Everyone loves the ruckus. its looks mostly, but is it worth paying that much for a scooter that underperforms against other scooters of similar displacement?
@@rickellithorpe7428 early ruckus had a very problematic crank bearing eating problem from poor crankcase ventilation, so engine swaps became popular and then other people wanted the same speed and it was all over.
The Honda Ruckus is the truck of the scooter world. Very utilitarian in it's design. The open, under seat storage, means one can carry oversized loads like long and or wide items that won't fit in a regular scooter carriage area. On mine, I added an over sized trunk on the back to add lockable storage space. Sure it cost more but the trunk makes the scooter stand out more in traffic, plus the added brake light makes it easier to see. Being as it's a Honda and this model has been around for a very long time the engine build it extremely reliable. I expect the Ruckus to be running long after most other scooters have been give new lives as recycled flatware or sheet metal. My 2015 Ruck is still running strong after 8100 miles.
I have a 2005...it's my parts-chaser, my mileage disposal unit, my grocery-grabber, and my back-up vehicle when the 4-wheel cage is down. STILL over 100mpg! i.imgur.com/lJ1I27z.jpg
I have one... got it from my dad, he used it for years to get to work and by now it has 42000 Kilometers on its back (around 26000 miles) and it still works without any problems whatsoever and i still get 200 km (around 125 miles) on the single gallon tank i mean yes its slow, but its reliable, super cheap to operate and you can transport a bunch of stuff on there, and the transportation aspect is quite important to me since this is the only vehicle i got
Damn, i've got a Zoomer with 21000 km (13000 miles) and I hope it'll never break. I once knew this guy who had bought a honda zoomer with 100000 kilometers on it and the amazing thing was it was used as a pizza delivery scooter.
I recently bought one as an "around town" mode of transportation. It essentially has scaled down the two-wheel experience, and there is something satisfying about driving something slow at wide open throttle all the time.
I have a 2003 Honda Ruckus original owner I was the 1st one 2 buy it from the motorcycle shop lol & it's still all stock!!! 15 yrs later. I also have the Yamaha Zuma 125 & Honda Grom... Love me sum lil bikes! 😍💪👍
Allistair Neil I won’t sell mine either. The TOD on the title for mine has my nephew’s name in it. If it’s still in great shape I might just give it to him when he gets to be like twelve or thirteen.
Odd that your ruckus only does 36mph tops I find. Mine does 42mph flat or around 38mph on a hilly road (where I'm from they're the majority). Also haven't encountered the Handlebar issue and we're the same height. What model year is yours? I got a 2017 one.
I've had all sorts of motorcycles over the years, and the ruckus always puts the biggest smile on my face even though it's the lowest power (other than my pw50 when I was a child).
I love my ruckus, I’ve been driving it to and from work for years, I only wish I new more about moding it out. because if I could I really wish I could go closer to 40 or 45 MPH when traffic is going faster than usual.
Try looking up changing the variator rollers, going to sliders really helps and is pretty easy especially with an impact driver electric or air powered if you have a friend with one
I have over 300 videos on my Channel of a Honda ruckus I rebuilt for a client. The bike had 23,000 US Miles on it at the time. The engine is a technical marvel but the vacuum hoses are a space shuttle nightmare puzzle. The ruckus is not overrated as long as you want to keep a scooter over six months where similar Chinese scooter fall the Fuck apart. RESPECT RH DSD
I want one. I just have no practical use for one. I can't really take it anywhere from where I live. I could put around town I guess but that would be about it. Just pointless riding for the most part. If I lived close to where I worked and could take this legally to work, I would definitely do it.
There's nothing wrong with taking the Ruckus to work. I did last year. 35 miles each way took an hour and 10 minutes in each direction. The Ruckus tops out at 39 mph with a new drive belt and loses about 2 mph after about 7000 miles. Sure it's slower than regular traffic and you have to keep to the right but considering the money saved it pays for itself. I was saving $5 per day in gas alone. Add that up and I saved $600 last summer
One more point you should point out is, that bike can off road on trails because of the tires . And on lightly wet roads , those kind of tires will grip the road better and if it does start to slip sideways you can brace with your leg.
