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Honda Aero 80 (NH80) Motorcycles

1983 Honda Aero 80 (LEAD) NH80

OVERVIEW

  • “Honda’s got a spanking new way to break into city riding without breaking the bank. It’s our peppy super-looking NH80 scooter. It features a gas-miserly engine. Electric starting. Full front and rear suspension, And powerful front and rear brakes. So first-timers are bound to find it really first-class.”

Engine

Engine Type Two-stroke
Displacement 79cc
Choke automatic
Ignition system CDI
Spark plug BPR6HS
Plug gap .028
Gasoline Regular with oil injection
Starter system Electric and kick

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Honda V-matic belt
Clutch Automatic
Drive line Belt
Wheels Pressed steel

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Bottom link-type
Rear Suspension Single shoick, swing-arm
Front Brakes Drum brakes front and rear with wet-resistant design
Front Tire 3.00-10
Rear Tire 3.50-10

DIMENSION

Overall length 1657mm (62.5 in.)
Overall width 665mm (26.2 in.)
Fuel capacity 5.3 liters (1.4 US gal.) (1.2 Imp. gal.)

OTHER

Bodywork lightweight to provide good wind and splash protection
Storage compartment latching
Seat deep-cushion
Carrier
  • metal frame luggage carrier behind seat
  • Automotive style instrument panel with speedometer and indicator lamps
  • Handlebar lock incorporated in ignition switch

1984 Honda Aero 80

Engine

Engine Type Air-cooled two-stroke
Displacement 80cc
Bore & Stroke 48 x 44mm
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel Delivery 16mm piston-valve type
Spark plug BPR6HS
Plug gap .028
Electric CDI
Starter system Electric

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Variable ratio V-maticTM
Clutch Automatic Centrifugal
Drive line Belt
Wheels Pressed steel

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Bottom-Link type
Rear Suspension Single Shock
 Brakes Front and Rear Drum
Tire Size 3.50-10 (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Overall length 75 kg (165.3 lb)
Overall width 665mm (26.2 in.)
Fuel capacity 5.3 liters (1.4 US gal.) (1.2 Imp. gal.)
Seat height 730mm (28.7 in.)
Fuel capacity 5.3 liters (1.5 US Gal.) (1.2 Imp. Gal.)
Wheelbase 1170mm (46.1 in.)

OTHER

Accessory Rear carrier
Colors
  • Candy Ruby Red
  • Moonlit Silver Metallic

1985 NH80 Aero 80

Engine

Engine Type Air-cooled two-stroke
Displacement 79.6cc
Bore & Stroke 48 x 44mm
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel Delivery 16mm piston-valve type
Spark plug BPR6HS
Plug gap .028
Electric CDI
Starter system Electric

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Variable ratio V-maticTM
Clutch Automatic Centrifugal
Drive line Belt
Wheels Pressed steel

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension Bottom-Link type
Rear Suspension Single Shock
 Brakes Front and Rear Drum
Tire Size 3.50-10 (front and rear)

DIMENSION

Overall length 1719mm (67.7 in.)
Dry weight 74 kg (163 lb.)
Overall width 665mm (26.2 in.)
Fuel capacity 5.3 liters (1.4 US gal.) (1.2 Imp. gal.)
Seat height 730mm (28.7 in.)
Fuel capacity 4.8 liters (1.3 US gal)(1.1 Imp. gal)
Wheelbase 1170mm (46.1 in.)

OTHER

Colors Monza Red or Capri Blue or Parati Blue
  • Not available in California
  • V.I.N.: JH2HF0108FK2000001
  • Engine: HF01E-2200001
  • Production code: GN3

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