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Still the champ? NSS250 proof that Honda has not forgotten how to build good scooters BY WAHID OOI

Design is subjective but the Honda NSS250 is undoubtedly good-looking.

Braking power is phenomenal and you also get ABS as well.

AUTOMATIC scooters are undoubt edly the in-thing in the Malaysian motor cycle market these days, with more and more models entering the war zone, almost on a monthly basis. However, let us not ignore the elephant in the room: It is now the legacy manufac turers versus their Chinese contenders. In view of this, how will the 2025 Honda NSS250 fare? What is the Honda NSS250 The 2025 Honda NSS250 is a new(-ish) 250cc maxi-scooter. Newish because Honda had revised the previous Forza 250 (called the NSS250 overseas), which was available in Malaysia. So now, it is the NSS250 in Malaysia, and the Forza 250 overseas. Still, we feel that Honda did a great job as they have uplifted the NSS250 with contemporary styling, compared with the old-school style previously. And Honda being Honda, the bike’s styling is modern and restrained without being fussy. Pictures do not do it justice, because you can just sit beside the NSS250 and point out the small details for hours. One look at the bike and you will realise how much attention has been given to comfort, convenience, and elegance, besides sportiness. Highlights 0 The bike is powered by a 249.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4 valve, with PGM-FI injection and eSP+ engine, which delivers 23hp (17kW) at 7,750 RPM and 24Nm of torque at

The colourised screen is clearly visible even under the glaring sun.

The windscreen can retract at the touch of a button for added visibility.

Build quality is impressive.

Honda has improved on the starting mechanism and it is much easier to use now.

You also get a Type C USB port for convenience

6,250 RPM. 0 The PGM-FI and eSP+ features ensure a smooth torque delivery, along with optimum fuel efficiency. 0 Automatic transmission with dry cen trifugal clutch. 0 Telescopic 33mm diameter front forks, dual shocks at the rear with double sided swingarm. 0 Single 256mm brake disc up front, single 240mm brake disc at the back. 0 Dual-channel ABS. 0 Tyre sizes are 120/70-15 (front) and 140/70-14 (rear). 0 11.7-litre fuel tank.

0 780mm seat height. 0 185kg curb weight. 0 5-inch TFT display with weather, navi gation, music streaming, volume con trol, phone calls, and message notifica tion features via the Honda RoadSync app. 0 Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) traction control system. 0 Emergency Stop Signal feature which flashes the double signal during hard, emergency stops. 0 LED lighting throughout, the front sig nals are integrated in the fairing mounted rearview mirrors.

Massive! You can keep a one litre bottle in the storage compartment.