SH has practically no storage and IMHO is cramped and uncomfortable. Do they come with a screen now? they old ones didn't. Go like stink though. The Forza might be slightly more comfortable, though I read that its not the biggest scoot either, and the screen is way too short.

Got a SH300 with 46K on it and I love it. I agree its small but it suits my frame. Top box and screen a necessity for me. Easy to upgraded seat to suit me. A bit wide with panniers on so I put stuff on seat when touring.
Test rode the Forza out of curiosity and nearly got blown off by windblast from its short standard screen, Honda do a optional taller one. Performance broadly similar to SH. As has been said its heavier than SH but still easy to manoeuvre and has a longer wheelbase. Would probably be better if you regularly carry a pillion.

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phantom309 wrote:what a surprise marks after another scoot already....lmao. the forza is great an you don't notice the weight as it's well placed , in my case on the seat .....but you have had the sh300 before at least twice i think so obviously like that one ? for me i like plenty of stoage to stuff things when you go out ..rather than having to use bags / rucksacks. and i prefer legs forward , which keep my knee's happier ...

Not actually said I'm changing again (yet ) andy, I just thought it strange someone as big as honda is doing a re-intro on the sh300 so it will have two 300's and a 600 in its line up.

Think the answer is the downturn in Europe, and at a time Honda have got all their 3rd world factories coming on stream,the UK is fast becoming a bigger market,just need a forward thinking Honda importer to source the best bikes at the right price.

the seed is already planted , you will.... your worse than me for changing ....at least i'm only one a year .

horobags wrote:I just thought it strange someone as big as honda is doing a re-intro on the sh300

I believe its only a re-intro for the UK, it remained on sale elsewhere.

SH300 is too ugly for me and not enough weather protection. Probably great for a urban commute.

IMO both are wildly outclassed by the SYMs, the Joymax 200 is better than the SH and the Joymax 300 comfortably outclasses the Forza - both in every possible way.

However - forced between the Forza and the SH I'd get the SH - lighter and more fun, easier to push around, better weather protection and you just need soft panniers and a bigger topbox/rucksack for the bigger shopping trips.

had a go on a 300 forza yesterday, very comfy, smooth, and quick compared to the 125.

mottza wrote:SH300 is too ugly for me and not enough weather protection. Probably great for a urban commute.

Don't really agree with you - my 300i is fitted with the OEM screen and I can assure you that weather protection is excellent - as regards looks that depends on the individual - would I change it for a Forza - I doubt it - I much prefer the slim profile and the bigger wheels on the sh300i - it's fast off the line and has a decent top speed - I concur that the Forza has more storage however my sh300i is fitted with Hondas 35 litre topbox which easily accommodates my lid and various other bits and bobs