2001 Honda Scooter reviews

I had never owned a scooter or rode one in my life, only muscle bikes and crotch rockets. The Reflex has turned out to be one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Bought the bike with 14000 miles on the clock and it had been poorly maintenanced, I remedied that with all the tender love and care that it needed! I now have over 37000 miles on the clock and this thing is still running flawless. I have done some minor modifications to it to help increase durability and smoothness such as a Malosi racing clutch and bell set up for street use, the side "B" variator from the 2005-6 Big Ruckus with 24 gr sliders (get rid of the rollers as soon as you can), the much stronger yellow contra spring which gets rid of the belt vibration at highway speeds. If your Reflex has the rough idle and hard starting when cold like mine did when I first got it, it probly has the carburetor air fuel mixture screw set to run at high altitude. I fixed that, now idles smooth and no hard cold starts. I took it on a over 200 mile trip 2 days ago and got 76 mpg with absolutely no oil consumption and there were a couple of times on the highway I was running 80 mph keeping right up with all the traffic. Dump the factory windscreen, you will never be sorry, get the Givi windscreen made for the Reflex. Storage is awsome on this bike but I also added a back box just to have more. If your bank account is skinny and you need depedable transportation then the Honda NSS250 Reflex 2001-7 will definately do the job! Show less

Three words describe this scooter: Alot of Fun! I bought my '01 from a guy that lives about 10 miles from me. I got an incredible deal on it ($1200!!). The bike had only 2800 miles on it when I bought it. The only things I have had to do have been to replace the tires (10" rear, 12" front) and replace the cap that covers the antifreeze compartment (blew off when riding). The bike runs like a champ. Off the line, it smokes other cars at a stop light. I have had the scooter over 70 mph (as indicated by the dash), but suspect its about 2-3 mph less than that. Most of the time, on the highway, I ride about 65 mph. I get nearly 70 mpgs!!! The quality and build of the bike is admirable. I have owned many bikes over my time riding, and this has to be among the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden. Sometimes though, my upper back starts to hurt, due to the far forward positioning of my feet. This bike has a lot of practicality to it, too! There's ample storage in the rear. It can easily hold two full face helmets, or several bags of groceries! The bike has easy to use signals, lights and an easy to understand dashboard. It even has a digital fuel gauge! The bike has a front brake on the top right handle and a rear brake on the floorboard right side. I love the looks of the scooter and get lots of compliments and questions, something which I never got on a regular motorcycle. All in all, you can't go wrong with this scooter. It's so much better built than what you will find in the Chinese Clone market (take the QLink clone for example, which just looks like a Helix, without the quality parts!!). If you want a reliable, good looking, great performing bike, and can find one used, buy it!!! Show less

I love this scooter. It handles easily and is a pleasure to ride. The automatic transmission is very smooth. The motor has plenty of power to move me along the hilly streets of Omaha. I easily keep up with traffic. Show less

I bought my scooter, got in, got out and love it. The 250cc has plenty of power. Great commuter. Nothing unexpected but the great get up and go. Co-workers nick named me scooter but I'm the one laughing with all the money I save on fuel. I'm MR. Scooter now. Show less

I couldn't be more impressed. In a good way! I never could find a comfortable, small, lightweight, commuter or touring bike that fit all my needs until now! This hybrid scooter/motorcycle takes me anywhere I want quickly at 75-85mph if necessary, in total comfort and at 60-65mpg. Maybe as Baby boomers age, we will all be riding Large Scooters. Show less

Very good, dependable machine that is excellent overall in quality and reliability. Ride is a little rough over bumps -- still exploring the different rear shock settings. Have had it only a month (~700 miles) and looking forward to owning it and having this practical and fun transportation for quite some time. Getting close to 70 mpg in mixed riding. Bought this 2001 with under 4000 miles, in great shape. Deffinately would buy another Reflex. Show less

I own a BMW R1200C (cruiser), Yamaha FZ6 (Sport), Honda Elite 150 (scooter). The Reflex is a real bike - real disks brakes, real suspension, weather protection, and it comes with a trunk and auto transmission, which is so nice to have in the city with all the stops and go's. The first time I rode it I was doing 60 MPH without realizing that I was going that speed! The engine is a little rough idling and in the first few yards taking off from stop, but then it smoothes out like no thumper has the right to (I used to have a BMW650 single cylinder and the Reflex is smoother). It stops like a real bike with hydraulic brakes. It can change directions like a sports bike. The other day I was riding it with a 30 MPH side wind and it felt quite stable, more so than my sports bike. On the highway it can do 75 MPH all day long and still get great mileage. I went shopping at Wal-Mart and between the under seat trunk and an aftermarket Givi bag on the tail, I took home a plastic container of cat litter, a bag of cat food and 2 shopping bags of stuff. I don't think any other bike could have done the same. In the city I found the power adequate, now this is coming from a guy who rides a 1200 cc cruiser and a 600 cc sport bike. On the highway I found the power slightly lacking, but once one takes into account that the engine is only 250cc, then it's acceptable. I don't know if I would take the Reflex on a long trip though, I would worry about the near red line running for a few hours stretch which she is capable of doing due to the big gas tank (for a scooter). Did anybody take her on a long trip? Over all I rate the Reflex as the best all around and by far the most practical, economical bike I have ever owned and I intend to keep her for a long time. Show less

Having ridden the Honda Elite 80 for over 2 years now, and with over 2000 miles on it, I can say that I am well impressed with the experience. Keep in mind that this is a small scooter. For my large frame, I would never even consider a 50cc model, so for me, this is the entry level size. Having spent its first 2 years in Pennsylvania, this scooter has seen all seasons and has held up equally well in whatever was thrown at it. Winter driving with sub-freezing temps as well as summer weather. I ran 10w-40 year round, and have only recently switched to 20w-50 now that I reside in Florida. Gas mileage has remained constant at about 97 mpg. Top speed on a straightaway is about 43 mph. I love the gas mileage but crave higher speeds when on the busier roads; this is the trade off. I believe a 125cc model would fit in nicely for the increased speeds without cutting your gas mileage in half as happens when moving up to the Reflex. That being said, I am currently considering a Reflex, and could live with the 48 mpg. No repairs have been needed on the scooter. I've changed the oil close to schedule, and have had no problems. Today when I changed the oil I also changed the air cleaner as it is inexpensive and was a bit dirty. It was ahead of schedule, but I would prefer to put the few dollars into it preventatively than run the risk of damaging the engine or losing performance. The ride is comfortable, but without any extra amenities; it is functional. I have also ridden the bike with my daughter on the back many times and noticed little to no loss of power unless climbing hills. If speed is not a factor, and you revel in efficient transportation, this scooter deserves to be on your list of those to investigate. I love ours, and will keep it even if I purchase a Reflex. Show less

My husband and I bought two Honda Reflex scooters and carry them in our pick up truck, which we tow behind our RV. We've had these bikes all over the west and just love them for riding through state parks, back country roads, and up through mountain passes. They're awesome and we sure draw attention wherever we go. Folks in cars give us the thumbs up sign lots of times. We love them! Show less

I bought my reflex about 6 1/2 months ago and its the best thing i have bought yet. it already has about 14,000 on it. i take it on the highway and though its seems to work a little to hard, i have no problem doing 80-85 sometimes up hill!!! im only 20 and just getting started living on my own and i dont have money to blow on high gas prices (3.50 for about 150 miles) and the best part is i don't have to leave my girl behind. It does well with her on the highway also. If your thinking about it. Stop. Go see for yourself Show less