Honda Beat

Honda Beat: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Honda Beat catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: there is one generation, one Roadster body style, and one listed version, the 0.7 MT. Production of the generation ran from May 1991 to October 1995, while the version entry itself runs from May 1991 to December 1996.

The Honda Beat catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: there is one generation, one Roadster body style, and one listed version, the 0.7 MT. Production of the generation ran from May 1991 to October 1995, while the version entry itself runs from May 1991 to December 1996. Because there are no alternative engines, transmissions, or drivetrains in the supplied data, choosing a Beat means deciding whether the specifications of the 0.7 MT fit your needs rather than comparing several factory configurations.

Honda Beat generations compared

The Honda Beat has 1 generation in the catalogue, so there is no earlier or later generation to compare. The 1 generation is a Roadster with 1 version, the 0.7 MT. Its generation dates are May 1991 to October 1995.

The 0.7 MT version is dated from May 1991 to December 1996. That end date differs from the generation’s October 1995 end date, and both dates are retained here exactly as supplied. No restyling or additional generation is listed, so the available data does not support claims about changes between production phases.

Honda Beat 0.7 MT engine and specs

The 0.7 MT uses a centrally located Gasoline engine with distributed injection (multi-point). Its 3 Inline cylinders have 4 valves per cylinder, and the engine has no boost. The compression ratio is 10, while the bore and stroke are 66 × 64 mm.

With 64 hp from 656 cc, the 0.7 MT produces approximately 97.6 hp per litre. Kerb weight is 760 kg, which gives approximately 11.9 kg per hp, or about 84.2 hp per tonne. These calculated ratios are useful because there is no second Beat version against which to compare the engine directly.

The power and torque peaks also define the version clearly: maximum power arrives at 8100 rpm, while maximum torque arrives at 7000 rpm. The difference between those peak speeds is 1100 rpm. Since no other powertrain is listed, buying the 0.7 MT always means accepting the same 5-speed Manual gearbox and RWD configuration.

Honda Beat performance, mpg, and economy

For the 0.7 MT, acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured in the supplied data. Top speed is also not measured.

City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. Consequently, an mpg figure cannot be calculated from the available catalogue data. CO₂ emissions are not measured, and the emissions class is not measured.

The absence of these measurements prevents a numerical comparison of acceleration or economy, but it should not be interpreted as zero consumption or unavailable performance. It means only that the catalogue provides no measured figures for those fields.

Honda Beat dimensions, weight, and chassis specs

The 0.7 MT has a kerb weight of 760 kg. Gross weight is not measured, so payload cannot be calculated from the supplied information. Ground clearance is 135 mm, and fuel-tank capacity is 24 litres.

Wheel sizes are not measured. This is an important check when evaluating a particular car because the catalogue cannot be used to identify the specified wheel dimensions.

Both ends use Independent, spring suspension. The front brakes are Disc, and the rear brakes are Disc. These chassis specifications apply to the sole listed 0.7 MT version, so there is no lower or higher specification in the data with different suspension or brake hardware.

Honda Beat reliability and problems

Reliability results are not measured, and no problem records are included in the supplied data. The catalogue therefore cannot substantiate claims about recurring faults, repair frequency, durability, or maintenance costs for the 0.7 MT.

The specification can still guide an inspection: the relevant configuration is a centrally mounted 656 cc, 3-cylinder Inline, unboosted Gasoline engine with distributed injection (multi-point), a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. However, the condition or reliability of any individual car cannot be inferred from those specifications alone.

Which Honda Beat version should you buy?

Choose the 0.7 MT if you want the Honda Beat configuration documented here: 64 hp, 59 Nm, a 656 cc Gasoline engine, 5-speed Manual transmission, RWD, 760 kg kerb weight, 135 mm ground clearance, and a 24-litre tank. It is the only listed version and therefore the only evidence-based recommendation possible from this dataset.

There is no more powerful Beat version, automatic alternative, boosted engine, or different drive layout in the supplied catalogue. There is also no second generation whose improvements could justify choosing a later design. As a result, no “extra money” comparison can be made between Beat specifications: the data identifies only the 0.7 MT, and any price premium between individual cars would have to be judged using condition, history, and equipment information that is not provided here.

The practical conclusion is simple: buy the 0.7 MT only if its fixed specification suits you. Its calculated outputs are approximately 97.6 hp per litre, 11.9 kg per hp, and 84.2 hp per tonne. Performance, fuel-consumption, wheel-size, gross-weight, emissions, reliability, and problem figures remain not measured, so none of those areas should be used to rank one Honda Beat version over another from this catalogue data.