forza review - mcn

[MrGrumpy]

The Forza is in the same 'class' as a Citycom. It's a 300cc Scoot that's capable, but not suitable for sustained 70+mph distances.

Exactly. If you want to go touring buy a Burger, but if you've got an urban commute with a fast bit of dual carriageway, then a 250/300 scoot makes more sense. There again, even a short blast at 70 in the winter without a decent screen will be damned cold...

[horobags]

Shouldnt honda have called it a threeza instead of a forza.

[tallpaul]

I've just read the writeup on the forza in scootering magazine, & I'm liking it, has the sh300 engine got the compact cooling system attached to it? I've seen a few of the original forzas in Spain, the local rozzas have them.

[gn2]

has the sh300 engine got the compact cooling system attached to it?

If by that you mean the radiator mounting position of the PCX then no, only the PCX has that.
The Forza engine is a modified SH engine, I believe a key difference is the use of roller rockers.
Potentially this could mean longer intervals between valve clearance checks.

[tallpaul]

My apologies Mr G, I'd recalled looking at a article in twist & go a while back....on a sh125...

[MrGrumpy]

Haven't some posts gone missing from this thread????

[MrGrumpy]

There's now a review of the Forza on the cyberscooter site...

http://www.cyberscooter.it/modelli/hond ... a300_1.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Rather like Scooter station, they do seem to like it - comfortable, good to ride, enough performance. However, they find the small screen totally unacceptable.
Still, makes more money for Givi.....

[gn2]

However, they find the small screen totally unacceptable.

That's a bit of an exaggeration.
They recommend changing it for extended higher speed use.
For many (most?) people the standard screen will be just fine.

[MrGrumpy]

I doubt it!!! Not people who want to ride it at more than 30mph in the winter anyway!

[gn2]

You can doubt it all you like.
Plenty people ride above 30mph in winter with no screen at all.