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Forza

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37 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.13 hp/kg
Torque
26 Nm
Engine
279 ccm

2017 Honda Forza Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2017 Honda Forza scooter motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 279 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25.5 HP (18.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26 Nm (19.2 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 91.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Forza measures 201 kg (443 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,540 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 444 km (276 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2015 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
91.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~444 km (276 mi)
Engine
Displacement 279.0 ccm (17.02 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 25.5 HP (18.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression 10.2:1
Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 68.5 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. PGM-Fi
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Lubrication Force-feed and splash
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Dry-type, multi-plate shoe
Driveline CVT
Performance
Fuel Consumption 2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Underbone type
Rake 27.0°
Trail 92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Unit Swing
Wheelbase 1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/90-13
Rear Tyre 140/70-13
Front Brakes Single disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø 256 mm (10.1 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø 249 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheels 6-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1268 HP/kg
Seat Height 755 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1180 mm (46.5 inches)
Overall Length 2185 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall Width 750 mm (29.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Pearl Red
Carrying Capacity Underseat storage for two full-face helmets.
Notes

Model id: NSS300

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Seat Height
75.5 cm / 29.7 in
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Medium weight — some experience needed
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