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Written by Ant Stead    Tuesday, 21 April 2009 16:15     E-mail
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Living with the Honda; its cool, people ask about it, and guys with huge baggy pants, look enviously at you, but not having ANY real storage maybe an issue for some.  It runs on fumes, but isn't so slow that you can't keep up with the traffic.

 

If you’ve already got a boring practical scooter, and you want to move to the way-out Ruckus, you’ll need to seriously think about having to carry everything around with you. Is that worth it to be cool, for many it maybe, for me it was not (worth it for me. ED (but I do have some issues)) The Ruckus is a blend of the latest styling trends mixed with features from the beginning of scooters. Drums brakes and no storage – camo paint, and liquid-cooled four-stroke motor. It is a mix that although not perfect does a damn good job of doing what it does!

 

Price USA $2099
0-50km/h 12.5 Seconds
50-80km/h na
Fuel Economy 2.7L/100kms - 105MPG
Speedo Accuracy

50kph displayed = 48kph actual


Pros: Styling, economical, fast four-stroke 50cc,
Cons: Limited storage, drums brakes, no real fuel gauge.

Handling
Performance
Fuel Consumption
Value for Money
Ease of Use
Styling
Build quality

Overall Score

71%

Manufacturer Specifications

Max power at shaft 3.65 kW (5 hp) @ 8000 rpm
Max torque 4.5 N·m (3 lb·ft) @ 7200 rpm
Engine Type liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Cylinder Capacity 49 cc
Seat height 740 mm (29.1 in)
Dry weight 82 kg (181 lb.)
Kerb weight ---
Fuel tank capacity 4.9 L (1.32 gallons)
Starting Electric
Transmission “Twist and Go” Automatic Transmission
Storage volume Bugger all
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Bore X stroke ---
Compression ratio ---
Chassis Steel tube
Front suspension Twin-downtube fork; 55 mm (2.16 in) travel
Rear suspension Single shock; 65 mm (2.55 in) travel
Front brake Drum
Rear brake Drum
Front wheel/tyre 120/90-10
Rear wheel/tyre 130/90-10
Length ---
Width ---
Wheelbase 1265 mm (49.8 in)
Max speed (km/hr) 65ish
Type approval ---
Consumption (ECE applicable text cycle) ---
Consumption @km/h - km/l ---
Audible Indicator yes
Full helmet storage no
Glove box no
Fuel Guage light at 1 litre
Trip Meter no
Seat release (via remote control) no
Seat release (remote, ignition/switch) no
Alarm no
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Eyebrows
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written by Eyebrows , May 12, 2009
I passed my compulsory basic training in London on a Zoomer (Ruckus by it's European name). I loved it. It has a bit of a cult (yes that's an l not an n) following in London, with a lot of graphic designers and creative types riding them because they look impractically cool and carefree.

It always makes me smile when I see one (the bike not the rider).

In the UK, they cost around £2300, which is a bit of a bloody cheek if you ask me (there's about USD $1.5 to £1).

What's the justification for the price difference Honda?
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