Post by oldchopperguy on Jun 21, 2017 0:10:02 GMT -5
OK boyz n' gurlz...
Ever hear of the Honda "Scoopy"? Me neither... LOL! I was searching the web for some refs and came across this little gem.
The Honda Scoopy apparently is not sold in America. I don't have time to research it, but it seems to be around a 100cc size (possibly a 2-stroke). But it just LOOKS so "right". Those enamored with Vespas and all scoots that smack of spaghetti-sauce should wax euphoric over the cosmetics on this one.
Sweet proportions, bodywork, fenders, wheels, mudguard/headlight fascia... it's just plain NEAT! And SO "retro" for us old geezers and geezerettes...
This one has been custom-painted (along with painted whitewalls) but seems mostly stock. The rims look like 13-inchers and whitewalls are not commonly found for them. A few pix of these Scoopies show them with really AWFUL looking bicycle-type wheels, but the wheels on this custom are also shown on other stockers... possibly different model years, or engine sizes.
Anyway, I just wanted to post a pic of this obscure Honda variant for edification/reference for those wanting to see something "modern" that looks almost "1950's".
Some enterprising scooterista with more time and money than common sense should spirit one of these from the Philippines to the USA, stuff in a good fuel-injected 250/300 drive-train and add serious brakes and have an INCREDIBLE old-school ride with modern appointments... This thing is COOL! Oh, I suppose even with a 6hp motor it's STILL cool, but 25hp would be cooler... Yup... I just LOVE the look of it.
Enjoy!
Leo in Texas
Ever hear of the Honda "Scoopy"? Me neither... LOL! I was searching the web for some refs and came across this little gem.
The Honda Scoopy apparently is not sold in America. I don't have time to research it, but it seems to be around a 100cc size (possibly a 2-stroke). But it just LOOKS so "right". Those enamored with Vespas and all scoots that smack of spaghetti-sauce should wax euphoric over the cosmetics on this one.
Sweet proportions, bodywork, fenders, wheels, mudguard/headlight fascia... it's just plain NEAT! And SO "retro" for us old geezers and geezerettes...
This one has been custom-painted (along with painted whitewalls) but seems mostly stock. The rims look like 13-inchers and whitewalls are not commonly found for them. A few pix of these Scoopies show them with really AWFUL looking bicycle-type wheels, but the wheels on this custom are also shown on other stockers... possibly different model years, or engine sizes.
Anyway, I just wanted to post a pic of this obscure Honda variant for edification/reference for those wanting to see something "modern" that looks almost "1950's".
Some enterprising scooterista with more time and money than common sense should spirit one of these from the Philippines to the USA, stuff in a good fuel-injected 250/300 drive-train and add serious brakes and have an INCREDIBLE old-school ride with modern appointments... This thing is COOL! Oh, I suppose even with a 6hp motor it's STILL cool, but 25hp would be cooler... Yup... I just LOVE the look of it.
Enjoy!
Leo in Texas
