HONDA HELIX (CN250) - OWNER REVIEWS
SUBMIT REVIEW
Milage: +30,000 Miles
Likes: Fits us short guys great, easy to handle
Dislikes: Not made anymore
Review: “Best ride on the road. It’s a shame it’s not made any longer.”
1986 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 10,000 - 20,000 Miles
Likes: Love it
Dislikes: None
Review: “Fun to drive
Odd design catches people's eye
Comfortable
Great gas mileage
Parts easy access and availability”
1987 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 10,000 - 20,000 Miles
Likes: Trunk room, Ride, Comfort, Reliability
Dislikes: Small wheels
Review: “This was bought to be cheap, reliable transportation and its been a roaring success. It always starts, never smokes and never leaks. I replaced the original steel wheels with later model aluminum wheels and it rides amazingly better at highway speeds now. It’s a great bike.”
1993 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 20,000 - 30,000 Miles
Likes: Everything
Dislikes: None
Review: “THE BEST SCOOTER I EVER OWNED!!”
1993 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 10,000 - 20,000 Miles
Likes: Fuel economy, Comfort, Large trunk
Dislikes: Needs a back rest, Foot operated rear brake, No under seat storage
Review: “I fell in love with scooters after riding a 50cc 2 stroke Chinese model for a while. My commute however, requires something with more speed; so I looked around and found the Helix. I love the comfortable upright seating position and the large wind screen. The mileage is great as well. I average 68.5 mpg on a hilly and winding commute. The best I ever did on my 600cc motorcycle was 38mpg.
It's not perfect. There is no under seat storage as in newer bikes. Though, the built in trunk is large and a top case can be mounted with a luggage rack. The seat is cushy, but I find myself leaning backward a lot, stressing my back. There are backrests available to solve that problem too. The foot operated rear brake is not something I like on a scooter. It takes up foot space when it could easily be up on the left bar like most modern scooters.
Brakes are adequate. Stability is good by scooter standards. It's no Goldwing, but interstate travel is at least possible. The engine purrs along and doesn't complain much. Acceleration is great for a 250. Parts are available through Honda and aftermarket sources. CF Moto has been building a clone on Honda tooling, so there are lots of parts out there that fit. I do not regret the purchase one bit.”
1995 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 5000 - 10,000 Miles
Likes: -
Dislikes: -
Review: ”I’m 6'1" and 290 pounds. I've been riding for 40 years on many different scooters and motorcycles. I just love to ride the Helix. It is so comfortable. I can stretch out and I tell everyone that it is just like riding on my favorite recliner!
It would be perfect if the front end and windshield were more aerodynamic - but Craig Vetter has been working on and solving that problem in recent years. And that is the only nit I have to pick with what I consider an otherwise nearly perfect scooter.”
2007 HONDA HELIX
Milage: 1000 - 5000 Miles
Likes: Everything
Dislikes: None
Review: ”I have owned my Helix for four or five years now, and have enjoyed every moment. To the best of my knowledge the 2007 was the last year for the Helix, though I don't why.
Having owned various motorcycles previously I wondered about the power of a 250cc engine. After only a short test ride I was convinced this was no concern. Not only does the Helix have sufficient power but also a remarkable transmission. The take offs from a dead stop are just so smooth and you are up to speed in no time. How they do that is beyond me. Also why they discontinued making them is also a puzzle. The small amount of routine work I have done on the scooter has been very simple. A testament to Honda engineering. No one does it better.
I always wear a ball cap while riding my Helix and with the windshield have had little concern of it blowing off - albeit a helmet would certainly be better. Comfort and stability are excellent. This is a scooter that any man or woman could drive and enjoy. The Helix has been produced for many years with few changes through those years. I would not hesitate to purchase an older clean Helix if money were an issue. Every aspect of the Helix scooter is just so straight forward and uncomplicated you can't help but have a good time.”
SUBMIT REVIEW
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