I have owned 2 Honda Zommer (as they were called here in Europé).My favorites among all the mopeds I owned, they were quite expensive here too, so they disappeared from the market.With a modification of the exhaust an a Polini speedcontrol variator,i could Cruise in 60 km/h.
I don't know if it is overrated but I love its look. Too bad people ruin its look just to modify it because honestly the drop and stretch people do to it looks stupid.
Funny thing the ruckus has been my first scooter ever before the craze happen. I got mine in 05 due to my mother making a random buy and ended up never using it and then just gave it to me and have never seen and or wanted to get another scooter it is the best thing ever but I have used a Toni's moped during its down time when I blew the motor due to being stupid and waited until some one had a complete engine carb and wheel combo with low miles due to a GY swap and snagged a good one for $100 bucks and got back on the road and it's a 05 with a 2012 engine with no problems
my ruckus is one of the funnest toys Ive ever had and I have lots. put a polini variator on a stock ruckus so itll do 50 MPH and its an incredible machine.
Have you verified the MPH on that Polini Variator? I'm thinking about doing something like that but have read mixed reviews about speed accuracy. Some say it's a BS claim while others tout it as true. Videos show them installing the thing but no proof of concept displayed.
The variator itself doesn't increase top speed. It could if you modified it a bit but in the end not much. It increases the acceleration significantly though over stock. the sleeve through the middle could be ground or cut to shorten its length effectively increasing the diameter of the belt at wide open, you'd maybe get 1 or 2 mph more but risk throwing the belt off. top speed increased to about 40/41 mph with an ncy (unlimited) CDI it makes a little more HP and has no rev limiter so you get more RPM at the top end. I still have stock air filter and exhaust right now and the variator and CDI are my only 2 mods at 4o MPH
it's a 50cc scooter, I didn't buy it to go fast. That's what sportbikes are for. 50cc are for fun, and cruising around the neighborhood. I've never ridden a more fun scooter that's also pretty practical for commuting. Speed limit is 30mph all through the city, so somehow I manage to break the speed limit even on this glorified bicycle.
The Honda Ruckus is not overrated at all. For the money, reliability, gas mileage, its easy to maintain and repair, and with a couple of bicycle saddle bags and a rack it is completely utilitarian. Not to mention it is just fun to ride. Nothing makes me happier that a day of riding my scooter with no particular place to be. yes you can buy a used car or truck for thee thousand but you will pay more for gas, insurance, tires, repairs, etc.. My insurance for an entire year of full coverage is only $200.00. Who ever doesn't like a Honda Ruckus should just SHUT THE RUCK UP! World funnest scooter! But seriously I do agree if they would introduce a new model that was a foot longer with a 150cc engine, disk brakes, and a little more ground clearance I would buy one in a minute.
Where I'm from the faster 50cc scooters are a fail due to state laws. In Indiana the state laws say if a 50cc scooter is designed to go faster than 35 mph it must be licensed as a motorcycle and requires a motorcycle license. The Honda Ruckus is a water cooled 50cc scooter and is well worth the price. Parts are easier to obtain for one and being a Honda it will run forever if it is maintained.
I have the Yamaha C3, and do not need insurance in MI with a 49cc engine. All that's required is a moped sticker every three years. Also, yes, the C3 is faster than the Ruckus' I've come across....by quite a bit!
I got one to build my credit and run errands in town. Its being delivered from honda to the cycle shop in a few days i got a gray one. Im gonna do all led lights new battery and add a radiator fan. Thats probably it tho. People do all these mods. Its a 49cc engine you cant expect wheelies haha the harder you push it the faster it breaks. I had a cheapo 2 stroke chinese bike before.. it sat for almost ten years before i bought it for a couple hundred it had less than 100 miles on it. Im curious to see the difference. Between a quenjeng and a honda lol.
