The Honda SH is a scooter produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda. Its history in Europe goes back to 1984, when the first generation appeared as a 50 cc machine for young riders, and its later versions have been built at Honda Italia’s factory in Atessa, Italy.
Honda SH at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| First generation | 1984, 50 cc |
| Second generation | 1996, 50 and 100 cc two-stroke |
| Third generation | 2001, 125 and 150 cc four-stroke |
| Fourth generation | 2005, electronic fuel injection |
| 300 cc version | 2007 |
| Fifth generation | 2009, combined braking and integral discs |
| Second 300 generation | 2011, revised styling and chassis |
| Italian production from | second generation, Honda Italia, Atessa |
| Cooling | air at first, liquid from 2001 |
English Wikipedia has no article on the SH; this page is based on the Italian Wikipedia article alone.
History of the Honda SH
From 50 cc city scooter
In 1984 the first generation of the SH debuted as a 50 cc scooter for young riders, ideal for moving around the city, with a very simple, angular line, spoked wheels and drum brakes.
Second generation
In 1996 the second generation arrived with 50 and 100 cc two-stroke engines. Its lines became much softer and less angular, giving a more solid appearance, with a two-level seat, though the levels were only slightly differentiated. It introduced alloy wheels and a front disc brake, and from this generation production moved to Honda Italia’s Atessa factory.
Four-stroke generations
In 2001 the third generation came out in 125 and 150 cc four-stroke versions with a more profiled seat, a new and rounder livery, more integrated warning lights and a larger passenger grab handle; air cooling gave way to liquid cooling, which required a front air intake. In 2005 the fourth generation of SH 125/150 was presented with electronic fuel injection, new warning lights and a softer line with more side protection from the shield. The 300 cc version arrived in 2007, at the time the most powerful in the SH family.
Fifth generation
In 2009 the fifth generation of SH 125/150 was presented with a sharper, slimmer line, warning lights next to the radiator intake, a new V-shaped radiator and integral disc brakes with combined braking on all models. A second generation of the 300 cc version followed in 2011 with smoother styling, a revised frame and a new rear radial tyre.
Design and features
- Big-wheeled scooter: large wheels for stability on European roads.
- Liquid cooling: introduced with the 2001 four-stroke generation.
- Fuel injection: standard from the 2005 generation.
- Combined braking: with integral discs from 2009.
Honda SH versions
- SH 50 (1984): the first generation.
- SH 50 and 100 (1996): two-stroke second generation.
- SH 125 and 150 (2001): four-stroke third generation.
- SH 125/150 (2005): fuel injection.
- SH 300 (2007): the largest version.
- SH 125/150 (2009): fifth generation with combined braking.
The SH shares Honda’s European scooter range with the PCX and the Forza. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda SH, Italian Wikipedia: generations, engines, production site, equipment
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