The Honda Ruckus is a pretty unique motorcycle. One could find it hard to put it in a conventional category, as it looks like a strange combination between a scooter and a dirt bike.

With its minimal bodywork and rugged overall style, the Ruckus is guarantees instant attention every time it passes down the street.

Leaving behind its strange look, the Honda Ruckus is a pretty comfortable, reliable and practical bike. Power comes from a 49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine that puts fuel economy (114 MPG) on the first place without affecting the scooter’s agility. For a hassle-free riding experience, the Ruckus is equipped with a convenient automatic V-Matic belt drive transmission.

Like any respectable scooter, the Honda Ruckus puts comfort on the first place. Thereby the ride quality is assured by a front twin-downtube fork (2.2 inches travel) paired with a rear single shock (2.6 inches travel).

Hit the jump for more information on the Honda Ruckus.

2013 Honda Ruckus

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2013 Honda Ruckus
  • Horsepower: 5 @ 8000
  • Torque: 3 @ 7000
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Press release

Go on, admit it: You can't help but smile when you see the Ruckus—right? And there's no need to feel guilty about that. After all, the Ruckus is one cool little scooter with an extra dose of attitude. The fact that you've decided to go with an amazingly economical ride doesn't mean that you have to disappear into the crowd. Go ahead and set off on your own course with the scooter that says it all—the Honda Ruckus.

The Ruckus looks like it could survive a nuclear blast and come out swinging. But the Ruckus is about way more than just a unique look: Its thrifty 49cc engine gets awesome mileage. It’s Honda V-matic® automatic transmission makes for no-shifting, seamless power in and out of traffic. Its electric starter means you just turn a key, push a button, and you’re outta there. Add in Honda’s legendary reliability, and the Ruckus not only a blast—it’s nearly unstoppable.

Lean and Mean

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but go ahead and judge the Ruckus. It’s got nothing to hide, and everything to brag about, flaunting its minimalist, all-business, urban-warrior look.

The Power to Move You

Nobody builds engines like Honda, and the Ruckus proves that. The liquid-cooled single-cylinder 49cc engine cranks out all the power you need for urban riding, and delivers incredible gas mileage at the same time.

Eliminate Gas Pains

You may go so long between fill-ups that you’ll forget where the gas cap even is. And how sweet is that? (Hint: It’s down on the floor, between your feet.)

Specifications

Engine Type

49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Induction

15mm CV carburetor with automatic choke

Ignition

CD

Bore And Stroke

37.8mm x 44mm

Compression Ratio

11.9:1

Transmission

Automatic V-Matic belt drive

Front Suspension

Twin-downtube fork; 2.2 inches travel

Rear Suspension

Single shock; 2.6 inches travel

Front Brake

Drum

Rear Brake

Drum

Front Tire

120/90-10

Rear Tire

130/90-10

Wheelbase

49.8 inches

Seat Height

29.0 inches

Curb Weight

194 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)

Fuel Capacity

1.3 gallons

Miles Per Gallon

114 MPG*


* Honda's fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.