Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

hi guys.my first post here.

i am looking to buy one of these scooters in my neighborhood. an elite or an aero. i have been reading several literature on the pros and cons of each of these bikes.

i have read that the elite has a lot more aftermarket parts than the aero. and that the elite can go faster for cheaper than the aero. although for my own sake i am actually not into buying an overspeeding 50cc.

but i'm wondering. just by looking at them, which one of these bikes looks better?

the elite?



or the aero?



please let me know. experts.

having owned the elite and currently owning the aero, i prefer the elite looks, theres just something about them that i love, the aero isnt bad but its just not as good as the aero in my opinion.
im going back to a elite for a few reasons, im 6ft5 and i cant really ride the aero comfortably but the elite is perfect for me, the handling ive found is better on the elite, i can do a 50 mile round trip on the elite without my back hurting but cant on the aero, theres more storage on the elite and this might just be me but ive found them easier to work on and easier to get parts for. ive also found i had alot less issues with my elite than im having with my aero (i probably just picked up a bad one), but i like the looks better on the elite. its all down to personal preferences i guess.

The Model name Elite says it all. I like the aero because they are old school. The Elites just look hot IMO. I have had several of each, I like them all in the end. Even the spree, my first scooter.

here are my elites, 3 of 4 anyway.

really like the red and the black ones, not keen on the purple but hey, youve just given me a idea for my next scoot.......

What year elite is that? The early elites have the same AF05 engines as the 85-87 aeros minus the 85 aeros special and inconvenient differences. So parts would be the same for both. I like my aero a lot. I have road some elites but never owned yet.

Greetings:

That pic is of an Elite "E". While looks are debatable, performance is not. The Aero has a variated engine and will be quicker AND faster than the E-model. A robust stock Aero can push 40MPH, while the E won't get much over 30. YMMV.

yes sir i am asking for help on the looks. and i have to amplify mr.motormike's words on the looks of each. the lines and profile on the aero are very well laid and thought of while the elite is really desperate for help (sorry for the words) and looks as if the guys at hondasan were unsure of what to do with.
that divides me as well. should i go for performance or looks? i know i cant have both here.
should i go for an ugly duckling that can go as fast as a jet or go for the gorgeous lady that can barely hit 40mph?

I have the Aero but do indeed like the lines and the color (lol) Yellow of an elite....

Another consideration is the Aero has more carrying capacity... I can literally carry everything I need from Costco except TP!

So even thought I own a sweet Yamaha Jog (elite cousin), I tend to ride his ugly sister (paint job) Aero as it will allow me to ride and shop to save some gas...

i also had a jog nextzone i bought for $65.it was my first bike.bad paint though and it had broken left corner lights and missing oil compartment cover.i disliked its looks and the build is too plasticky so i sold it to my cousin after a week for same price.maybe rounded, modern-aping looks are just not for me.the engine is quite reliable though.and its fast.

Greetings:

The Elite E won't get much past 30, but an SE50 or Elite LX or SR will at least equal an Aero.

Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

The Elite E won't get much past 30, but an SE50 or Elite LX or SR will at least equal an Aero.

i guess the aero is a better choice.thanks wheelman!

uk-visionsa50 wrote:im 6ft5 and i cant really ride the aero comfortably but the elite is perfect for me, the handling ive found is better on the elite, i can do a 50 mile round trip on the elite without my back hurting but cant on the aero

is the elite larger in any way than the aero?

macadamia.nuthead wrote:

uk-visionsa50 wrote:im 6ft5 and i cant really ride the aero comfortably but the elite is perfect for me, the handling ive found is better on the elite, i can do a 50 mile round trip on the elite without my back hurting but cant on the aero

is the elite larger in any way than the aero?

not really but i personally found theres more foot space if that makes sence, ive got longer legs so i just found being able to put my feet eitherside of the glovebox alot more comfortable than how i sit on my aero.