unit of this scooter, unlike its ancestor, switched to 4 strokes, and its volume increased to 102 cm3. Discussing this metamorphosis is undoubtedly difficult. On the one hand, the power unit has lost its strength, and acceleration does not have the same liveliness. On the other hand, traction in the mid-speed region has clearly become more confident, so that a scooter with 2 men of 70 kg each on board, going uphill, easily and arbitrarily maintains its cruising speed of 60-65 km/h. If you drive alone, then it is quite possible to achieve 80-85 km/h, although this is certainly not enough for a 100cc scooter. But let’s not forget that we are talking about a unit that is undoubtedly intended for inexperienced drivers. According to the Japanese stereotype, the low beam shines continuously - this is a positive moment in safety.
The controllability of the scooter does not bring a repulsive feeling; it is agile and completely stable in a straight line, although the front has a conventional and rather soft lever suspension. At the rear, the suspension in the unit with the engine and variator is responsible for everything, and due to such weight distribution, the heavy 100cc engine clearly relieves the load on the front wheel during acceleration.
A colorful example of the budget approach to creating a scooter are the drum brakes at the front and rear. While the tire is not warmed up, reckless and careless handling of the front brake can lead to wheel locking and an unpleasant situation on the road. However, if you don’t strain yourself (press with two fingers and let the rubber heat up), then braking will be absolutely consistent with the potential of the engine and chassis.
In general, the scooter left a rather nice impression with its flexibility and unambiguity, and the bonus was a fairly good cargo compartment under the saddle, accommodating a scooter helmet, and a hook for attaching bags, determined on the basis of the seat.
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Honda Lead 90: technical specifications
Below are the main parameters of the technical plan of the basic model of the HF-05 series scooter:
- years of production – 1988-1997;
- length / width / height – 1.75 / 0.71 / 1.06 meters;
- wheelbase – 1.23 m;
- ground clearance - eleven centimeters;
- weight – 92 kg;
- power unit - two-stroke engine with a volume of 90 cubic centimeters with one cylinder;
- power - 8.4 horsepower at four thousand rpm;
- cooling – forced atmospheric system;
- fuel / oil tank capacity - 7.2 / 1.2 liters;
- suspension (rear / front) – telescopic / pendulum design;
- brakes - front drum type, rear - disc unit.
It is worth noting that the Honda Lead 90 moped is equipped with a variator, has a petal valve timing system, and is shod in 3.50-10 4PR tires.
Technical characteristics of Honda Lead SCV 100
Honda Lead 100 fuel system
- Fuel supply: VK type carburetor, throttle diameter 18 mm.
- Gas tank volume, l: 6
Engine Honda Lead 100
- Engine type: Four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled. OHC
- Working volume, cm3: 102.1
- Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm: 50.0 x 52
- Compression ratio - 9:1
- Maximum output power, kW: 7 l/s at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque, Nm: 7.5
Electrical system
- Ignition: Electronic system
- Starter: Electric starter
Honda Lead 100 transmission
- Clutch: V-Matic CVT
- Clutch drive: V-belt
Chassis Honda Lead 100
- Dimensions (LxWxH), mm: 1845 x 710 x 1110
- Wheelbase, mm: 1235
- Saddle height, mm: 765
- Ground clearance, mm: 145
- Dry weight, kg: 100.5
Honda Lead 100 suspension
- Front hydraulic linkage fork 80 mm travel
- Rear swingarm travel 71 mm
Honda Lead 100 wheels
- Front wheel type: 10 x MT2.15 steel
- Rear wheel type: 10 x MT2.15 steel
- Rear tire: 90/100.10 53j tubeless
- Front tire: 90/100.10 53j tubeless
Honda Lead 100 brakes
- Front: drum 130 mm
- Rear: drum 130 mm
Other parameters
The operating pressure in the tires of the scooter in question is 1.50 kg/force in the front wheels and 1.75 in the rear wheels. Oil consumption, depending on the intensity of use and driving style, varies within 1.2 liters per thousand kilometers, the same figure for fuel is about 1.9 liters per 100 km. Among other characteristics, we note the following parameters:
- supply voltage for power supply/ignition – 14/15 volts;
- glow plug type – BPR 4 / 6 / 8 HS;
- air filter - foam rubber element impregnated with oil;
- gear ratio – 0.8-2.3;
- compression ratio – 6.3;
- Honda Lead 90 muffler - GW-3 type exhaust pipe with a bypass pipe, nineteen millimeters in diameter.
It is recommended to use AI-92 gasoline and gear oil 80W-90. It is replaced on average every six thousand kilometers.
