Honda Gyro X: Japanese three-wheeled scooter (new)

Often scooters are bought by people who have a small income and the main purpose of such a purchase will be ease of use. A large number of potential buyers live in rural areas, so they may need a cargo scooter for transportation.

Fortunately, scooters for transporting cargo have long been created by the Japanese company Honda. They have several features, the main ones being the presence of 3 wheels and a large cargo compartment.

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• simple and convenient control;
• unpretentious to repair and operation;
• high maximum speed for this type;
• excellent load capacity;
• convenient driver location.

Features of the cargo scooter

Today, the range of cargo scooters is not as wide as we would like; there are only a couple of models, and most of them are made in Japan. But if you want to buy an inexpensive scooter with heavy loads, take the Honda Gyro - it has a price that is much lower than a motorcycle with similar technical characteristics. There is also a certain classification of a cargo scooter; it can be either single or double. If you have big plans for a scooter in terms of transportation, choose the two-seater modification.

When choosing a cargo scooter, first of all, decide on your future cargo, because a scooter will not always be able to cope with its huge dimensions or weight. You can look at the photo of the Honda Gyro where you will see the small size of the cargo area. You can easily fit the bag in there and secure it with the support side handles on which you can stretch the rubber. And thanks to the presence of three wheels, the scooter can also transport cargo safely, even if the driver is an inexperienced driver.

Honda Gyro Scooter with Roof

Recently, a new modification of the Honda Giro scooter was released, and unlike the initial version, it received a comfortable driver’s seat, the possibility of a closed cargo compartment and a roof. Also, the new Honda Gyro comes in two versions. The first version TA-01 received a simple 2-stroke engine, and in the second version TA-03 the scooter has a 4-stroke engine with liquid cooling capability.

Specifications of Honda Gyro Canony

Despite some differences between the scooters in engine characteristics, both received a lot of the same data, because each version is equipped with a power of 5 horsepower and 6,500 rpm, with a volume of 49.9 cm3. The dry weight of the Honda Gyro Canony scooter was as much as 120 kg, but the model is capable of achieving a maximum speed of up to 60 km per hour. But satisfied owners claim that the maximum speed is limited, so with the appropriate settings you can get increased speed.

Unlike older scooter models, the new product is more suitable for use around the city, as evidenced by its stylish appearance and versatility. Accordingly, the Honda Gyro received a stylish appearance, a universal suspension and a ground clearance of 17 cm. If you live in the city, then you have seen a similar scooter on the roads more than once. Due to its practicality and wide range of uses, the scooter is often used by online stores or other companies providing small cargo delivery.

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Honda Canopy has a nondescript appearance. Behind the driver's seat there is a high-capacity trunk. The trunk is equipped with a convenient locking mechanism and a moisture protection function. You can easily fit medium bags inside.

The Canopy Combo scooter consumes only 2.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. This makes it possible to use the scooter throughout the year without fear of running out of fuel or lack of other resources.

Like other scooters from the Japanese manufacturer, this model also underwent tuning and modernization. Depending on the year of manufacture, they were equipped with TA-03, TA02 engines and their modifications. This entails a difference in some technical characteristics from the basic ones.

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Modern cargo scooters are great for the city, therefore, due to their convenience and the presence of all the necessary characteristics, the Honda Gyro is in great demand among online stores and fast delivery services.

If you've heard a lot about the quality of Japanese technology, then most likely you will be confident in the Honda Gyro Canony. Repairing a cargo scooter is quite simple; no special innovations have been noticed in terms of design. But new cargo scooters have one big disadvantage - they are overpriced. Of course, new Japanese equipment today costs a lot, but the price of the Honda Gyro today is about $9,000, which is quite a lot for small companies. But this does not greatly discourage the owners of courier services, because most companies buy a moped because of its efficiency, small dimensions and, accordingly, fast delivery of the necessary cargo.

To solve the price problem, sellers bring used tricycles from Japan, which subsequently undergo major repairs (replacement of tires, batteries, filters, etc.). In Japan, such equipment is used carefully, so other countries receive excellent specimens even 10 years old. As a result, the seller puts the price at approximately $3,000, which is much lower than a new scooter.

