"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
Brakes: Drum brakes front and rear with wet-resistant design
Front tire size: 3.00-10
Rear tire size: 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
1983 Honda NH80 LEAD Japanese model shown Click image to enlarge
1984 Honda Aero 80
ENGINE
Engine Type: Air-cooled two-stroke
Displacement: 80cc
Bore & Stroke: 48 x 44mm
Compression ratio: 6.8:1
Spark plug: BPR6HS
Plug gap: .028
Fuel Delivery: 16mm piston-valve type
Ignition system: CDI
Starter: Electric
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Variable ratio V-maticTM
Drive: Belt
Clutch: Automatic Centrifugal
Drive line: Belt
Wheels: Pressed steel
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes: Front and Rear Drum
Front Suspension: Bottom-Link type
Rear Suspension: Single Shock
Tire Size: 3.50-10 (front and rear)
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1170mm (46.1 in.)
Dry weight: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
Overall Length: 1685mm (66.3 in.)
Overall Width: 665mm (26.2 in.)
Seat height: 730mm (28.7 in.)
Fuel capacity: 5.3 liters (1.5 US Gal.) (1.2 Imp. Gal.)