This 1992 Honda Beat is a mid-engined Kei roadster with a high-revving 656cc triple and a 5-speed manual transmission. Imported to Washington State from Japan in 2017 and purchased soon afterward by the seller, the car shows just under 19k indicated kilometers (~12k miles). Upgrades include an HKS intake and exhaust along with mild cosmetic modifications as detailed below. The sale includes a factory top cover, records for recent work, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.
Pininfarina-designed bodywork has likely been repainted according to the seller, and it is photographed under indoor and outdoor lighting. Occasional chipping and marks are noted in the video below. Trim includes a factory rear spoiler and aftermarket front bumper cover as well as replacement Citto 14″ wheels, which are mounted with Dunlop tires from 2016.
The convertible top is shown being raised and lowered in this video, which also includes an exterior walk-around and interior tour as well as starting and running of the engine. The top is reportedly to be free of leaks, and a factory cover is included in the sale.
Factory zebra-print upholstery and matching floor mats remain present in the two-seat interior. Triple gauges came in mismatched colors from the factory and include a tachometer with an 8,500 rpm redline, as well as a 6-digit odometer showing just under 19k km. The stock cassette stereo retains a functional animated LCD panel and is paired with optional dash speakers. Air conditioning and power windows were standard on all Beats.
The mid-mounted 656cc triple features individual throttle bodies and originally made 63 horsepower at 8,100 rpm. An HKS intake and exhaust system were recently added by the seller. A 5-speed manual was the sole transmission option. Top speed of the 1,700 lb roadster was electronically limited to 84 mph. The engine is said to use a small amount of oil, some of which was reportedly found in the intake during replacement.
A handful of records are available from the work performed under the seller’s ownership, which also included an oil change approximately 500 km ago. Prior history is unavailable. The car has current Washington State registration and the seller has driven it approximately 1,500 km over the past six months.