Honda Live Dio AF-34/35 scooter review
The third generation of Dio scooters, the Honda Live Dio (AF-34), entered production in 1994. Unlike the similar Dio AF-18 and Super Dio AF-27, this model received noticeable changes, such as the new AF34E engine, which had a horizontal cylinder. In addition to the engine, the chassis has also changed. The scooter has received a new beautiful design with streamlined shapes, as well as crystal optics. For the first time, the underseat trunk has a flat floor.
The following versions of Live Dio were produced: basic (AF-34) with drum brakes, AF-34 Cesta - with a built-in front luggage basket, AF-35 SR - with a front disc brake, AF-35 SR CB (Combi Break) - with a combined braking system, AF-35 ZX - a sports version with oil shock absorbers, alloy wheels, a forced engine and a spoiler. In addition, the line included the AF-35 ST model with anti-lock brakes.
The Honda Live Dio series underwent a redesign in 1998 and was produced until 2004.
Specifications
Engine: Engine type – AF34E, displacement 49 cc. see Number of cylinders – 1. Number of strokes – 2. Cooling system – forced air cooling. Maximum engine power – 7.2 hp. at 6500 rpm. Torque – 0.81 kg*m / 6250 rpm. Compression ratio – 7.1. Transmission – variator. Ignition - electric starter. The tire size of the front and rear wheels is 3.00-10. Oil tank volume – 1.2 l. Gas tank volume – 5.3 liters. Maximum speed – 60 km/h. Chassis: Front wheel suspension type – telescopic. The rear wheel suspension type is pendulum. Front wheel brake type – drum/disc (SR/ZX). The rear wheel brake type is drum. Size and weight: Base – 1145 mm. Length – 1675 mm. Seat height – 700 mm. Ground clearance – 105 mm. Total weight – 70 kg.
Features and Benefits
The Honda Live Dio series continues its line of city scooters. Although both the engine and chassis are now completely different. Externally, the scooter has acquired a new look, with crystal optics and a streamlined body kit.
AF-34 is even more playful than previous series. Riding such a scooter in the city is a real pleasure. Carrying things has also become easier: the underseat trunk now has a flat floor. The front has a hook for bags and a pocket for small items. And the AF-34 Cesta version has a front cargo basket (the headlight on the Cesta is located under the basket).
The AF-35 SR CB series uses the CombiBreak combined braking system for the first time. The essence of its work is to distribute the braking force when braking with the front brake: 30% of the force is transferred to the rear brake and 70% to the front. This significantly increases stability when braking, which is especially important for inexperienced drivers.
The sports version of the AF-35 ZX deserves special interest. Its suspension compares favorably with previous models, since the scooter is equipped with more comfortable and more durable oil shock absorbers instead of spring shock absorbers. The front fork travel is 95 mm. Therefore, off-road is no longer such a big problem for the AF-35 ZX. To improve dynamics, the scooter's transmission has been retuned: lighter weights are used in the variator, and stiffer springs are used in the clutch. It is also worth mentioning the front disc brake, sports muffler and beautiful alloy wheels. Well, as usual, the sports version has a spoiler with an LED brake light.
The scooter is equipped with a footrest blocker (anti-theft device).
Live Dio has retained all other advantages - reliability, ease of repair (although access to the piston group now requires significant disassembly), and availability of spare parts. Thanks to the boosted engine (7.2 hp - a record for 50 cc scooters), it has become even easier to tune the scooter.
The transmission of all Honda scooters is simple and reliable: torque is transmitted using a V-belt variator. The driver does not need to worry about changing gears, there are simply none here, so acceleration always occurs without failures and without slowdowns.
Honda Live Dio is Honda's latest range of scooters with a two-stroke engine.
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Honda Dio AF34
The scooter of the famous Japanese brand Honda Dio AF 34 is rightfully considered one of the most successful models of this brand, which has not yet lost its popularity and relevance among scooterists all over the world.
This scooter gained incredible popularity thanks to its well-thought-out design, which, after a long time, looks quite adequate and harmonious on our roads. Let's add here excellent workmanship and amazing reliability of all components and mechanisms. As a result, we received the best-selling scooter in the entire history of the company. The Honda Dio AF34 scooter is a device for young and active people who love speed and ease of movement, who value good quality and reliability of equipment. This is a device with a clear claim to a certain sportiness, both in technical characteristics and in appearance: even the seat is designed strictly for one pilot, without any hint of a passenger seat.
Honda Dio AF 34 is a continuation of the line of sports scooters under the Dio brand, which has been produced almost from the very beginning of the Honda company. This device replaced its older brother Honda Dio AF 27, and is its logical continuation. The manufacturers left all the easily recognizable family features of the model, leaving the interior virtually untouched. Significant changes affected the power unit and transmission.
