Honda Announces Minor Changes for the Sporty FORZA Scooter Series
March 29, 2002, Japan
March 29, 2002-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has upgraded its sporty, stylish FORZA scooter series, giving it improved functionality and a quality feel. The new scooter will go on sale Saturday, March 30.
The 250cc FORZA large-size scooter, designed around the keywords "New, Stylish, Sporty", was first introduced in March 2000, and has earned a loyal following, especially among males in their thirties.
The new version features a larger 5.5L under-seat trunk space, large enough to accommodate a B4-size soft attach case. The trunk is equipped with an interior light complete with ON/OFF switch. The locking gasoline cap and a seat upholstered in dimple-sheet material for a quality feel show the attention to detail in the new model.
<Other improvements to the FORZA series:>
・White instrument number plates for a sportier look
・Ticket box to the left of the instrument panel equipped with a detachable divider for greater ease of use
FORZA
| ●Annual domestic sales target(series total): |
6,000 units |
| ●Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (consumption tax not included) | |
| FORZA ¥549,000 FORZA S ¥599,000 FORZA T ¥569,000 FORZA ST ¥619,000 |
- *Add ¥20,000 for the FORZA and FORZA S Color Order Plan.}
(Example of regionally adjusted manufacturer’s suggested retail price: Okinawa +8,000 yen. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is for reference only. Similar adjustments may be made in other regions.)
About the FORZA T and FORZA ST
- A custom-designed, body-color top box complements the FORZA’s stylish body form—standard equipment on these models. (28L capacity, according to Honda measurement formula.) This top box provides convenient storage space for touring, and can be equipped with a backrest to provide back support for the passenger.
About the FORZA and FORZA S Color Order Plan
- Four special colors are available in addition to the standard ones, for a full range of color variations to respond to customers' varied needs.
Color variations in the FORZA series
| Standard Colors | Color Order Plan | ||||||
| Force Silver Metallic | Pearl Milky White | Pure Black | Chrome Orange | Clipper Yellow | Vice Blue | Lapis Blue Metallic | |
| FORZA | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| FORZA S | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| FORZA T | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| FORZA ST | ● | ● | ● | ||||
＝Features inherited from the original FORZA series＝
- Stylish form reminiscent of a super sports model
- A water-cooled, 4-stroke engine that combines high output with solid environmental performance
- Shutter-equipped main switch for effective anti-theft protection
- Equipped with a "combi brake" front-rear brake-force distribution system for a secure braking feel
- FORZA S and FORZA ST equipped with an advanced idle stop system and ABS (antilock braking system)
- *The "T" of the top box-equipped FORZA T stands for "Touring". The "ST" of the FORZA ST stands for "Sports Touring".
- *There are no changes to vehicle specifications.
Specifications
| Model Name | FORZA <FORZA S> | FORZA T <FORZA ST> | |
| Model Type | Honda BA - MF06 | ||
| L x W x H (m) | 2.210 x 0.760 x 1.360 | 2.325 x 0.760 x 1.360 | |
| Wheelbase (m) | 1.545 | ||
| Ground Clearance (m) | 0.130 | ||
| Seat Height (m) | 0.720 | ||
| Vehicle Weight (kg) | 172 <177> | 176 <181> | |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 159 <164> | 163 <168> | |
| Number of Riders | 2 | ||
| Fuel Consumption (km/L) | 41.0 (60km/h constant speed, low altitude) | ||
| Turning Radius (m) | 2.5 | ||
| Engine Type | MF04E (water-cooled, 4-stroke OHC mono-cylinder) |
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| Displacement (cm3) | 249 | ||
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 72.7 x 60.0 | ||
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | ||
| Max· Power (kW[PS]/rpm) | 16 [22] /7,000 | ||
| Max· Torque (N·m[kg·m]/rpm) | 24 [2.4] /5,500 | ||
| Starter | Self-starting | ||
| Carburetor Type | VE3B | ||
| Ignition | Fully transistorized, battery powered | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 12 | ||
| Lubrication | Force-fed and splash | ||
| Clutch | Dry-type, multi-plate shoe | ||
| Gearbox | Continuously variable (V-Matic) | ||
| Gear Ratio | 1 gear | 2.250 ~ 0.830 | |
| Caster Angle (degrees) / Trail(mm) | 27°30' / 95 | ||
| Tire Size | Front | 110/90-13M/C 55P | |
| Rear | 130/70-12 56L | ||
| Braking System | Front | Hydraulic disc | |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | ||
| Suspension | Front | Telescopic | |
| Rear | Unit swing arm | ||
| Frame | Backbone | ||