Honda SH mode

Overview:

The Japanese motorcycle maker – Honda have reached a pinnacle of automobile excellence. This brand has been able to create a strong hold in all Asian markets with its awe—inspiring, technologically advanced and reasonably priced products. In the Vietnam scooter market, Honda is the leading competitor, with its highly admires scooter range. And one scooter that leads the 125cc scooter segment and tops the chart every year is – SH Mode. Honda recently introduced the next generation of its ultimate scooter in May 2015. The new SH Mode sported a more glamours and modern avatar, maintaining highly appreciated technology and comfort factor. The new SH Mode is a smart scooter in every sense, which offers a unique combination of premium and chic on-trend style, easy and secure use, and low running costs. Honda has adopted the SH's 125cc Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke engine, but re-tuned it to provide maximum power output and better fuel-efficiency. The engine is integrated with Engine Enhanced Smart Power (ESP) and electronic fuel injection which increases fuel-economy and reduces carbon emissions. Furthermore, the scooter also sports combined brake system and a side stand switch, which ensures maximum safety of the scooter.

Pros:

• Re-tuned engine, integrated with Engine Enhanced Smart Power (ESP) and electronic fuel injection to deliver maximum optimization of power and superb fuel-economy.
• New glamours avatar accentuates its on-road appeal and suits the fashion-conscious young rider
• Combined braking system offers effortless braking and side stand switch prevents hazards.
• Automatic idling stop systems, which automatically shuts down the engine when the scooter is at standstill

Cons:

• Storage space under the saddle is inadequate and can only store one helmet.
• Lack of convenient features like mobile charging point and external fuel inlet

Design

Honda design engineers have bestowed the new SH Mode with a compact, round shaped the crisp silhouette, which gives the bike an elegant look in the road. SH Mode features a two-tone color scheme, which creates a light texture pattern on the body. To enhance its front, SH Mode is equipped with a distinctive face, with round headlight, with chrome rings and luminous v-shaped turn signals with blue-tinged running light, which creates a refined character and provide high visibility. The scooter also gets a simple and easy to read analog instrument console which displays information and also increase its style quotient. In the rear, the scooter gets modern looking tail lamps, attached via chrome mount, along with chrome grab grills and large die-cast aluminum rack, which make the scooter look stylish, coming or going. To further accentuate its classic, contemporary styling, Honda SH Mode comes in four fashionable color schemes, each turning heads on the road.

Measurements

Engine, Economy & Performance

To complement its unique design aesthetics, Honda has equipped the SH Mode with a leading engine, that put all other 125cc scooters to shame. SH Mode draws power from a 124.9cc 4-stroke, single -cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with PGM-FI, electronic fuel injection system. The engine delivers a maximum power of 11.2HP at 8500rpm along with the peak torque of 11.7NM at 7500 rpm. Honda has adopted the SH125i engine and re-tuned it to produce a well-balanced and easy-to-use power delivery – with flat, linear torque from zero rpm. The scooter features an ESP( Enhanced Smart Power) technology to minimize fuel consumption and maximize output, by reducing friction. Standing true the crucial factors like ultimate wallet-friendly fuel efficiency and minimal environmental impact, that affect any buy in Vietnam, the SH Mode delivers best in class fuel-efficiency of 50Kmpl. Furthermore, SH Mode is also equipped with automatic idling stop systems, which automatically shuts down the engine when the scooter is at a standstill, which further contributes to fuel-economy.

Engine Comparison

Handling

For a daily commuter, superb handling and utmost comfort are a must. And Honda does not disappoint in this characteristic. For a relaxed ergonomics, Honda has equipped SH Mode an upright dual-straight seat which offers a desirable riding position and comfort while riding. Also, Honda has bestowed the new SH Mode with a low saddle height of 765mm, which is very suitable for short height riders. The well-placed footrests and a flat floor and wide leg space provide a more comfortable position to the rider. SH Mode is based on a lightweight and slim chassis, which bestows nimble handling and low weight of 116kg, allowing the rider to effortlessly zip across the town. Honda has paid special attention to the shape of the inner leg shield relative to the rider’s kneecap when getting on; the width at the front of the floor has also been expanded creating a virtually flat environment for maximum freedom. The scooter also gets large diameter wheels, 16” in the front and 14” in the rear which offers excellent stability, smooth turning, and balance.

Safety, Braking, and Miscellaneous

Known for the continuous up gradation of technology to caters every buyer's need, Honda has not neglected a crucial concern i.e. safety. To ensure absolute safety, Honda has integrated the SH Mode with 220mm hydraulic disc brake in the front and 130mm drum brakes in the rear which provides sufficient initial bite, stopping the scooter in an instance. Furthermore, the scooter is equipped with combined brake system which distributes braking force between the front wheel and rare wheel, which makes braking easy for both new and experienced riders. Along with this braking, the scooter also gets telescopic, hydraulic shock absorber in the front and cylindrical springs, hydraulic dampers suspension in the rear, which contribute to greater stability, absorbs bumps and low friction. Also, the scooter gets a side stand switch, which automatically shuts down the engine when the side stand is lowered. This prevents the chances of any hazards.

Verdict:

This economically priced scooter is loaded with an array of features which makes SH Mode an ideal city scooter. Compact size makes its practical on narrow city roads, and wide wheels, suit all kind of terrains. Coupled with significant power output, and CBS, SH Mode is a complete value for money product.