I live in AZ and it is not ideal for this state. Too many jacked up hillbilly trucks everywhere. the speed limit on main streets is on the low end 40/45. The safest no problem riding I do is at night. and on mostly side streets
Inexpensive platform, huge aftermarket parts choices, and a club, event social structure around them. Like a semi-customized Harley except without the $30,000 dollar investment. Once Honda decides to introduce a 150cc version, the game will change again.
i have a car, but im so intrigued by the ruckus that im gonna get one, mod it, and then just go on a long trip on it and come back home after a couple months of traveling and likely just going to sell my car and keep the ruckus.
For the price and reliability I'm sure it's great. They should have a 125cc version with a few more options. I love my bws 125 as it checks all the boxes and still gets good mileage.
I owned one. It's over rated big time. Its slow, sluggish, has hard suspension and a stiff seat. The drum brakes make it unsafe as it's hard to stop. I'm a smaller rider too , I would hate to see a fat guy try to ride this thing. As much as I think they suck I am looking to buy another one because it was too much fun on the trails. and it looks awesome. Thats probably the only thing good about these bikes is they are unique and get attention. Better bang for your buck is a Yamaha Bws50, especially a 2009 or lower one ( 2 strokes that have lots of torque), Bws is way more comfortable to ride, you are higher up and more visible to drivers. A stock BWS goes faster stock than some rucks that are modified. My 09 bws 50 did 70 km/h stock and 100 km/h with just a big bore kit and pipe, jet .
I get 114 mpg when run at 25mph the entire time. 90 mpg open throttle. That is when it is new. You get slightly less as the drive belt wears out. Also, the top speed is 39 mph on a long flat level road.
When riding a 50cc scooter, im never going 25mph, im all open all the time. And i imagine if you dont live in the city this is how its going to be ridden.
Great bike slow as hell cant even go up a slight up grade without moving over for cars blocking traffic needs a bigger engine for a four stroke then it would be perfect.
25mph will get you 114mpg, wide open all the time is 90mpg. This guy is an amateur. Wants to go faster than legal, fails to stop at stop signs and has not really done any research. I bought a 2015 Honda Ruckus and have had zero problems over a 5 year run time. 13,850 miles and five years of back and forth to work is very reliable and reasonable. The only down side is after that many miles it's developed a slight oil leak and it's now time to get it serviced.
@@josephfoster3819 BUT a lot of them look like theyre 50cc. you can get away with a lot, my grandpas put a moped license plate on his 150 for 30 years and never got pulled over!
This thing is the Jeep of the scooter world, realistically too much money for what you get, just like Jeep. Should be 150cc, better dash, disc brakes. If they put some upgrades on a newer version I'm in meanwhile I will keep my Piaggio.
the point I was making earlier is that the ruckus is NOT the jeep of scooters - - - -it looks tough but the low clearance and long wheel base limits it to only the smoothest of roads.
@@VehicleHunter I looked on line and saw 125 and 250 for sale, either they are conversions or as I am in the UK if you're not, maybe they don't sell in that country?
@@1960ARC Oh ok, i think i know what you are talking about. I think for 125ccs they put chinese motors in the ruckus. And the 250cc, there is a big ruckus version that is a 250cc single. I rode one but didn't like it. Suprisingly the 250cc Big Ruckus holds its value. So its a good flip if you can manage it.
@@VehicleHunter Thanks for the info. I actually ride a Vespa Primavera 125, it's top speed is 65 mph due to its rev limiter. it's ok for me I avoid Motorways, unless its impossible, then I limit their use, as its not the most fun just sitting at 65 mph with cars passing at over 70 mph. I mostly ride in town or country roads.
Its 49 cc so it doesn't require a motorcycle license, so that appeals to a lot of people just looking to commute around. Where I live (Colorado), a three year low power scooter tag was $26 and the insurance is $82 a year. 250cc scooters have to plated here for around $156 every two years, and insurance is the same as any 250cc motorcycle.
