2000 Honda Elite 80

Pros: Good design with attentiuon to details.  Easy to obtain parts, service and information.  Good mileage.
Cons: I don't prefer automatic transmissions and clutches and electric starters.

I obtained and recycled a Honda Elite 80 for $125.  The scooter had 3300 mi on it, was crashed (cracked right fairing and broken mirror), and had been sitting for a number of years.I also had to get salvage title and registration ...

Pros: Low insurance, good in traffic, cheap price.
Cons: Low top end speed, a bit unstable during heavy wind.........but what bike isn't

I just got a low mile used Elite 80 2003. It had 140 miles on it. The owner didn't ride very much. After my intial ride (19 miles) I have this to say. Not bad.....could be better. I enjoyed the easy handling and the ability to weave in and out of ...

Pros: Cheap, economical,...sleek, chic..affordable
Cons: Safety with all those road hoggers out there

If you want to talk about gas economy, this is the vehicle you want to purchase. I can vividly remember the fun memories of the one I had. I think these scooters would make great means of transportation for crowded cities such as New York and the Bay...

Pros: Affordable, incredible gas mileage, fun, comfortable, reliable.
Cons: Plastic-y, dated styling.

I owned a 2001 Honda Elite 80 for a couple years and loved it. Fast enough for anything besides highways; I typically got mine in the high 40's, occasionally 50mph and got consistently 99mpg. Carrying a passenger was possible but did slow it down a ...

Pros: Great Gas Mileage,Quiet Motor,Ease of Driving.
Cons: Very,Very Selective Highway Driving. Plastic,breaks very fast.

I just recently bought a new Honda Elite,it is simple to drive,good looking,and outstanding on gas.The seat is long
enough for two,also soft and comfortable.The engine is quiet
so if you like to ride at night,you will not keep anybody
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Pros: Lots of power, very reliable, excellent gas mileage, fast, mine goes 50.
Cons: Doesn't take off too fast

My scooter carries, 360 pounds up a 35 degree hill @ 20 mph no problem! You can ride it all year long, even when it's cold out. At night its very fun, the speedometer lights up and looks brilliant. This model has been the same for a very long time and...

Pros: The quiet hum of the gentle engine
Cons: My handling was a little off, but that was no problem

Do you feel like you're caged in? Do you want to break free of the loose ends that bind you? The Honda Elite 80 is the one to break limits and set records. This little puppy is suprisingly quiet for gentle, special rides. It soooo fun. I didn't want to...

Pros: easy on gas, cheaper to maintain than cars
Cons: careful changing lane on busy street, heavy, about 200 lb.

I got an used Honda Elite 80, 1987 model to be exact. I done my research before putting down the bucks.
Compare with other Scooter out there, Honda Elite appeal to me due to the following reasons:

1. Honda 80cc is one of the most...

Pros: reliable
Cons: it ain't no rocket

A little over a year ago my brain decided i would own a scooter. I had never ridden anything with 2 wheels other then a bicycle, I had only ridden on the back of a motorcycle about 4 times in my life. I started saving, took out a small loan and a few...

Pros: Mechanical excellence and fit and finish.
Cons: Flimsy body panels.

I bought this from a fellow who bought it new in February 2008 and rode it 56 miles before deciding it wasn't for him. I doubled the mileage in the first day I had it and was still riding it on his gas! I knew nothing about scooters, but decided that a ...

Pros: RIDE HANDLING LOOKS.MILEAGE.NO MAINTAINANCE.
Cons: NONE.

