Honda

Beat

1991-1996RWD

64 hp

0-100 in 13.0s

About the Honda Beat

The Beat is one of the strangest things a major manufacturer has ever built: a mid-engined, rear-drive convertible with three carburettor-like individual throttle bodies, a 656cc engine that revs to 8100 rpm, and a total output of 64 hp. Honda reportedly signed it off with Soichiro Honda's personal approval shortly before his death, and it shows in how uncompromised it is.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability70/100

Economy85/100

Insurance Cost30/100

Import Price55/100

Maintenance55/100

Practicality40/100

Parts Availability55/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

3/10 · Turn-Key Friendly

Tiny 656cc triple is fiddly but cheap — engine pulls without tools.

Technical Specs

Engine

656cc N/A

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

64 hp

Torque

61 Nm

Weight

760 kg

0-100 km/t

13.0s

Production Years

1991-1996

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$8,720

🇪🇺 €8,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +10%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +70%

Price history

$5,129

2021

$5,829

2022

$6,528

2023

$7,228

2024

$7,927

2025

$8,720

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Honda Beat (1991-1996) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (70/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (55/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (55/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +10.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 43/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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