Tokyo, May 30, 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 on 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 chrome-plated 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
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Equipped with a "combi brake" front-rear brake-force distribution system for a secure braking feel |
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FORZA S equipped with an advanced idle stop system and ABS (antilock braking system) |
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Under-seat trunk space, large enough to accommodate a B4-size soft attache case |
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Shutter-equipped main switch for effective anti-theft protection |
| *There are no changes to vehicle specifications. |
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| FORZA S Special |
Specifications
| Model Name |
FORZA Special <FORZA S Special> |
| Model Type |
Honda BA-MF06 |
| L x W x H (m) |
2.210 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> |
| 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 x 60.0 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Maximum Power (kW[PS]/rpm) |
16 [22] / 7,000 |
| Maximum 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 to 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 |
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