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Honda using Smart ForTwo to boost its scooter sales

tryme submitted on 12/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:46:51 AM

6 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

There has been an ad of a new Honda scooter going around these days, and it’s pretty smart, comparing the diminutive Smart ForTwo to the even smaller 50cc Metropolitan scooter.

Certainly, the two-wheeler by Honda practically outdoes its much larger 4-wheeled relative, more than doubling the fortwo’s EPA mileage figures. Again, it’s always difficult to contrast the attributes of a scooter with those of a car. It takes a lot of commitment to opt for open-air riding on the back of a little scooter in contrast to the relative safety of a “cage.” In addition, the smart can get up to highway speeds with no problem, something that the Metropolitan can’t do.

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Honda using Smart ForTwo to boost its scooter sales

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t_bone

I wouldn't be proud that a scooter only gets twice the mileage of a 2-seat car. It's pathetic, actually.

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Posted on 12/18/2008 12:29:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Bmw8ter

That's nothing. BMW bikes have nearly the SAME fuel economy as the SMART. Now that is truly pathetic.

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Posted on 12/18/2008 6:45:59 PM | | Votes: 1   

NItePhire

So which one do you want to be seen as? A DWI recipient or a snob. I will just take the bus..

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Posted on 12/18/2008 2:03:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Shredmo

You still need to have a license to drive either, but VERY funny!

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Posted on 12/18/2008 2:07:26 PM | | Votes: 1   

veyron1001

Sadly I would have to take the scooter if was forced to choose between the two being 6'5''.

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Posted on 12/19/2008 12:08:29 AM | | Votes: 1   

XYZZ

smartEST of all would be getting a motorcycle. MUCH safer than scooters, with small mileage penalty.

kawasaki ninja 250s can easily get 60 mpg. AND, they are also FASTER than most harleys to boot!

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Posted on 12/19/2008 6:07:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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