Is there an online service manual for Honda CHF50 Metropolitan?
The Online Cyclepedia Service Manual for the Honda Metropolitan is also very high-tech and economical. The easy to use navigation and quality digital photos will help you keep your Honda CHF50 well maintained and running well. This manual covers 2002 – 2009 Honda CHF50 Metropolitan and CHF50P Metropolitan II scooters.
When did the Honda CHF50 motor scooter come out?
With Vespa’s return in 1999, the Japanese could no longer offer 15 year old designs, so they set about bringing in a new generation of products to compete, such as the CHF50. Perhaps this is true, but the collapse of the scooter market in the late 80’s did create an environment that was very unappealing to introduce scooters into during the 90’s.
What’s the difference between a Honda Metropolitan and NCH50?
Compared to the second generation (NCH50) Metropolitan, the original Met is a higher end machine. While lacking the fuel injection of the NCH50, the CHF50 Met boasts a high end aluminum frame (vs. a steel tube frame), liquid cooling and more underseat storage thanks to the fuel tank located in the floor.
When did the first Honda Metropolitan come out?
The first generation (model code CHF50) was sold from 2002 to 2009 in North America and is the focus of this article. This scooter was badged the Metropolitan in the USA and Jazz in Canada. For 2013, Honda introduced an entirely different second generation (model code NCH50) which has been discussed separately.
With Vespa’s return in 1999, the Japanese could no longer offer 15 year old designs, so they set about bringing in a new generation of products to compete, such as the CHF50. Perhaps this is true, but the collapse of the scooter market in the late 80’s did create an environment that was very unappealing to introduce scooters into during the 90’s.
The first generation (model code CHF50) was sold from 2002 to 2009 in North America and is the focus of this article. This scooter was badged the Metropolitan in the USA and Jazz in Canada. For 2013, Honda introduced an entirely different second generation (model code NCH50) which has been discussed separately.
Compared to the second generation (NCH50) Metropolitan, the original Met is a higher end machine. While lacking the fuel injection of the NCH50, the CHF50 Met boasts a high end aluminum frame (vs. a steel tube frame), liquid cooling and more underseat storage thanks to the fuel tank located in the floor.
Is the Honda Metropolitan a good motor scooter?
Early in its run, the Metropolitan was the technological leader, but scooters like Yamaha’s updated 4-stroke Vino have bettered by offering fuel injection and 3 valves. Still, the GET2 engine used the Metropolitan is a solid design post-2006 when the crankshaft bearing failure issue was addressed.
Is the Honda Metropolitan a four stroke scooter?
The Honda Metropolitan 50cc four-stroke scooter is a cool little bike with some high tech features. The alternator doubles as a brush-less starter motor. The water pump is magnetically driven. The Metropolitan is economical and gets over 100 mpg.
When did the Honda CHF50 Metropolitan scooter come out?
This manual covers 2002 – 2009 Honda CHF50 Metropolitan and CHF50P Metropolitan II scooters. The manual is based on a US market Honda CHF50 Metropolitan, but it may also be helpful for servicing the following models: Honda CHF50 Jazz, Honda CHF50 Scoopy, and Honda CHF50 Crea Scoopy.