Go Spada! Go!

I thought it was time to post a tribute to the wonderful Honda Spada, owned by my dad.

I learned how to ride a motorcycle on the Spada, going round and round car parks practising my clutch control, steering and braking. It's a perfect bike for a learner, with a nice low position (great for my short legs) and fairly light build.

I also did my first 100mph on the Spada (under strict test conditions of course...), when my dad proposed we test its speed capabilities. And for sure the Spada really comes to life when you've torn up your learner plates, make the engine roar happily and zoom off up the road with its nippy acceleration. My dad is also very chuffed as it was a complete and utter bargain at around £300; he bought the bike not really knowing much about the model which made the discovery of what a gem it is so much the sweeter.

Everyone that sets eyes on this cute bike or hears its wonderful low purr falls in love with it instantly. I think it's partly to do with its unusual appearance, and also the fact that it packs quite a lot of power for its 250cc size. A Japanese import, this website set up as a tribute to the Spada calls it a 'kick-butt little legend' while this pretty little yellow Spada sold in Australia for almost £2000.

Hooray for the Spada!