The 50 cm3 two-stroke engine produced more than 7 horsepower and had an impressive torque, which together gave incredible acceleration dynamics in almost any engine operating mode. The suspension, compared to the previous model, remained untouched: in front there are conventional dry spring forks, in the rear there is a fairly powerful monoshock absorber with progressive characteristics.
The braking system also has not undergone any changes and remains classic: drum brakes on all wheels, which in no way affects the quality of braking; the scooter stops very confidently at almost any speed and on any road surface.
The ergonomics of this device are at a very good level and are considered almost ideal for models of this class, all the buttons are convenient, the switches are accessible and the instruments are readable and understandable. There is nothing superfluous here, and everything necessary is screwed to the right place.
You can buy this scooter inexpensively in our stores located in convenient places in Moscow. If necessary, equipment is delivered using the company’s own transport or third-party carriers.
The difference between the Honda Dio AF 34 and Dio AF 35 scooters
The Honda production holding owns not only the production of cars, but also the production of motorcycles, both sports class and budget - scooters and small motorcycles. There are two models of Honda scooters on the market - Dio AF34 and Dio AF35. Externally, the scooters look exactly the same, have an identical headlight, the same gas tank capacity, maximum speed, engine size and top speed. Both scooters use a CVT transmission with an automatic clutch. The main differences between these models is Honda's modification of the Dio AF34 scooter. On the next model, the Dio AF35, the front wheel brake was replaced from a drum to a disc, which provides greater braking force and braking efficiency compared to a drum. Another difference between the 35th model and the previous one is an increase in engine power from 7.0 horsepower to 7.2, thereby providing faster acceleration.
The manufacturer did not change the engine size or its design; the main change was the modification of the carburetor, which provides a richer fuel mixture. The Honda holding company did not modify the transmission, since the safety margin of the mechanisms and gears provides for an almost doubling of power, without noticeable design changes to the unit itself. In the Honda Dio AF35 model, along with an increase in engine power, fuel consumption has also increased. Now, instead of 1.85 liters, 100 kilometers will require 2 liters. Of course, such changes in fuel consumption are averaged and will be practically unnoticeable in everyday use, but the engine power will differ significantly, given the low weight of the scooter’s design.
Otherwise, the 34th model has not undergone any changes, the engine still has the same engine starting system - kickstarter and electric starter, the engine volume has remained unchanged and the type of engine cooling is air. The front axle of the 35th model has adopted the already proven telescopic fork, which reliably smoothes out all road irregularities, and the rear axle of the scooter is equipped with a spring shock absorber, providing maximum comfort and softness when driving. In general, the AF34 and AF35 models are very close to each other in functionality, appearance and configuration; the main differences are an increase in engine power, as well as a change in the brake system of the scooter, which increases the safety of movement on this type of transport.
Scooter Honda Dio 34, characteristics and advantages of this model
The Honda Dio 34 scooter is made in Japan. That is, there should be no questions about quality, since Japan produces only excellent quality motorcycles. According to its characteristics, the moped is very good. The weight is not large, only 70 kg, but even with such a low weight it is quite powerful. It was created for high-speed driving in the city, and for successful movement in traffic jams. In comparison with other models, which are basically similar to each other, this model has been equipped with significant improvements. For example, improvements have been made to the engine and design. The engine has become more powerful, and easily reaches a speed of 60 km/h. And combined with its small size, this gives you have a huge advantage in traffic jams. This model is the most powerful in the series of scooters from the manufacturer Honda. Although the stated maximum acceleration speed is 60 km/h, many owners give information that they accelerated 10-15 km more than the declared figure. The design also became more interesting, elegant streamlined shapes appeared, as well as crystal optics. Instead of steel wheels, they began to install cast ones, which adds additional beauty to the scooter. Now it has become possible to transport any luggage, since the underseat trunk has a flat floor, which makes the task much easier. The brakes have also been improved. The scooter is equipped with improved braking capability, front disc and rear drum brakes. This allows you to feel more confident on the road, and in case of a critical situation, you can easily brake, without jerking and without losing your balance. The length of the scooter is also small, only 1675 mm, width 630, and height 995 mm. And even despite such small dimensions, the scooter can fit two small passengers on its seat. The maximum weight for this scooter is 150 kg. The fuel tank volume is 5 liters, and the consumption is only 1.85 liters per 100 km. It follows from this that with the current rise in gasoline prices, purchasing such a scooter is a very economical solution. There is also an anti-theft agent. With the help of a leg lock, it will not be easy to steal a scooter. Repairs will also not be a big problem. Spare parts are easy to find from the Japanese, since these scooters are popular. But in fact, they break down quite rarely, and most often from the careless attitude of the owner. If you take care of the scooter, it will last a very long time and without repair. When choosing the Honda Dio 34, you get a reliable and quite maneuverable scooter, with which you will forget about traffic jams and get maximum pleasure from riding.
