Honda SH150i scooter available in Thailand?

KZ25 · Jul 6, 2013

Just walked by the local Honda shop and saw a SH150i in the window. Not bad-looking, it's a step-through scooter (as opposed to the PCX150i), has 16" wheels and it looks like the seating position is more "Honda Wave like". Couldn't see a price but it should be quite a bit more since it's more expensive in Europe than the PCX and probably not assembled here.
Since Yamaha doesn't seem to come out with a new Nouvo FI the SH150i looks tempting.
Just wonder if it's for sale anywhere else since I haven't read any info on it coming to Thailand.

CBR250 · Jul 7, 2013

Yes, readily available in dealers.

Price, wait for it.... 100,000 thb!

DavidFL · Jul 7, 2013

Does anyone have any photos?

KZ25 · Jul 7, 2013

Technical info here: http://scooters.cycleworld.com/compare/39-353/2010-Honda-SH150i-vs-2013-Honda-PCX150

I wonder if it is assembled here. 100K is pricey, but the SH is quite a bit more expensive than the PCX150 in other countries.

mikerust · Jul 9, 2013

It is made in Vietnam. Has rear disc brake unlike the one compared in the US (see post above). The first 1000 come with a factory fitted, or at least factory supplied and maybe dealer fitted, top box and Ermax windscreen/windshield. Also I read somewhere it has proper Enkei wheels and at 16 inch one would get better selection of after market tires?

(Change hats to J.Costa)

From past info the SH line has different engine characteristics to the PCX line and has a little bit more top end power, but about the same torque. Gets 17hp with an after market variator. Then add an exhaust...Maybe Vintaology for a stylist look.

... it's a step-through scooter...

Also know in some markets as Scoopy SH150

KZ25 · Jul 9, 2013

The one at the local dealer has a windshield, don't know about the top box.

I asked today if it was assembled in Thailand or in Japan and the clerk said in Thailand.

How is the import tax situation concerning Vietnam imports? Same as with Indian imports? Or is there some ASEAN discount?

Price is 106K down here, the PCX150 is 88K. You pay more for the bigger wheels and tires, better suspension and Honda's linked brake system. Guess it must have a disc in the rear for that.

The engines should be the same; the compression of the SH is up a notch.

It's supposed to be a best-seller in Europe - and they know scooters over there!

mikerust · Jul 11, 2013

KZ25;291615 wrote:

I asked today if it was assembled in Thailand or in Japan and the clerk said in Thailand.

The engines should be the same; the compression of the SH is up a notch.

It's supposed to be a best-seller in Europe - and they know scooters over there!

Well he would say Thailand. Probably doesn't even know where Vietnam is?

Should be but they might not be. The SH 300 has a different engine number to the Forza 300 so likely the 150 is different also.

It is the 300 that is the best seller in Italy, not the 150. A bit of advertising license there!

KZ25 · Jul 11, 2013

Okay, the SH150i was the best selling scooter in Europe in 2010, maybe not anymore.

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Honda/SH150i/SH150i.html

"In a comparison test with the Kymco People S 125 and SYM HD200, the SH150i took first place due to its excellent observed fuel economy, low emissions, refinement, acceleration, ‘dream-like’ suspension and overall fit and finish. Overall, the SH150 was indeed an excellent mid sized large wheeled scooter, but that market segment is a pretty small in North America…hence the short run. Owners of this scooter tend to glow about it and history is likely going to be kind to the SH150, as it will be one of those rare but very well designed scooters that’s still purring 20 years from now."

mikerust · Jul 12, 2013

Best selling scooters in Italy 2011

I 100 scooter più venduti nel 2011
1 HONDA ITALIA SH 300 Scooter 12.084
2 PIAGGIO BEVERLY 300 Scooter 10.127
3 PIAGGIO LIBERTY 125 RST Scooter 7.935
4 YAMAHA TMAX 500 Scooter 6.679
5 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Scooter 6.076
6 HONDA ITALIA SH 150 Scooter 6.009
7 HONDA ITALIA SH 125 Scooter 5.159
8 KYMCO DOWNTOWN 300 Scooter 5.085
9 KYMCO AGILITY 125 R16 Scooter 5.055
10 PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER Scooter 4.772

2010

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Classifica Top 100 Gen-Dic 2010 -

001	HONDA ITALIA	SH 300	Scooter	13.957
002	HONDA ITALIA	SH 150	Scooter	10.661
003	HONDA ITALIA	SH 125	Scooter	10.088
004	PIAGGIO	BEVERLY 300 TOURER	Scooter	9.932
005	YAMAHA	XMAX 250	Scooter	9.692
006	YAMAHA	TMAX 500	Scooter	8.663
007	PIAGGIO	LIBERTY 125 RST	Scooter	7.361
008	PIAGGIO	VESPA GTS 300 SUPER	Scooter	7.047
009	KYMCO	AGILITY 125 R16	Scooter	6.534

2012

Tot January-December 2012
1	PIAGGIO	LIBERTY 125 PTT	Scooter	15,611
2	YAMAHA	TMAX 500	Scooter	9,306
3	HONDA ITALY	SH 150	Scooter	8,579
4	HONDA ITALY	SH 300	Scooter	7,587
5	HONDA ITALY	SH 125	Scooter	6,053
6	PIAGGIO	LIBERTY 125 RST	Scooter	5,562
7	PIAGGIO	BEVERLY 350	Scooter	4,999
8	PIAGGIO	BEVERLY 300	Scooter	4,590
9	KYMCO	AGILITY 125 R16	Scooter	4,103
10	YAMAHA	XMAX 250	Scooter	3,582

Just razz'in you

and debunking AP. Honda's marketing dept.

I find it better to use European sites rather than North American when looking for European facts.

KZ25 · Jul 12, 2013

More SH150i sold in 2012 than SH300i!

Let's just agree that it's a very well selling scooter...

mikerust · Jul 13, 2013

Sure. Over the three year period the 300 sold 35,000 and the 150 sold 25,000. Roughly. That being said PCX probably sold more than that in Thailand alone and certainly in Indonesia.