Scoot & Save : You Can With A Honda Scooter Or Commuter Bike!



Riding a scooter is fun, and can be a great way to save money on your motoring costs too. Honda scooters and commuter bikes are easy to ride and offer a practical and economical alternative to other forms of transport. These are some of our most frequently asked questions about the Honda scooter and commuter bike range. Please let us know if you require any other information.

 


Honda Scooter Facts and Figures
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Fuel Economy?
A small capacity scooter or motorcycle is probably one of the most fuel efficient modes of transport. As an example you can realistically expect to return in excess of 100 miles per gallon from a new Honda Lead 110 scooter. Of course, exact figures will vary dependent on how you ride, but you won't find many forms of transport to be cheaper to run!
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How Much Will I Save On Road Tax?

The road tax on an motorcycle or scooter with an engine size below 150cc (all of the bikes on this site!) is currently just £15 per year. Compare that with a car in the Government’s ‘Band D’ category which is currently £145 per year.

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What About The Congestion Charge?

Much has been written of late regarding the inner city congestion charge. The London scheme has been in operation since 2002 and currently motorcycles and scooters are EXEMPT from paying a charge to enter the citiy. In many citys, motorcycle parking is free too!

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How Much Will I Pay For Insurance ?

Again, exact figures will vary dependent on many factors including your age, location and driving experience, but with many insurance companies, small capacity motorcycles and scooters fall into the lowest insurance groups, meaning that your annual premium should be very modest compared to many other forms of transport.

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Tell Me About Servicing Costs

As well as being very economical to run, a new Honda scooter is a also inexpensive to maintain. The first service is due when the machine is 12 months old or when it has covered 2500 miles (whichever comes first). At current prices the first service cost is just £67.50+VAT (plus parts).

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What About Warranties?

All new Honda scooters and motorcycles benefit from a two years parts and labour warranty and also include AA membership for the same period.

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Re-Sale Values

With a reputation for quality and reliability that is second to none in the motorcycle industry, you can rest assured that when it comes time to part with your Honda you won’t be disappointed with its value. Unlike many poor quality ‘replicas’, looking after your Honda will pay dividends. Used Honda motorcycles and scooters are desirable and will quickly find a new home, and maintain a high residual value.

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