When did the first Honda Gyro come out?
The Gyro was sold in America from 1984 – 1986 and in Canada for just 1984. Over these three years, Honda sold two different members of the Gyro family to Americans. The first Gyro was named simply that, while the second Gyro sold ’85 – ’86 was badged the Gyro S.
Is the Honda Gyro’s a motor scooter?
The Gyro S did have slightly higher power specs, so Honda likely made a few tweaks. For the most part, the TB08E was a unique engine that wasn’t used in scooters other than the Gyro and thus isn’t very supported by the aftermarket scene.
When did the Honda Gyro nn50 come out?
Over these three years, Honda sold two different members of the Gyro family to Americans. The first Gyro was named simply that, while the second Gyro sold ’85 – ’86 was badged the Gyro S. It was the NN50 version (called the ‘Just’ in Japan) that arrived in North America for 1984 as simply the Gyro (pictured in blue with optional basket).
When did the Honda Gyro Canopy go out of production?
These vehicles were all powered by a 49 cc two-stroke engine up until March 2008 when the two-stroke engines of Gyro X and Gyro Canopy were changed to four-stroke engines and the production of Gyro Up was discontinued. This first Gyro was introduced in October 1982.
What was the name of the 1985 Honda Gyro?
For 1985 Honda USA kept the Gyro name but switched the actual model to the exposed frame TG50 (shown left), which was sold under the ‘Road Fox’ name in Japan. For the USA market this scooter received a few minor tweaks and it was named the ‘Gyro S’.
The Gyro S did have slightly higher power specs, so Honda likely made a few tweaks. For the most part, the TB08E was a unique engine that wasn’t used in scooters other than the Gyro and thus isn’t very supported by the aftermarket scene.
Over these three years, Honda sold two different members of the Gyro family to Americans. The first Gyro was named simply that, while the second Gyro sold ’85 – ’86 was badged the Gyro S. It was the NN50 version (called the ‘Just’ in Japan) that arrived in North America for 1984 as simply the Gyro (pictured in blue with optional basket).
What’s the parking lock on a Honda Gyro?
The Gyro featured a ‘one touch parking lock mechanism’ to lock the scooter while parked. This lever locked the tilt in one of five positions and it also locked the rear wheels. Accordingly, Honda felt no need to equip this scooter with a centerstand or sidestand.