Honda Helix 250 (1997)
by Gaile
(Cookeville, TN)
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This Honda Helix scooter review details one rider's experience with a scooter vs. a motorcycle... Gaile says... I got my motorcycle license at the ripe old age of 42 after taking a motorcycle safety class.
I had always ridden behind my husband on his motorcycle, but decided I wanted to ride on my own. My husband bought me a 250 motorcycle, but was always concerned about me shifting gears and taking off, since I had to deal with a clutch and can't even drive a car that has to have the gears shifted.
His dad had a 1997 Honda Helix scooter that he decided to sell. My husband all but insisted that we buy it and sell my motorcycle. At first, I thought this would ruin my "biker image", but soon I fell in love with the scooter.
I have had it about 7 1/2 years (yes, I'm now 50) and wouldn't trade it for anything. I have kept the scooter well maintained and have never had anything done to it that wasn't just part of regular maintenance.
It is great for driving in town and secondary roads. I would not recommend it for freeway driving. It will run steadily at 60 to 65 MPH without hesitation, but gets blown around (because of its light weight) by large trucks on the highway.
I have considered buying a larger scooter, but I really can't think of any reason why I need one any bigger than my Honda Helix scooter.
Hope you enjoyed this Honda Helix scooter review!
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