Really nice ELITE

[Stig / Major Tom]

My daughter spotted this really pretty HONDA Elite in our coffee village today.
I took a couple snaps and tracked down the owner in a nearby store.
The scoot is mint condition, 5400 miles. The small-framed owner said he is looking to step up to the next size Honda scooter (PCX) so that he can ride on the highway. Said he can do 50mph on this Elite.
I suggested that indeed the PCX can go a bit faster - but it is still not a good safe ride on our I-70 or I-68 - both of which are 70mph posted.
He said salesman had told him the PCX was highway capable**.
As I understand it these new version Elites were brought to the USA in 2010 - and only for that year. (his scoot was indeed stickered "2010")
He had no idea where it was made. (I subsequently learned: mainland China)

This is the first ELITE i have ever seen. Pretty, deep metallic red and nice looking seat.

** I'd be willing to bet that it was our local multi-brand dealer salesman who told him the PCX is a highway scooter. My LIKE200i was I-70 capable according to them, as well.

I wager that our two, distant, HONDA power-seller store salesmen would not tell customers that a PCX is for use on I-70. They would suggest the Forza or a SilverWing...or a motorcycle.




Stig

[Mr. Paul]

Good looking little scooter Stig. I believe 250 cc is the absolute minimum for highway riding. I wouldn't dare take my People 150 on the slab. It tops out at around 58 mph on flat ground wide open throttle. The PCX is probably just a little faster than that.

[Redk]

I felt at a disadvantage when on short hops over the local freeways on my 30yr old Helix.
Something for me to avoid, unless necessary.
redk

[MJR]

The last Elites I remember were from the early to mid eighties.