Anyone know about Honda Express SR?

[Chisholm]

Anyone know anything about this thing?



Here's the link to the CL posting:
http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2544639200.html

It looks like an Urban Express but with a floorboard?

[Chisholm]

Okay I was lazy, I found this on Wikipedia:

Also new in 1981 is the Express SR (NX50). This is a scooter variant of the Express with a somewhat modified engine. It is the first Express to feature an electric starter, 12v electrical system and a Honda V-Matic continuously variable transmission.

Anyone know anything else?

[mousewheels]

Anyone know anything else?

I like their looks:D

There's a couple threads here, do some searching. There's some members with them, but not the depth of info on the as some other scooter models.

Here's one link:
Express SR thread

[bradthreee]

A great looking little scooter! I want one!

[wiguy05]

A guy at college had one of these but the red/white combo. Very sweet scooter indeed

[motormike]

.....must not be too many of these surviving, only '81 & '82....Honda-san was apparently developing the scooter platform starting with a moped-like driveline and morphing it into the Aero by '83....this SR Express is the link between the two....quirky cuteness, getcha one!!!.............

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

Quoth MotorMike:

this SR Express is the link (emphasis added) between the two....quirky cuteness, getcha one!!!

Ah, the Missing Link! Like Lucy, who bridged Australopithecus and Modern Man? Yeah, not many sold, I guess, here at least.

[Spree<3]

I have a 77' Express... but it's nothing like that one. There are a few forums just for the Express ( found them while searching for info on mine ) but they are mostly dead... but, plenty of info in the archives.

[motormike]

......Hey spree<3.......link me up to the Express archives....if you please.........

[Spree<3]

Will do... once I get to a real computer... at work right now on my phone.

[maddog]

it was the last yr. for the express, i still have that rare polini wildlion 60cc bore kit with exhaust= bolt on 50mph sleeper

[motormike]

it was the last yr. for the express

...........NOT............'83 Express owners will be very sad now that you have eliminated their bikes from existence................

[Spree<3]

1977 The Honda Express (NC50) is introduced.
1979 The Express II (NA50) is introduced alongside the Express. Both feature the same drivetrain, but the new model is built with a redesigned frame and larger seat.
1980 Turn signals and a larger battery to match are added.
1981 Both models see a series of improvements, including an automatic choke unit, a more rugged kick starter to replace the wind up starter, and a solid state Capacitor discharge ignition in place of the contact breaker based system. The Express II also receives an automatic two-speed transmission.
Also new in 1981 is the Express SR (NX50). This is a scooter variant of the Express with a somewhat modified engine. It is the first Express to feature an electric starter, 12v electrical system and a Honda V-Matic continuously variable transmission.
1982 The Express receives a new frame design and the two speed transmission seen the previous year on the NA50. The Express II model is dropped, and a new model called the Urban Express (NU50) takes its place. This model features a frame similar to the NA50, and a drivetrain identical to the Express SR's, outside of its transmission gearing and electric starter. The Urban Express Deluxe (NU50m) is the same as the standard model, but comes with an electric starter and larger battery to operate it.
1983 This is the final year of the Express series in North America. The NC50 remains unchanged from its previous year. The Express SR is no longer available.
1984 This is the final year of the Express series in the United Kingdom.



Just a little info on the chronology of the Express... for those interested

[motormike]

......and they all lived happily ever-after.......(yaaaaaawwwwwwnnn).....thank you Spree<3, that was a very nice bedtime story.........(yaaawwwn)......sugar plums, magpies, ....continuously variated transmissions,...I'm getting a little drowsy,...................................................................... ...............................................................no, really,...that was great, man.....

[Spree<3]