Honda Adds a Special Limited-Edition Model to the Sporty FORZA and FORZA S Scooter Series
May 30, 2002, Japan
May 30th, 2002—Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the addition of the FORZA Special to its FORZA and FORZA S scooter series. Limited quantities of this special-edition model, featuring a black body with distinctive beige floor panel and seat, go on sale Friday, May 31st.
The 250cc FORZA large-size scooter is designed around the keywords “New, Stylish, Sporty”. Its sporty, original styling and wealth of features have earned it a loyal following, especially among males in their twenties and thirties.
The new special-edition version, based on the model released in March 2002, is Pure Black, with seat and floor panel finished in distinctive Mocha Beige highlighted by high-quality chromeplated belt converter case cover and front inner box knob, for a luxurious feel.
Body color: Pure Black
Floor panel and seat color: Mocha Beige
Features inherited from the original FORZA series
- Equipped with a “combi brake” front-rear brake-force distribution system for a secure braking feel
- FORZA S equipped with an advanced idle stop system and ABS (antilock braking system)
- Under-seat trunk space, large enough to accommodate a B4-size soft attaché case
- Shutter-equipped main switch for effective anti-theft protection
- *There are no changes to vehicle specifications.
FORZA S Special
| ●Annual domestic sales target(Special series total) | : | 1,000 units (limited) |
| ●Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (consumption tax not included): | FORZA Special | ¥559,000 |
| FORZA S Special | ¥609,000 |
(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.)
| Please direct customer inquiries to the Customer Service Center (TEL 0120-086819) |
Specifications
| Model Name | FORZA Special <FORZA S Special> | |
| Model Type | HondaBA-MF06 | |
| L×W×H (m) | 2.210×0.760×1.360 | |
| Wheelbase (m) | 1.545 | |
| Ground Clearance (m) | 0.130 | |
| Seat Height (m) | 0.720 | |
| Vehicle Weight (kg) | 172 <177> |
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| Dry Weight (kg) | 159 <164> | |
| 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) | |
| Displacement (cm3) | 249 | |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 72.7×60.0 | |
| 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 | |