May 9, 2002-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the Dio and Dio Deluxe^*1scooters, both equipped with Honda's environment-friendly water-cooled, 4-stroke 50cc engine, will be available in two new colors starting Friday, May 10^th.

The 4-stroke Dio and Dio Deluxe, released in March 2001, were developed around the keywords "Clean", "Economical", "Silent", and "Tough". These scooters have won a broad following not only for their environmental performance, but also for their comfortable ride and fuel economy.

This latest release adds two new colors-Shasta White and Nature Blue Metallic-to the two colors presently available, for a total of four color variations in all. The broader selection is being offered to respond more fully to customers' needs.

Further improvements to detail include a combined main key and shutter key, making the Dio and Dio Deluxe even more convenient for everyday use. And, in addition to the anti-theft systems already in place, the new scooters will come pre-wired to accommodate the Alarm Kit and Immobilizer, manufactured by Honda Access (sold separately-available as of the end of May).

(Example of regionally adjusted manufacturer's suggested retail price: Okinawa +5,000 yen. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is for reference only. Similar adjustments may be made in other regions.)