The 2010 SH150i gets the once-over

Mon, Jul 6, 2009

Reviews, Scooter, Scooter Reviews

Adam Waheed got his hands on the new Honda SH150i and presents his findings on Motorcycle-USA.
It’s stirred up an impressive amount of feedback on their site.  Why dontcha give it a read and let us know what YOU think… Though I bet I already know some of the comments.  My guesses?
What took so long?  Where’s the 300?  And Why so much?

Here’s some responses:
“Who the heck knows”… “Who the heck knows”… and “Sure a but pricy, but only a hundred bucks more than the Vespa LX150″.  Anyone see one in person in the USA yet?

***UPDATE 7/6/2009***
Our old friends at Motorcycle.com also gave her the “who’s yer daddy” just nine days ago.  You can see Alfonse Palaima’s take by going to Motorcycle.com (ALSO with lots of frenzied feedback).

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16 Responses to “The 2010 SH150i gets the once-over”

  1. GenWaylaid Says:

    It sounds like one solid, practical scooter. Too bad they missed the opportunity to undercut Vespa on price, though. Honda's brand and their styling may be very good, but they don't command a premium like Vespa does.

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  2. Leo Urbis Says:

    I would suggest anyone looking at this scooter take a look at the SYM HD200, which is similarly powered* for $700 less. I own one and love it.

    The other question is, why does everyone talk about how the lower end acceleration is slow up to 10 mph? Shouldn't this thing fly off the line, or are the revs restricted at lower speeds?

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  3. Leo Urbis Says:

    *The SYM HD200 has 20CCs more displacement, but the torque and horespower numbers I have found for the SH150i put it on par with the HD 200. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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  4. ted Says:

    You are correct. I believe this is due to the Honda having fuel injection.

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  5. Danny Says:

    with regard to the zero to 10 mph question. It might be that like the Reflex Honda might have chose to use variable ramps in the variator. I found different ramp angles in the Honda that caused the initial acceleration to suffer. I had been told it had to do with noise restrictions. Not sure???
    I'll tale the SYM 200 anyway…

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  6. scgt Says:

    Hey, you SH lovers

    A recent test ride reveals a stronger acceleration from standstill is much lacking, so in city riding it may get passed by cagers as the red lights turn green, not good. The bike however,is as solid as they come. Combined-brake is extremely useful, powerful and consistent. Highway top-speed averages about 70mph indicated, and the bike holds its solid composure cruising at WOT.

    I wouldn't rush out to buy one; but it sure makes the wait for the SH300i ABS all the more exciting!

    Bring it on, Honda! Bring it.

    _Lorenzo

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  7. Orin Says:

    If you'd like to read a review by someone who wasn't trying to break it, or someone who knows Europe is a continent and not a country, click here

    __Orin
    Scootin' Old Skool

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  8. ScooterScoop Says:

    SWEET! I'm gonna put this on my "To Read" list today. Thanks Orin!
    steve

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  9. justice Says:

    scooter is getting importance

    justice

    outsources BPO & call centre solution

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  10. hondacubber Says:

    Have you seen the "Love Cub 50 Project" web page from Honda?
    http://world.honda.com/Cub/event/LoveCub50/?r=m

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  11. dudel Says:

    280-pounds dry?

    Give me two guys with aluminum fabrication experience, let me rummage about in the Honda engine-division warehouse, and I'll build you a 15-horsepower scoot weighing in at 100-lbs.

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  12. TheScooterScoop Says:

    Dudel! Good to see ya.

    You know… I could probably make that happen.

    As for engines, we could probably do just as well with a SYM HD200 engine… ESPECIALLY with a 100 lb scoot! Actually… I'm a bit scared now. :P~

    -steve

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  13. asok Says:

    Yes I like the scooter one,The picture in this blog it's looking so beautiful.I need to have this.

    peter

    ———–
    Free Satellite TV

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  14. Supersoul Says:

    I saw the SH150i at my local Honda dealer. Looks nice. I didn't bother to ride it as I have no interest in buying one. I did notice that the seat is hard as a rock and the thing seems way pricey to me. Hell….I bought my brand new 2006 Helix for less money than this one.

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  15. Larry C. Says:

    Bought my Sh150i used in Dec. ’10. It had 30 miles on it,so I acquired her for some $800 off the list price at my Honda Dealer.
    Acceleration is good in the Sh150i’s intended environment-urban commuting/errands and the 16 inch tires inspire confidence at over 40mph. Fuel economy is in the low 80s for this heavy rider.

    Nits to pick: Rear drum brakes! Lack of even a small front glove compartment. Overall I’m pleased. Top speed for me is 60, but I’m a few lbs North of 250.
    Larry

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