AFTER OWNING MANY BIKES AND SCOOTERS OVER THE YEARS.MY PURCHASE OFF THE HONDA SHOWROOM FLOOR OF A 2001 ELITE 2 SUMMERS AGO FOR $1900 BUCKS WAS A STEAL.I HAVE ONLY PUT 447 MILES ON IT.BUT I MUST SAY THEY HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT SHEER PLEASURE.AND YES I DO RIDE IT ON THE EXPRESSWAY.I KEEP UP WITH HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC WITH NO PROBLEM.IT HANDLES GREAT.AND RUNS SMOOTH AS SILK.THE MILEAGE I GET IS SUPER.I USE HIGH OCTANE FUEL 93 GRADE.IT IS THE BEST SCOOTER I EVER OWNED.I AM GIVING IT TO MY GIRL.I AM BUYING A SUZUKI BURGMAN FOR MYSELF.WHICH I TEST DROVE AND FELL IN LOVE WITH.THOSE OUT THERE WHO ARE PURCHASING A SCOOTER FOR THE FIRST TIME.GO BUY A HONDA ELITE.YOU WILL BE GLAD U DID.AND IT HOLDS 2 RIDERS WITH EASE.

Pros: Honda engineering, lockable steering, spacious storage, helmet hook, cargo basket, 102 mpg, and vehicle weight.
Cons: No complaints, but cons depend on what you want and need out of a scooter.

Five months ago I inquired about scooters at a Honda cycle dealership. Within an hour I had bought a 1998 Elite CH80 w/ 4K and the rest has been exciting personal history. The features are worth the cost of the unit. I have gone to 45 mph top speed and heeded the wisdom of knowledgeable friends to burn premium 93 octane with fuel stabilizer mixed in.
One good thing leads to another. A month ago I bought a 1985 Elite CH250 on eBay and received it nine days ago. The CH80 ought to sell soon and I am thankful I tried a smaller size machine, before buying up to the power and weight of the CH250.
Scooter riding takes practice, caution, and concentration. I'm 65 and glad I didn't put off this dream of from my teen years any longer!

Pros: More oomph than 4-cycle 50cc scooters; extreme reliability; excellent economy; proven design; easy-to-get parts availability
Cons: Dated appearance to some; speed limited to urban streets; high cost new; pricey Honda parts

This scooter has been around for more than 20 years now, little changed. The bad part of that is, maybe the styling isn't for you (but some of us love it.) The good part is, this thing has long had all of its 'bugs' worked out. And Honda started with one of their typically reliable designs.

If you want reliable transportation, at around 80 mpg, over low speed routes to work or school, this machine is unbeatable. If you buy a slightly used one like I did you can have Japanese reliability at the cost of a new but far more 'fiddly' Mainland Chinese clone.

No, the Elite 80 will not do Interstates, and I'd recommend staying off any road posted above 45 MPH. And if you're real heavy (>220 lbs) or plan to carry a passenger, I'd stick to 35 MPH roads! But remember, like the plastic body parts some reviewers don't like, these are the compromises Honda made to get the terrific fuel mileage! There are other scooters - from Honda and others - with more speed and carrying capacity - but at the cost of more gas.

Pros: inexpensive, reliable, reliable, reliable
Cons: less stylish than some of the other mopeds on the market right now--

love it! I had this same bike in high school (1987), and it was rode hard and yet it never gave out on me. So, it's no wonder I chose another honda 80 elite when looking for a new moped. Guess what peoples, this bike has not changed at all from 1986! I mean everything is the same and that's all good.

Pros: See above comments.
Cons: See above comments.

I got my CH-80 in 2000, and have since put 11,000 miles on it, commuting and zipping around SW Connecticut. It's OK in the looks dept; is good on gas; is terrific for carrying things and getting through local traffic; is easy to park and store, and is light so you can move it easily while it's static, or tipped over. it's also quick out of a light, and keeps up well with local traffic.

BUT - maintenance has been AWFUL. I spent $2000 on it new, and have since paid about $2500 in fixing problems. These include: fuel line issues, disintegrating chain drives, brake line issues, carburetor problems, muffler problems. And i keep the thing in a garage, under a tarp. The most annyoing issue would be the carb problem, as no matter how many times the air filter is clamped on, it continually falls back off, resulting in a LOUD scooter.
Also, it slows to a 15-20mph crawl on even slight hills, which is quite annoying, both to me and the drivers behind me.