Here in the Netherlands we used to have the solex, it was a bike with a little engin on top of the front wheel. Kind of similar but I like this a lot more as center of gravity is lower and not over the front wheel. This will guarantee a lot more stable ride.
It should ride nicely, you can expect a top speed around 28 - 30 km/h. (The Velo Solex of similar output and with same roller transmission does around 28 km/h too).
@@cyclerefineryThere are some countries where this vehicle would have a favoured legal status such as a lower minimum age to ride it. It was never officially imported to the UK where it would have exactly the same legal status as a similar vehicle with a 50cc engine.
Hello there, I am from Costa Rica and I have one of those in restoring process, have been difficult to find some parts. Do you know where I can find some parts for it?
Hey, I’m currently living in Japan. I just purchased a near mint People from a collector here. Very rare. It was made in 1984 for a single year thats it.
@@cyclerefinery I’ve been trying to speak to the local Honda dealer here. Tracking down as much info as possible. Maybe I’ll make my first post and show everyone the bike later.
Hello I am from Vietnam and i have one of those in restoring process. Have been difficulty to find some parts Do you know where I can find some parts por it.?
Honda is awesome.theres nothing they Wont attempt and pull it off better than anyone.im sure it'll last 1000 years also.earth will be blown up and these things will start up and ride first try !
Of course it can. At least you can get very close. Check out the motorized bicycle community. I'm sure you'll need to learn to weld though to pull off the part where you can disengage the engine from the wheel. Friction drives still exist, you can buy them brand new.
friction drives the killer... if they had done it with a gear on the crank maybe, but friction drive? nah. bad memories of wet roads, slipping engines and generally being useless up-hill on a cold wet morning. and at that point the extra complexity of needing reduction ratios and other things, simply no profit to even consider making... in that regard the "sachs" engine/wheels were good. and they were NOT cheap! i would love to have a little tuned pipe on it...
Dear Honda. Please bring these back
Unfortunately the 2 cycle engine pollutes too much!
Nice bike
В Россию! )))
Super. Love these mopeds. It would be great to see these make a comeback.
I love 2 strokes and friction drives . What a gem that is .
That is a very sweet bit of history, thank you
Thanks, we were excited to find this one in a store window in Japan. The owner seemed surprised we were even interested in it!
That bike is just SO COOL!👍👍
Here in the Netherlands we used to have the solex, it was a bike with a little engin on top of the front wheel. Kind of similar but I like this a lot more as center of gravity is lower and not over the front wheel. This will guarantee a lot more stable ride.
Cool for a around town bike😮
Lovely little machine you'd think they'd bring these back
As someone who both cycles and rides a motorcyle regularly, that is a thing of beauty. So curius how it rides
It should ride nicely, you can expect a top speed around 28 - 30 km/h. (The Velo Solex of similar output and with same roller transmission does around 28 km/h too).
Your worlds are about to collide! Check out the motorized bicycle community its a whole thing!
It definitely won't set your hair on fire, but it will give you a nice assist if you're tired of peddling! On level ground, I'd estimate 15-18 MPH.
@@cyclerefineryThere are some countries where this vehicle would have a favoured legal status such as a lower minimum age to ride it. It was never officially imported to the UK where it would have exactly the same legal status as a similar vehicle with a 50cc engine.
I don't think I have ever seen or heard of that model before ! Thank You for putting that video out .
Thanks for watching!
Quite unique. Like a motorcycle with all the lights. Closest I came was the Honda Hobbit. Got a DWI so I rode the Hobbit. It was a blast but slow.
Love the Hobbit! Hard to find now.
This is a fantastic specimen 🎉
Hello there,
I am from Costa Rica and I have one of those in restoring process, have been difficult to find some parts.
Do you know where I can find some parts for it?
This is beautiful
The red lever bicycle mode is for coming home late and trying to sneak in without being noticed!
Hey,
I’m currently living in Japan.
I just purchased a near mint People from a collector here. Very rare.
It was made in 1984 for a single year thats it.
Awesome! I'd love to know how many are still in service. Such cool little bikes! Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@cyclerefinery I’ve been trying to speak to the local Honda dealer here. Tracking down as much info as possible.
Maybe I’ll make my first post and show everyone the bike later.
That is something else!
Imagine Honda selling these new for $500 today.
Hello
I am from Vietnam and i have one of those in restoring process. Have been difficulty to find some parts
Do you know where I can find some parts por it.?
Please Honda bring this back
So beautiful in so many ways
Honda is awesome.theres nothing they Wont attempt and pull it off better than anyone.im sure it'll last 1000 years also.earth will be blown up and these things will start up and ride first try !
Haha... very true. This one probably hadn't been started in 35 years and fired up with minimal work!
Jesse can this engine/bike be replicated today ???
Of course it can. At least you can get very close. Check out the motorized bicycle community. I'm sure you'll need to learn to weld though to pull off the part where you can disengage the engine from the wheel. Friction drives still exist, you can buy them brand new.
i wish honda can bring this back...
I want one!!!!
Where can I buy one
We may have sourced another one if you'd like to give us a call.
I would buy this today and honda should capitalize on it
How this is sick
friction drives the killer... if they had done it with a gear on the crank maybe, but friction drive? nah. bad memories of wet roads, slipping engines and generally being useless up-hill on a cold wet morning.
and at that point the extra complexity of needing reduction ratios and other things, simply no profit to even consider making... in that regard the "sachs" engine/wheels were good. and they were NOT cheap!
i would love to have a little tuned pipe on it...
god i want one.
This one slip by me I never saw it
I rode 35cc TVS in India
just to gapped by a $100 bicycle engine on a clapped mountain bike
I think this bike is absolutely beautiful. I would love to have one.
Where can I buy one