Honda SCV100 Lead Review

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Honda SCV100 Lead
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Guest's Review of Honda SCV100 Lead Scooter

2nd Nov 2009

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    8 months
  • Reliability
    4 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2007
  • Build quality
    4 stars

I had my Honda Lead (SCV100) from December 2008 until August 2009. Within days of purchase, the engine cut out after riding heavily over a large bump in the road and wouldn't restart. I pushed it home and as the dealer was closed over Christmas, I was without a scooter for a few days. However, as it was still under warranty the dealer arranged collection, fixed it (a loose cable) and delivered it back to me. Ironically on the day I rode it to the dealer to p/x for a Honda PS125i the speedo stopped working (probably due to another loose cable).

Main strengths:

. Easy to get on and off the centre stand;
. Fast away from traffic lights;
. Filtering ability through slow/stationary traffic;
. Flat floor handy for shopping;
. Low seat height;
. MPG;
. Purchase price.

Main weaknesses:

. Front and rear drum brakes. [NB. the Honda Lead 110 has a front disc brake].
. Insufficient space for crash helmet under the seat. [NB. the Honda Lead 110 can fit a full face lid].

I regularly commuted 5 miles from North London to Hertfordshire on 30 mph and 40 mph roads - a distance and journey the bike did well.

On one occasion I did a 100 mile round trip which included national speed limit dual carriageways. This is not what the SCV100 was designed for and it showed. I achieved a 50 mph speedo indicated top speed - woefully inadequate for a 70 mph road. However, I did get the thumbs up from bikers going past who obviously respected my bottle (or questioned my sanity!).

If you only intend to ride on roads with a speed limit of 40 mph or less, it is a good little scooter. However, if your budget allows you may want to consider the SH125i or PS125i, as they are both far superior to the SCV100.

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