Honda rolls out new Lead 125 scooter in Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 22, 2013: Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd, a Honda joint venture in Vietnam for production and sales of motorcycles and automobiles, has announced the release of the Lead 125, a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder scooter.

The Lead 125 is equipped with a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder engine ‘eSP’ (Enhanced Smart Power) with high fuel efficiency incorporating low-friction technology. The idling stop system was also adopted to further improve fuel economy. The model adopts Honda’s patented Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)system, which the company says delivers stable engine performance while also contributing to high fuel efficiency.

Among the scooter’s highlights is a large 37-litre space underneath the seat which can store two full-face helmets. LEDs are adopted for the tail and position lights while the fuel lid and seat are opened through use of a rocker switch added to an easy-to-reach combination switch operated by the main key. A wide variety of enhancements improve usability, including the addition of a clock and use of highly visible illuminated pointers in the LCD meters.

Honda Vietnam, which will produce 200,000 units of the Lead 125 annually, is also expected to start exports of the new scooter to Japan. These activities will make Vietnam the fourth Asian country to provide global production and export, following China, Thailand and India, as it takes on a vital role in Honda's global business.