I have the UK spec version called the "Zoomer". You don't believe the 110 miles to the gallon? well assuming we're talking the same gallon, mine does 110 all day long, but mine differs from yours in a few ways, 1) Your's takes a bigger spark plug so you probably get a bigger bang. 2) mine has fuel injection which is made for ultimate precision and fuel economy. 3) because of the 2 previous mentions, yours does 36mph and mine does 25mph. so, if you'd rather trade more speed for mpg, give me a shout we'll do a swap, anything out of town that's not on unused feels bloody scary around impatient drivers and lorry's. so count your blessings :-)
Alot of people in the U.S. believe the ruckus or zoomer does 45-50mph out of the box. And i've yet to see this here unless the scooter is very modded. I'd love to test ride a European spec zoomer, but unless i go to europe that wont happen. Interesting is that while traveling in Europe i did not see many Ruckuses.
Some of European country all 50cc scooter are limited to 45 km/h. But out of the box 50 or 55 km/h. Goes 75 if moded(illegal). Still no injection model available. Last model from 2016. Yamaha Zuma Is not available. Vespa or piagio are overrated. Ruckus and Zuma have no purpose around there. Not enough offroad. You must also ride on the selected road only. Road with the speed above 50 km/h is restricted. U must use the bike line.
like an upstairs apartment? dude.. it doesnt weigh much.. personally id take it up.. but im pretty muscular. I just like the peace of mind that its WAY less likely to get stolen
Wouldn't that be nice, bringing it inside every time. I would but then the stairs and small landing at the bottom make it difficult plus the self closing door is sure to be a headache as well.
I bought my Ruckus new in 2005...my insurance agent had to call corporate to figure out what it was. I have added ammo box side cans, a wind and leg shield, a Bluetooth sound system, a luggage rack, and enclosed the underseat area. I STILL get over 100 mpg! i.imgur.com/lJ1I27z.jpg
If the ruckus was still 2 stroke it would have more pep. I own a 2009 yamaha Zuma 2 stroke and I run circles around rucks. 4 stroke 50ccs are a bit too sluggish for my taste
reliability king it just might be. i think the fake ones...in majority the bike life ones. Have wrongly tacked on allot of the shade the ruckus gets. It isn't the fastest or "wheeliest" but hopefully you aren't looking for that in this anyway. This will literally drive across the country if you don't already know that at this point.
>buy razkull >use spare 1k you saved from not buying a grom on mods for razkull >*profit* : looks like a baby ducati *and* has the performance to back up it's looks
Hm ? Not at all. :-) My record is starting it with 1 kick in -10* F thats -23* C. 1- 3 was the norm. Warm it up and take it a mile to the grocery store. I live on a hill and my driveway is a hill. I’m pushing 60 yrs old - over the weight limit on the Ruck and get 40 - 42 MPH out of it when the Barometric Pressure is up and on dry days. LOL Plus between 70-80 mpg out of it wide open all of the time.
You are stating you don't like the *stock* 50cc Honda Ruckus when compared to 125cc and larger competing brands. That's not terribly surprising. The photos of all the modded Ruckus bikes at the beginning of the video are the common mod using the GY6 Chinese scooter engine that can bolt right up to the stock Ruckus with only a couple of aftermarket brackets. Considering you can get a GY6 engine NEW wth all the parts for $250 delivered makes it a very affordable conversion option. And with 150cc, these things are, well, huge smile makers.
thats your opinion and youre entitled to that but i say its the best you forgot a lot of key factors as to why and how the honda ruckus an amazing scooter. yes it has some down falls but they were built for off road not pavement queens. look up the history i can remember what the previous versions were called i briefly found out last week. but they were 49 cc 3 speed trial scooter. they sell to this day upwards a round 5k or higher. You forgot the liquid cooling. thats why they have the pep never running hot, even while on trials or mudd lol. cool video though
Strangely enough the yamaha c3 that i had previously ridden and compared to the ruckus was also liquid cooled. What other benefits does the ruckus have?
