2000 Honda Forza (BA-MF06) 250cc Scooter Review, Price, Specs and Photos
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| 2000 Honda Forza photo. Model: BA-MF06. Color: Silver Metallic. |
Honda Forza is a big, luxurious scooter equipped with a water-cooled, 4-stroke, 250cc engine that is tenacious and quiet in a sporty and elegant body. It was released on March 18th 2000.
This Forsa was developed with the keyword “new stylish sports” and was exhibited as a reference at the 33rd Tokyo Motor Show last year, and was well received mainly by the younger generation.
The styling is full of dynamism and sportiness, such as adopting left and right independent dual headlights that produce a characteristic front mask and unifying with a sharp body line from the front to the rear, making it comfortable and comfortable to drive. It has a body shape with excellent aerodynamic characteristics that you can enjoy.
The Honda Forza is equipped with a water-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder engine that has excellent tenacity and quietness and is easy to handle in a wide range of revolutions, achieving a smooth and powerful driving taste from urban areas to high-speed driving.
In addition, as an exhaust gas purification system, an exhaust air injection system (secondary air injection device) that is effective in reducing HC (hydrocarbon) and CO (carbon monoxide) is adopted.
In terms of equipment, front and rear wheel interlocking brakes (combination brakes) that enhance the sense of security and are highly convenient, and large-diameter 13-inch wheels that contribute to improved driving stability are adopted on the front. In addition, it is equipped with a full range of equipment such as a front inner box and a luggage box under the seat that take utility into consideration, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from commuting to leisure and touring.
2000 Honda Forza Price
Sales plan (Japan domestic/annual) : 5,000 units
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Japan : 539,000 yen. (Example of suggested retail price in the region: Hokkaido is 15,000 yen higher, Okinawa is 9,000 yen higher, and some other regions are excluded.)
Main features of Honda Forza
Stylish form reminiscent of a super sports model
From the front to the rear, the styling is organized with a sharp and dynamic body line, a multi-reflector type left and right independent dual headlights that produce a unique front mask, and a quadruple type that tightens the rear view. The adoption of tails, turn signal lamps, etc. makes it unique and reminiscent of a super sports model.
Water-cooled 4-stroke engine that achieves both high output and environmental performance
The engine is mounted on the 250cc scooter “Foresight”, and is based on the water-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder engine, which has a reputation for smooth and powerful output characteristics from low/medium rotation range to high rotation range, and the intake port of the cylinder head. By optimizing the throttle of the engine, the maximum output has been improved by 1kW compared to the “Foresight”, making it even more powerful. In addition, as an exhaust gas purification system, it complies with domestic emission regulations by adopting an exhaust air injection system (secondary air injection device) that is effective in reducing HC (hydrocarbon) and CO (carbon monoxide). I’m letting you.
Full suspension suitable for a sporty scooter
The wheels have a large diameter of 13 inches on the front to achieve high running stability. The suspension is equipped with two spring and damper units on the rear, and adopts a mechanism that can adjust the load in seven stages according to two-seater and various driving conditions. The brake adopts a front/rear wheel interlocking brake system (combination brake), and demonstrates excellent controllability and braking force with simple operation.
Other enhanced equipments of Honda Forza
- Main switch with shutter that is effective in deterring theft
- The first tachometer in the light two-wheeled scooter class
- Double seat equipped with excellent foot comfort (seat height: 720mm) and adjustable backrest (adjustable within a range of 50mm front and rear) that expands the freedom of riding position
- Large parking brake lever for easy smooth operation
- Front inner box with key of 7L capacity
- Luggage box under the seat (capacity: 33L, with luggage lamp) that is convenient for storing helmets, etc.
- A convenient accessory case for storing high-speed tickets is installed on the left side of the steering wheel
Coloring
Three colors are available: Force Silver Metallic, Pearl Seashell White, and Candy Glory Red.
* Origin of the name: FORZA means “strength” and “energy” in Italian. It expresses a strong and sporty appearance and running.
Honda Forza Main specifications
| Common name | Forza | |
| Vehicle name/model | Honda BA-MF06 | |
| Overall length x Width x Height (m) | 2.210 x 0.760 x 1.360 | |
| Wheelbase (m) | 1.545 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.130 | |
| Seat height (m) | 0.720 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 172 | |
| Dry weight (kg) | 159 | |
| Riding capacity (persons) | 2 | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 2.5 | |
| Engine model | MF04E (water-cooled, 4-stroke OHC, single cylinder) | |
| Total displacement (cm3) | 249 | |
| Inner diameter x stroke (mm) | 72.7 x 60.0 | |
| compression ratio | 10.5 | |
| Maximum output (kW [PS]/rpm) | 16 [22]/7,000 | |
| Maximum torque (N ・ m [kg ・ m]/rpm) | 24 [2.4]/5,500 | |
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) | 41.0 (60km/h constant-land driving test value) | |
| Carburetor model | VE3B | |
| Starting method | Self-type | |
| Ignition method | Full transistor battery ignition | |
| Lubrication method | Pumping splash combination type | |
| Lubricating oil capacity (L) | 1.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 12 | |
| Clutch type | Dry type multi-plate shoe type | |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable transmission | |
| Gear ratio | 1 speed | 2.250 ～ 0.830 |
| Reduction ratio (1st/2nd) | 2.714/2.533 | |
| Caster (degree)/Trail (mm) | 27 ° 30´/95 | |
| Tire size | Front | 110/90-13M/C 55P (tubeless) |
| Rear | 130/70-12 56L (tubeless) | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear | Hydraulic disc | |
| Suspension method | Previous | Telescopic method |
| Rear | Unit swing type | |
| Frame format | Backbone | |