1985 Honda Aero 50

In 1985 Honda released a newly designed Aero 50 , improving upon the 83-84 model with an aerodynamic shape, built in storage and a stronger crankshaft. This model would carry through the end of the line in 1987, a short run for such a great machine.

For some reason the 85's have been really popular at Hyde Park Scooters, I have refurbished 4 of them in the classic red and black livery.

These models have a 2-bolt reed valve setup, slightly smaller than the 4-bolt unit of 86-87. However the smaller bore equates to higher velocity at lower RPM's , in other words strong acceleration from a standstill which will always bring a smile to your face!

I like to paint the wheels and suspension black on these models because the contrast looks so good compared to the silver OEM paint.

This particular scoot had only traveled 1259 miles since new in '85!

Check out the shine on that paint...

I kind of wish I had held on to this one, truly a time capsule machine...