Modifications
The second generation of Japanese scooters "Honda Lead 90" is represented by several variations, ranging from a model with a fifty-cc engine to a more powerful modification, the engine power of which is almost twice as strong. Let's briefly consider each of the options.
- Model AF 20. This mokik is distinguished by a small volume of the power unit, which is 49.9 cubic meters. cm. Otherwise, according to the owners, the scooter is stable on the road, perfectly balanced, most vibrations are absorbed by the front fork with levers thanks to a well-thought-out design. The aggressiveness of the moped is given by a voluminous body kit, which also performs the function of protecting riders from dirt and dust. The front light element is equipped with a pair of powerful lamps, providing good visibility at night. The front fender provides additional protection.
- "Honda Lead SS". One of the first representatives of the family in question. Judging by the reviews, the moped is practical, reliable, has an excellent seating position for the driver and passenger, and has good driving performance.
- Modification 110 is a scooter for young people. The owners note that the unit has an appropriate body kit, is equipped with a spacious trunk, an injector and a liquid cooling system.
However, the most popular option in this series, judging by the reviews, is the Honda Lead 90 moped, the characteristics of which are presented above.
User impressions
Owners of Japanese-made scooters highlight a number of advantages and disadvantages of a moped. Among the advantages, the following aspects are noted:
- high quality casing plastic;
- excellent running parameters;
- ease of landing;
- high engine life;
- beautiful design and ergonomics;
- good speed and dynamics;
- stability on the road with any surface;
- elaborate suspension unit.
Among the disadvantages of the Japanese mini-motorcycle, users highlight an unreliable oil pump, possible overheating of the piston group and rather weak maneuverability. In general, the Honda Lead 90 scooter is an excellent vehicle for driving around the city and traveling short distances on country roads.
Honda Lead 110 review
If we talk about the previous version of the Lead 100 model, then absolutely everyone knew that they were paying little money for a device that was made not in Japan, but in India. The Honda Lead 110 model has nothing in common compared to the previous version; the only similarity is the same letter index.
If we characterize the new model from Japanese engineers, we can say the following:
- catchy;
- stylish;
- youth.
This scooter is assembled at the Honda plant in China, which guarantees high build quality and reliability during long-term use. This is what explains the higher price for this new model. The price for this model is expected to be between 1,800 and 2,000 euros. Thus, Lead 110 costs one and a half times more than the model with the index 100. Believe me, the scooter is worth the money.
At first glance, the model has become a little larger than its previous versions. In appearance, this scooter is easily recognizable as a purebred Japanese. The useful volume of the trunk has increased noticeably; now you can easily stow everything you need here. In addition, the trunk has a special glove compartment where you can put gloves or other necessary things. To ensure that nothing gets lost, the glove compartment is locked with a key. The anti-theft system uses a special key that blocks access to the ignition switch. In principle, this thing is very useful, because most scooters are stolen with just one screwdriver.
The engine water cooling system in this model is located to the right of the engine itself. Since the engine is equipped with an injector, there should be no problems with starting. When riding with a passenger, the scooter will not show any signs that it is having a hard time. The scooter itself is lightweight, weighing approximately 100 kilograms. Among the advantages of this scooter, one simply cannot fail to mention the energy-intensive and soft suspension. The suspension works perfectly, the driver will not feel any speed bumps or large potholes. After a couple of rides on the Lead 110, you can finally be convinced that the size of the wheels does not play a decisive role. The new model has front wheels with a diameter of 12 inches and rear wheels with a diameter of 10 inches. When driving on city streets, you feel much more confident behind the wheel of the Lead 110 than behind those scooter models with wheels whose diameter is slightly larger.
The braking system has a combined system, which provides even greater safety when driving both in the city and on the highway. The Japanese origin is confirmed by the dashboard, which in comparison with others looks simply like something supernatural.
If we talk about the main technical characteristics of the scooter, they are as follows:
- ground clearance - 125 millimeters;
- maximum speed – 100 km/h;
- fuel tank volume – 6.5 liters;
- number of engine cylinders – 4;
This scooter is ideal both for commuting to work in a large metropolis and for longer trips along the highway.
Peculiarities
Along with the thoughtful placement of the main components and assemblies, a decent fuel reserve and efficiency, owners note the ability to operate the mokika on various types of road surfaces. The average price of a Japanese serial moped, depending on the model and condition, varies from five hundred to one and a half thousand dollars.
Users note the excellent characteristics of both the version with a 50 cc engine and the ninety cc version. The second modification is faster, but at speeds over eighty kilometers per hour it is not so stable on the road. This is not surprising, because this technique is designed for moderate movement, and not for cross-country racing.
Original spare parts for the Honda Lead 90 scooter can be purchased to order. This is especially true for plastic. It is quite difficult to find a body kit of the required quality on the open market.
