Honda CHF50
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Metropolitan, Scoopy, Jazz, Crea Scoopy |
| Production | 2002-2009 |
| Successor | NCH50 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in) liquid cooled 4-stroke single |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Continuously variable V-belt |
| Suspension |
Front: telescopic fork Rear: single shock |
| Brakes | F/R: drum w/front combined braking system |
| Tires | 90/90-10 |
| Dimensions |
L: 1,705 mm (67.1 in) W: 625 mm (24.6 in) H: 1,000 mm (39 in) |
| Weight |
74 kg (163 lb) (dry) 80 kg (180 lb) (claimed) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 L (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal) |
| Related | NPS50 |
The Honda CHF50 is a scooter made by Honda and marketed as the Metropolitan in the United States, the Jazz in Canada, the Scoopy in Australia and Asia, and the Crea Scoopy in Japan. The Metropolitan has typical fuel economy of 80–110 mpg-US (2.9–2.1 L/100 km; 96–132 mpg-imp). Offered in United States from 2002 to 2009, the Metropolitan was reintroduced in 2013 based on the fuel-injected and air-cooled NCH50 instead of the prior CHF50. [1]
Design concept
While the CHF50 is one of several 49 cc scooters offered by Honda since the early 1960s, it is notable for its "classic" Vespa-inspired styling and modern mechanical parts. The CHF50 has a large lockable center compartment, located below the seat, which can hold a helmet with room to spare. Inside the compartment is a handle to lock the center stand. This makes it more difficult to roll away. It also features locking handle bars which can lock the wheel at a 45 degree angle to make it harder to push. The CHF50 shares similar motor and drivetrain components with the Honda NPS50.
