2012 Honda Elite

Honda released its first four-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125. Later, Honda introduced the four-stroke Elite 80 (model code CH80)

. Production was moved from Japan to Mexico Honda brought back its mid-sized scooter along with some modifications. Two of these changes were that the engine size was increased from 125 cc (7.6 cu in) to 153 cc (9.3 cu in) (thus changing the model name to the Elite 150) and that the Elite 150 was now being sold in two editions, the standard m…

Included a transition from a boxy to a curvier, more rounded look. Although its appearance differed from its predecessor, the revised Elite 150 received few mechanical modifications. It was the last year this model was produced. The Elite CH125/CH150 technical feature focused around ease of use (albeit there is no real under seat storage) and maintenance.

Honda launched the SB50 as a successor to the Spree (NQ50), which was quite popular at the time. Although the SB50 shares some design elements with the larger Elite SR/LX (SA50) scooter, which was also released The two models are almost entirely distinct. Despite the similar appearance, the SB50 is considerably smaller than the Elite SR/LX, and its body panels are not interchangeable.

And production ended

. The Elite 80 had a 23 model year run with only minor changes.