The answer is "No" its not overated.
No not over rated...Whats over rated is those puting a gy6 motor on the ruckus frame.
@@rickellithorpe7428 early ruckus had a very problematic crank bearing eating problem from poor crankcase ventilation, so engine swaps became popular and then other people wanted the same speed and it was all over.
Thank you
The Honda ruckus is literally the best purchase i have ever made
same! This thing kicks ass. It's slow, it's stupid looking, and I love THE HELL OUT OF IT.
Dr. DangerCat As well cheap.
4k is not cheap
Where the hell you buying a Ruckus for 4k at?
Kelly Marshall that's what I'm saying. $2699 off the showroom floor. 4K. Someone is hosing you my friend.
The Honda Ruckus is the truck of the scooter world. Very utilitarian in it's design. The open, under seat storage, means one can carry oversized loads like long and or wide items that won't fit in a regular scooter carriage area. On mine, I added an over sized trunk on the back to add lockable storage space. Sure it cost more but the trunk makes the scooter stand out more in traffic, plus the added brake light makes it easier to see. Being as it's a Honda and this model has been around for a very long time the engine build it extremely reliable. I expect the Ruckus to be running long after most other scooters have been give new lives as recycled flatware or sheet metal. My 2015 Ruck is still running strong after 8100 miles.
you have another 40k to go friend!
I have a 2005...it's my parts-chaser, my mileage disposal unit, my grocery-grabber, and my back-up vehicle when the 4-wheel cage is down. STILL over 100mpg! i.imgur.com/lJ1I27z.jpg
Well said.
I believe that "red sign" near the end is where you "stop, then go".
Is that what it means?
I have one... got it from my dad, he used it for years to get to work and by now it has 42000 Kilometers on its back (around 26000 miles) and it still works without any problems whatsoever and i still get 200 km (around 125 miles) on the single gallon tank
i mean yes its slow, but its reliable, super cheap to operate and you can transport a bunch of stuff on there, and the transportation aspect is quite important to me since this is the only vehicle i got
Damn, i've got a Zoomer with 21000 km (13000 miles) and I hope it'll never break. I once knew this guy who had bought a honda zoomer with 100000 kilometers on it and the amazing thing was it was used as a pizza delivery scooter.
my got 25.000km do you guys think i could still ride it for more years to come?
I recently bought one as an "around town" mode of transportation. It essentially has scaled down the two-wheel experience, and there is something satisfying about driving something slow at wide open throttle all the time.
Absolutely love my Ruckus, reliable and amazing ride. I've ridden it over 300 miles in a day without issues.
Wow!!
I have a 2003 Honda Ruckus original owner I was the 1st one 2 buy it from the motorcycle shop lol & it's still all stock!!! 15 yrs later. I also have the Yamaha Zuma 125 & Honda Grom... Love me sum lil bikes! 😍💪👍
My only criticism is that I've had three. I didn't ever sell one. They ALL got nicked!
Allistair Neil I won’t sell mine either.
The TOD on the title for mine has my nephew’s name in it. If it’s still in great shape I might just give it to him when he gets to be like twelve or thirteen.
Side mounted pegs makes the ride more comfortable.
MET motor and an upgrade carb gives it a nice boost!
U see your in Maryland, do you have any good places to ride ?
Odd that your ruckus only does 36mph tops I find. Mine does 42mph flat or around 38mph on a hilly road (where I'm from they're the majority). Also haven't encountered the Handlebar issue and we're the same height. What model year is yours? I got a 2017 one.
I don't agree. However ... you review things very well, and are pretty even handed in explaining the pro's and cons. Thumbs up ...
I've had all sorts of motorcycles over the years, and the ruckus always puts the biggest smile on my face even though it's the lowest power (other than my pw50 when I was a child).
Your ending comment, the what scooters do you recommend?
I got 114 mpg when it was new and I had to break it in and ride 25 mph or less. Full throttle it's 90 mpg. exactly like you said.