Conclusion

After we have examined the main advantages of a cargo scooter and its approximate cost, we can draw certain conclusions. Japanese quality and practicality are confirmed in any manufactured equipment, so the modern Honda Gyro Canony cargo scooter is an ideal option for transporting small and compact cargo. Also, if you are interested in modern technology with three wheels, check out this interesting review about the new Ural motorcycles of the 2015 model year.

Honda Gyro X (TD02)

Confident control and comfortable movement

A unique three-wheeled scooter. Thanks to three wheels and a wide tread on the rear wheels, stable handling is realized even at low speeds. The steering mechanism suppresses the hanging of the rear wheel as much as possible, and the differential regulates the difference in rotation of the rear wheels when turning and ensures stability when turning right/left even at high speeds

Parking brake

The scooter is equipped with a parking brake.
After stopping, the scooter does not need to be placed on the center stand, similar to a two-wheeled vehicle. You need to lift the parking brake lever up and it will lock the scooter in a vertical position along with the rear wheels. At the beginning of the movement, the lever lowers to the lower position, the rear wheels are unlocked and the scooter begins to move in a vertical plane. When the ignition is turned off, it is impossible to lower the lever; the system works as an anti-theft mechanism. Tires and brakes

Four-stroke Gyro scooters now have 8-inch wheels at the rear. This made it possible to increase the wheelbase for more reliable driving. Aluminum wheels 10 inches front, 8 inches rear. Drum brakes with a larger diameter of 130 mm both front and rear for more effective braking. Lever-type front suspension provides smoother movement on poor road surfaces.

Dashboard

Easy to read simple and functional design with all the necessary information (odometer reading, fuel level reading, direction indicators, high beam indicator) The dashboard also has an injector light that displays information about engine malfunction by flashing in a certain sequence, having error codes you can determine the malfunction. The SPEED light comes on when the scooter speed is more than 40 km/h, which signals the driver about high speed.

Lighting

The scooter is a full-fledged participant in road traffic. The front features low and high beam headlights and turn signals. At the rear there is a massive panel with a large brake light and turn signals. Due to their large size, they are very effective when driving at night and in bad weather.

Rear and front trunk

The scooter has a metal trunk at the back and front. At the back there is space for installing boxes of different sizes for transporting goods and special hooks for attaching the mesh.

PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)

Electronically controlled fuel injection system. The computer constantly controls the fuel supply depending on the speed and atmospheric conditions. Diagnoses the engine and displays characteristics on the dashboard in case of malfunction

Eco-friendly, quiet and powerful engine

The PGM-FI system ensures ideal fuel supply to the combustion chamber of a four-stroke, four-valve engine. Thanks to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) function, the optimal mixture of air and fuel enters the combustion chamber depending on driving style and fuel is burned with minimal emissions of harmful substances into the environment

Clean exhaust

The O2 sensor regulates the air-fuel ratio, and the catalyst located in the exhaust pipe enhances exhaust gas purification and reduces emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere

Quiet engine start and comfortable driving

The dyno starter silently starts the liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve engine. The successful design of mounting the engine to the scooter frame reduces vibration and noise while driving. Thanks to the silent start and quiet operation of the engine, the scooter is comfortable to use early in the morning and at night in residential areas. When the battery is discharged, the engine can be started using the kickstarter.

Low fuel consumption and minimal CO2 emissions

Thanks to the PGM-FI system, fuel is burned efficiently, which reduces consumption to 2 l/100 km and reduces the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere. *Data for fuel consumption at a driving speed of 30 km/h and depends on various conditions (weather, traffic jams, etc.), the condition of the vehicle and the frequency of maintenance.

Single cylinder 4 valve engine

The scooter has a single-cylinder engine with 4 valves (two intake and two exhaust). Thanks to the PGM-FI system, intake and exhaust efficiency is improved, power and torque are increased. This provides powerful acceleration and traction throughout the entire speed range.

Convenient parking

A scooter takes up 4 times less space than a car. This is very convenient when used in large cities and metropolitan areas with limited parking space.