Honda Motor Scooters

Honda Metropolitan

With a rating of near 70 out of a possible 100, the Metropolitan scooter by Honda is one of the highest rated motor scooters today.



Metropolitan Specs

Displacement: 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Fuel system: Carburetor. 18.0mm CV with automatic choke
Ignition: CDI
Cooling system: Liquid
Transmission type final drive: Belt

Physical Measurements

Dry weight: 73.9 kg (163.0 pounds)
Seat height: 719 mm (28.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,191 mm (46.9 inches)

Chassis and Dimensions

Front suspension: Twin-down tube fork
Front suspension travel: 48 mm (1.9 inches)
Rear suspension: Single shock
Rear suspension travel: 66 mm (2.6 inches)
Front tire dimensions: 90/90-10
Rear tire dimensions: 90/90-10
Front brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Fuel capacity: 4.99 liters (1.32 gallons)
Curb Weight: 349.4 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 3.2 gallons

A lot of people are looking for alternate modes of transportation, and often their choice comes in the form of a two wheel scooter.

Scooters can be fun, but lets face it... Much like buying a Segway, a scooter may seem like a great idea and a tons of fun, but do you really want to be seen on one all the time?

The Honda Ruckus will change your mind - It has quickly become a top-selling scooter in Honda's lineup. The Honda Ruckus has put the words "scooter" and "cool" in the same sentence.

So what is the Ruckus about?

Honda is causing a sensation with this fun, practical motor scooter. And Ruckus popularity is continuing to grow all over the U.S. The Ruckus is a very basic almost military-like scooter with a metal frame, semi-off road tires, and a highly responsive 49cc water-cooled engine.

The Honda Ruckus is fine-tuned to be functional, easy to ride (automatic), and highly efficient transportation. The Ruckus gets nearly 100mpg. Fill up it's 2 gallon gas tank and go anywhere you want.

The fact that the Ruckus has a 49cc engine means that no insurance or registration is required. So once you buy a Ruckus, its pretty much going to pay for itself if you ride enough.

What's giving the Honda Ruckus such a cult-like following is the fact that there is incredible aftermarket support, and custom parts and accessories abound. Everything from exhaust systems to extended swing-arm kits make the Ruckus the Honda scooter of choice for those who want to have something unique.

If Honda was looking for another hit they had in the 60's with the Honda "Dream" then the Ruckus is well on its way. If you are looking for a scooter that you can ride with pride the Honda Ruckus scooter is clearly a great choice.

Just a warning though... a lot of people are beginning to realize that the Honda Ruckus is pretty cool too, making these scooters nearly impossible to find and in many places they are already sold out. And if you can find one, it's likely selling for over the normal retail price ($2000). The custom parts also aren't cheap. But hey, nobody said being cool was going to be easy.

If you've got to have a Honda Ruckus of your own, our advice is to keep you eye on eBay - You can often find a good used, and even a new Ruckus on eBay at a great price.

Honda Silver Wing

The Honda Silver Wing scooter is a very popular scooter on the market. With people looking for simple, efficient and affordable transportation, motor scooters in general are getting a lot of attention. But the Honda Silver Wing is at the top of its class.

The Silver Wing is perfect for city living where gridlock traffic, pricey parking costs, and high gas costs have plenty of commuters trying to find alternatives to their cars. Long a transportation staple in Europe, the US is now seeing a surge of scooters on the road.

One of the things that makes the Honda Silver Wing so popular is it's style, function, versatility and reasonable price. The web is a good source of info on scooters, including the Silver Wing.

Good service manuals, parts and accessories are readily available for the Honda Silver Wing. And Honda's reputation for trustworthiness and quality products also makes it a practical scooter choice.

Silver Wing Specifications

The Honda Silver Wing scooter comes packed with a 582cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin engine, four-valves per cylinder, and a computer controlled ignition with electronic advance. Ample power and style. Here are some more of the specs:

Bore and Stroke: 72mm x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Carburetion: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, four-hole injectors
Transmission: Automatic V-Matic belt drive
Wheelbase: 62.8 inches, 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel
Seat Height: 29.7 inches
Curb Weight: 540 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve