Honda Zoomer

Just done the 7500 mile service on my second Zoomer. This is a great bike, hence it's my second. There are cheaper 50cc 4 strokes - the Zoomer costs £2000 otr. But that's all they are - cheaper scooters. My Zoommer starts on electric every day without fail 1st time whatever the weather and even after being left standing for a month. I have NEVER used the kickstart on either bike. I commute just over 30 miles per day, in both 30mph and 40 mph zones, so I have changed the variator. This is the cheapest way to de-restrict, although there are after-market kits available to do the exhaust and the cdi unit. Zoomer is easy to work on - I changed the variator rollers and pulled the exhaust and back wheel off this morning in 30 minutes!

Honda Zoomer - Fantastic bike for in and around town.

Great looks - always getting "that looks fun, where did you get it" comments

Very reliable (this 50cc Honda engine is one of the most prolific) even during the winter.

Good acceleration - always fast from lights and the smooth 4-stroke engine doesn't scream like other scooters

Handles well and good grip even in wet.

Lots of storage space

Anti-vandal (there's nothing to hide on it, so kids don't pop the seat like on Vespa's etc)

Cheap to insure - £180 for me as a new rider

Only criticism is top speed - 35mph - but you're on a 50cc so that's the compromise you have to take.

Honda Zoomer

Really good build qaulity. good mileage. If they were to make a model with a bigger engine then it would be a great bike. maybe a 125cc would make it but a 50cc is just a bit slow but maybe thats just me.

the space below the seat is great for carrying things. i used it to carry a rcksack when going to my work and it done a great job.

I think this is great value for money and it does not use lots of fuel. A full tank lasted me about half a week driving back and forward to my work and it doesn't cost much to fill the tank so the running costs are low which makes this a great bike for A to B travel. would love honda to make a 125cc version.

The Honda Zoomer is a good, reliable scooter. Low fuel consumption, reliable, double headlights, much space under the seat.

Honda Zoomer

simply a good way to get from A to B! (and its quite funny to!)

We had 2 zoomers since 2005 (when they just came out) and been driving them in rough terrain (motorcorss tracks etc :D LOL) and long distances without no problem at all! the yellow one just past 1250 "mil" or 20 000miles without ANY problems! my brother crashed the red one, but it kept on going! he gave the car some nasty marks, women and driving... :/ (my brother drives like one)

most peoples thinks the price is to high... i seriously don't agree! good quality hurts in the wallet in the beginning but after 2-3 years, you will earn on it! (in happiness and money)

as for an example:

I will now sell them (4 years and 20 000 miles later) for 600 euros less the price we gave for them 4 years ago! (and the motorcycle dealer said they were worth 200 more:O, but i want to sell them faster so i gave them little lower prices)

simple math gives us: 600/4= 150 euros per year... very impressive!

A few months ago, I installed the Polini variator kit with a mix of heavy and medium roller weights. This has put the top speed up to about 35mph on the level (with no wind) and raised fuel economy to about 120mpg, as it seems to rev lower flat out than it used to. Still, it's lost about 1-2mph off the top end in the last few weeks again. This happened before. I will check the rollers for wear in about another 500miles, but they've only done 2500 miles. Overall, I'd really recommend this mod, as the ultra-slow stock Zoomer is dangerous in 30 - 40mph traffic (at least with UK midlands drivers!).

I changed the rear tyre to another tread pattern of Kenda - it's still like riding on ice if there's the least bit of damp on the roads. The front (original) Kenda is almost worn out after 13,000 miles.

Rust is becoming a (cosmetic) problem round the mirror stalks and the rear section of the exhaust.

I have had the Honda Zoomer now for two years and it's used almost every weekday. It has now covered almost 10,000 miles. Around 4,000 miles it developed a misfire which resulted in severe loss of power and stalling on idle. This was diagnosed by the dealer as a broken spark plug, but the same thing began to occur again towards the next service (7,500 miles). In all my 25 years of biking (on and off road) I have never had a broken spark plug! I also had one incident of the bike being very difficult to start. This was during a period of regular use. The bike was recalled to have the fuel pump replaced in 2007. The Kenda rear tyre is wearing very quickly, and despite being quite a soft compound, gives very poor grip in the wet. My off road skills are often required to control slides which can occur at very low speeds. Inexperienced bikers beware! Still, I am enjoying the bike and hope to keep it for at least another two years, hopefully many more. Its initial expense should be payed back by longevity.

Great first bike, will nip through traffic with ease. I have done 6000 miles in 11 months, not a problem.

Love my little Honda Zoomer!

The Honda Zoomer is an excellent bike overall, good handling, good brakes (considering they're drums), easy to ride and no hassle to maintain. 10W30 oil is standard, 4-stroke lawnmower oil available from DIY stores.