Lead

2008 Honda Lead Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Honda Lead relies on a 108 cc (6.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.9 HP (6.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 59.3 Nm (43.7 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 82.4 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 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 Lead measures 114 kg (251 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.81 kg per horsepower). The 6.5-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.