2009 Honda Lead Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2009 Honda Lead features a 108 cc (6.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.9 HP (6.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.3 Nm (6.9 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. 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). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,275 mm (50.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
