Honda CHF50
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| Honda CHF50 Metropolitan | |
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| Manufacturer: | Honda |
| Class: | Scooter |
| Engine: | 49 cc Four-stroke cycle |
| Fuel Tank: | 5 L (1.32 Gallons) |
| Length: | 1705 mm (67.1 in) |
| Width: | 625 mm (24.6 in) |
| Height: | 1000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Weight: | 74 kg (163.1 pounds) |
| Related models: | Honda NPS50 Ruckus |
The CHF50 is a scooter manufactured by Honda. It is known as the Metropolitan in the United States, the Jazz in Canada, the Scoopy in Australia and the Crea Scoopy in Japan. It can reach a maximum speed of just less than 40 mph for 2002-2005 models and just over 40 mph for 2006-2007 models. The Metropolitan has typical gas mileage of 80-100 miles per gallon.
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[edit] Design Concept
While the CHF50 is one of several 49cc scooters offered by Honda since the early 1960s, it is notable for its "classic" Vespa-inspired styling and modern mechanicals. In the United States, it debuted as the Metropolitan in model year 2002.
The CHF50 has a large lockable center compartment, located below the seat, which can hold a full-face helmet.
[edit] History and Variations
[edit] Honda Metropolitan (US)
US Models of the CHF50 are two-tone, with white and one other color. There has been some criticism of Honda from North American consumers regarding the models available compared to the greater variation of the Japanese domestic and Australian lineup.
Colors and changes by model year:
2002: Initial offering includes colors Blue ("Denim"), Red ("Salsa"), Green ("Kiwi"), Yellow ("Solar"), Orange ("Juice"), and Light Blue ("Sky"). This first year featured white "fenders" at the rear and a colored compartment. Brown seats, footboards, and grips were featured on the Denim scheme.
2003: Color scheme is reversed at the rear of the scooter. Compartment is now white and fenders are colored. Black seats on all models.
2004: Same as 2003, plus two special graphical paint schemes are added: "Blue Hibiscus" and "Checkers"
2005: Sky and Juice are discontinued, but two more special graphical paint schemes are added: "Kanji" and "Orange Ice"
2006: Kiwi, Solar, and Checkers are discontinued. Currently available in Blue ("Denim"), Red ("Salsa"), and three special paint schemes; "Blue Ice," "Peach Hibiscus," and "Red Kanji".
2007: All previous color schemes are discontinued. Currently available in Bright Blue Metallic ("Sapphire"), Dark Red Metallic ("Ruby"), and two special paint schemes; "Pink Hibiscus," and "Purple Kanji".
[edit] Honda Jazz (Canada)
The Jazz colors are analogous to US configuration but have slightly different names. The decal model name on the fenders is also different.
2005: Yellow, Jolly Red, Denim Blue, Kanji
2006: Jolly Red, Denim Blue, "Special Chinese Print Red," "Special Cracked Print Blue"
[edit] Honda Scoopy (Australia)
Recent colors: Black/Grey, Juice Orange, Millennium Silver Metallic
[edit] Honda Crea Scoopy (Japan)
see link below
[edit] Confusion with Metropolitan II in USA
Until 2006, Honda offered the Metropolitan II ("two") in the United States, which is not a CHF50, although it appears identical to the Metropolitan. The Met II is a CHF50P and is speed-limited by the factory to 25mph. This permits classification as a moped in those states allowing use by unlicensed or younger riders. There are procedures available online to "de-restrict" the CH50P by replacing several key engine components. See external links below.
[edit] External links
- UrbanScootin.com (Honda Metropolitan enthusiast forum)
- Honda Metropolitan/Jazz Resource Page (de-restrict procedure for Met II)
- Honda Jazz fansite (Canada)
- Customized (?) Crea Scoopy's at Japanese show 2001 (scroll down)
- Honda Metropolitan Official Site (US)
- Honda Jazz Official Site (Canada)
- Honda Scoopy Official Site (Australia)
- Honda Crea Scoopy Official Site (Japan)
