Just so you know; it isn’t all roses, there are a few thorns in this retro styled bouquet; the brakes on the 1997 model tested were drum brakes front and rear, unfortunately these are far from the best option when it comes to stopping in a hurry. The 50cc Honda engine, is limited to 55kph, this is just barely enough for city streets, hills scrub off 10km pretty quickly, so a little more power either from the factory or by de-restricting would be great. Increased power should provide the capability to cruise in the 50 -60kph range, and to hold a speed up hills that will prevent the Giorno from becoming a speed bump. There are many bolt-on accessories that can give the Honda engine enough power to be a more capable machine at minimal cost; de-restriction would be a very good start.

The Honda Giorno certainly isn’t the same as every other scooter that has come out of Japan. If you are looking for a 50cc scooter with style you’ve found it - it has a great reliable engine and great looks. If you’ve looked at the Italian scooters and like the looks but not the price tag, go have a test ride of the Giorno, you may well be surprised.

Price	$1690 NZ
0-50km/h	12.6 Seconds
Top Speed	---
Fuel Economy	2.8L/100kms - 84MPG
Speedo Accuracy	50kph displayed = 49kph actual
Pros:	Italian style – Japanese price, Light, good gas mileage, easy to move about, good storage, plastic body
Cons:	Weak Brakes, limited peed/power, plastic body, soft suspension.
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Overall Score	77%

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