Scooter models available in the United States

(Complete as far as I know. Let me know about any additions/corrections. I have attempted to list the non-US models in green)

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Honda

VIN information for Honda scooters (also includes years of manufacture & paint schemes)

Model Name Model Number Years of Manufacturer Comments
Moped P50 Little Honda 1967 - 1968 True moped with pedals. Engine attached to rear wheel
Moped PC50
PS50
PF50 Novio
PM50 Amigo
1969 - 1970
1969 - 1970
1970 - 1978
1973
True moped with pedals. OHC engine with 3 speeds in the PC50 and 1 speed in the PC50. The PS50 has the fuel tank between the seat and the handlebars.
Moped PA50 I
Hobbit
1976 - 1981 True moped - 20 mph top speed
Moped PA50 II Camino 1978 - 19831976 - 1992 True moped - 30 mph top speed. Two stroke engine.
Express NC50 1977 - 1983 Similar to the Yamaha Yamahopper and Suzuki Shuttle
Express II NA50 1979 - 1981 upswept seat
Express SR NX50M 1981 - 1982 10" wheels, two speed transmission
Urban Express NU50 1982 - 1983 Chopper styling
Urban Express Deluxe NU50M 1982 - 1983 Chopper styling
Spree, Spree Special NQ50, NQ50D 1984 - 1987 First modern looking scooter
Elite 50S, 50SR, 50LX SE/SA/SB50
Vision Met-in
1988 - 2001  
Gyro 50 TG50, NN50MD 1984 - 1986 Very unique 3 wheeled scooter
Aero 50 NB50,NB50M
Vision
1983 - 1987  
Metropolitan CHF50 2002 - current Retro styling
Metropolitan II CHF50P 2002 - 2004 Retro styling
Ruckus NPS50 2003 - current Bare bones - stripped of plastic
Aero 80 NH80 ,NH80MD
Lead
1983 - 1985 Two stroke - fairly rare in the U.S.
Elite 80 CH80 1985 - current Four stroke
Elite 125 CH125
Spacy
1984 Very similar to Elite 150
Aero 125 NH125
Lead
1984 Two stroke - rare in the U.S.
Elite 150 CH150 (85)    CH150 (87) 1985, 1987 The model years were very different in looks
Elite 150 Deluxe CH150D 1985 - 1986 Popup headlight, digital dash
Elite 250 CH250
Spacy (1985 - 1988)
Freeway (1989 - 1990)
1985 - 1990 '90 model different from earlier models
Helix CN250 1985 - 2001,2004 - 2006 Very little change between years. The trunk is nice and roomy.
Reflex NSS250 2001 - current Modern looking Helix replacement
Big Ruckus PS250 2003 - current Big brother to the Ruckus 50
Silver Wing FSC600 2002 - current 600cc 100 mph scooter!

Suzuki

model information for Suzuki scooters (currently only includes model information - VIN info to be added later)

Model Name Model Number Years of Manufacturer Comments
Rascal FZ50 1979 - 1983 Similar to FS50, with 12" wheels
? FS50T ('80), FS50X ('81) 1980 - 1981 2 speed transmission
Shuttle FA50 1980 - 1991 Similar to the Yamaha Yamahopper and Honda Express

Yamaha

VIN information for Yamaha scooters

Model number information for Yamaha scooters

Model Name Model Number Years of Manufacturer Comments
Chappy
Chappy with pedals
LB50-2AD, LB50-3AD,
LB50PJ
LB80IIHC (4 Speed )
LB80IIAC (2 Speed Auto )
1974 - 1982 2-speed High/Low gearbox
Champ LC50G/H/J 1980 - 1982 Shaft drive
Towny MJ50 1982  
Yamahopper QT50 1979 - 1987 Very similar to the Suzuki Shuttle and Honda Express
Razz SH50 1987 - 2001  
Riva CA50
Salient
1983 - 1986  
Jog CG50 1988 - 1991 Fast - tops out at 40+ mph
Vino YJ50 2003 - 2005  
Vino Classic YJ50A 2003 - 2005  
Zuma CW50 1989  
Zuma CW50 2000  
Zuma II CW50 1997 - 2001  
New Zuma YW50 2003 - 2005  
Riva 80 CV80
Beluga
1983 - 1986  
Riva 125 XC125 1985 - 2001  
Riva 125Z XC125Z 1986 - 1991 Fancy paint, wheels, seat
Vino 125 YJ125 2004 - current Big brother of the Vino 50
Riva 180 XC180 1983 - 1985  
Riva 180 Deluxe XC180D 1984 Fancy paint, wheels, seat, floormats, digital dash, push-to-cancel blinkers
Riva 180Z XC180Z 1983 - 1985 Fancy paint, wheels, two step seat
Riva 200 XC200 1987 - 1991 Design improvements over the 180, including a standard fork
Riva 200Z XC200Z 1987 - 1990 Fancy paint, wheels, seat
Morphous CP250 2005 - current  
Majesty YP400 2005 - current  

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