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
Displacement279.0 ccm (17.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power25.5 HP (18.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression10.2:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 68.5 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-Fi
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationForce-feed and splash
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry-type, multi-plate shoe
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone type
Rake27.0°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUnit Swing
Wheelbase1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-13
Rear Tyre140/70-13
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø249 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheels6-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight201.0 kg (443.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1268 HP/kg
Seat Height755 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1180 mm (46.5 inches)
Overall Length2185 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall Width750 mm (29.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsPearl Red
Carrying CapacityUnderseat storage for two full-face helmets.
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