There's no ABS, but the linked brakes will provide a little extra safety.Īnother big change with this generation lies in the powerplant- namely that Honda dropped the old, air-cooled AF70E mill in favor of the liquid-cooled AF74E engine. Curiously, Honda added a combined-brake feature that applies a bit of front brake when you actuate the rear brakes for a more-balanced braking effort. Teeny-tiny 10-inch rims mount the 80/100 hoops front and rear, and unfortunately, not only did Honda stick with the typical drum brake in back, it doubled down on that antique technology with a drum up front as well. Definitely a compact ride, the 46.5-inch wheelbase and 179-pound curb weight keeps it close to the bottom of the scale. Right-way-up, telescopic forks float the front end on 2.7 inches of travel while a coil-over monoshock gives up 2.3 inches of travel. I like this because I believe it is less expensive and easier to repair minor crash damage, and I know you won't have to break out the cutting/welding gear to do it. The Metropolitan uses a load-bearing frame under the body panels rather than the stressed-skin, monocoque style many manufacturers produce.
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