The Honda NSS250 Forza, or Reflex in the United States, is a 249 cc Honda maxi-scooter. It continued as the NSS300 Forza between 2013 and 2021 with ABS and yearly updates, and in 2021 gained a new 350 cc engine shared with the SH 350.
Honda Forza at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | NSS250 Forza / Reflex |
| Production | 2001–2008 |
| Displacement | 249 cc |
| Engine | liquid-cooled single |
| Transmission | V-Matic automatic |
| ABS | optional, rare for scooters at the time |
| Predecessor | Honda Helix (CN250) |
| Sport versions | Reflex Sport and Sport ABS, 2004 |
| NSS300 Forza | 2013–2021 |
| 2021 update | 330 cc single shared with the SH 350 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the NSS250 Forza.
History of the Honda Forza
A mid-sized maxi-scooter
The Honda NSS250, marketed as the Honda Reflex in North America, was manufactured between 2001 and 2008. It was introduced as a mid-sized maxi-scooter for urban commuters and light touring riders, succeeding the earlier Honda Helix (CN250). It used a 249 cc liquid-cooled single with V-Matic automatic transmission, and early models offered optional anti-lock brakes, uncommon in scooters at the time.
Sport versions
In 2004 Honda added the Reflex Sport (NSS250S) and Reflex Sport ABS (NSS250SA). These had cosmetic changes such as a shorter windscreen, black wheels and a modified seat with a passenger backrest, but the same mechanical specification.
Later Forza
The model continued as the NSS300 Forza between 2013 and 2021 with ABS, receiving minor updates each year. In 2021 the Forza was updated with a new 350 cc single, now 330 cc, up from 279 cc, shared with the Honda SH 350.
Design and features
- 249 cc single: a liquid-cooled engine with automatic V-Matic drive.
- Optional ABS: unusual on scooters when the model was new.
- Reflex Sport: shorter screen, black wheels and a backrest.
- Long model line: from NSS250 to NSS300 and the 350.
Honda Forza versions
- NSS250 Forza / Reflex (2001–2008): the original maxi-scooter.
- Reflex Sport and Sport ABS (2004): cosmetic sports versions.
- NSS300 Forza (2013–2021): the larger follow-up.
- Forza 350 (2021): the 330 cc update.
The Forza succeeded the Honda Helix and shares its class with the Silver Wing and the SH. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda NSS250, English Wikipedia: production, engine, ABS, sport versions, later Forza