I love my ruckus, I’ve been driving it to and from work for years, I only wish I new more about moding it out.
because if I could I really wish I could go closer to 40 or 45 MPH when traffic is going faster than usual.
Try looking up changing the variator rollers, going to sliders really helps and is pretty easy especially with an impact driver electric or air powered if you have a friend with one
I have over 300 videos on my Channel of a Honda ruckus I rebuilt for a client. The bike had 23,000 US Miles on it at the time. The engine is a technical marvel but the vacuum hoses are a space shuttle nightmare puzzle. The ruckus is not overrated as long as you want to keep a scooter over six months where similar Chinese scooter fall the Fuck apart. RESPECT RH DSD
I want one. I just have no practical use for one. I can't really take it anywhere from where I live. I could put around town I guess but that would be about it. Just pointless riding for the most part. If I lived close to where I worked and could take this legally to work, I would definitely do it.
There's nothing wrong with taking the Ruckus to work. I did last year. 35 miles each way took an hour and 10 minutes in each direction. The Ruckus tops out at 39 mph with a new drive belt and loses about 2 mph after about 7000 miles. Sure it's slower than regular traffic and you have to keep to the right but considering the money saved it pays for itself. I was saving $5 per day in gas alone. Add that up and I saved $600 last summer
I want two of them...one to set on fire, the other to shoot out of a cannon.
I got to vehicles and just purchased one. Absolutely rite, no need for it just looks fun.
Good video, thanks!
Ruckus or c3?
great review!
I bought mine in 2005....there have been times when it's been my ONLY transportation....but it's a Honda...NO PROB!
BRO ITS AWESOME.. UNDERRATED MY FRIEND
One more point you should point out is, that bike can off road on trails because of the tires . And on lightly wet roads , those kind of tires will grip the road better and if it does start to slip sideways you can brace with your leg.
i dont like how it doesnt have a front brake..what are your thoughts on the yamaha zuma?
It has a front brake my dude . It's a drum brake not a disc brake
Very nice Review. Well done, Great Job. Buying a Honda Scooter seems to be a very smart choice, save money, eco-friendly and FUN to ride....
I have owned 2 Honda Zommer (as they were called here in Europé).My favorites among all the mopeds I owned, they were quite expensive here too, so they disappeared from the market.With a modification of the exhaust an a Polini speedcontrol variator,i could Cruise in 60 km/h.
Gettin my 2019 delivered Thursday 🤗🤗
How do you like the ruckus?
I just bought mine and I love it!
Is there a way to store the helmet in the tiny storage space?
Half helmet fits underneath in the chase bag.
Great review, I love my Zoomer (as it’s called in Europe), the pros definitely outweigh the cons
is your's fuel injected aswell?
I don't know if it is overrated but I love its look. Too bad people ruin its look just to modify it because honestly the drop and stretch people do to it looks stupid.
Funny thing the ruckus has been my first scooter ever before the craze happen. I got mine in 05 due to my mother making a random buy and ended up never using it and then just gave it to me and have never seen and or wanted to get another scooter it is the best thing ever but I have used a Toni's moped during its down time when I blew the motor due to being stupid and waited until some one had a complete engine carb and wheel combo with low miles due to a GY swap and snagged a good one for $100 bucks and got back on the road and it's a 05 with a 2012 engine with no problems
my ruckus is one of the funnest toys Ive ever had and I have lots. put a polini variator on a stock ruckus so itll do 50 MPH and its an incredible machine.
Have you verified the MPH on that Polini Variator? I'm thinking about doing something like that but have read mixed reviews about speed accuracy. Some say it's a BS claim while others tout it as true. Videos show them installing the thing but no proof of concept displayed.
The variator itself doesn't increase top speed. It could if you modified it a bit but in the end not much. It increases the acceleration significantly though over stock. the sleeve through the middle could be ground or cut to shorten its length effectively increasing the diameter of the belt at wide open, you'd maybe get 1 or 2 mph more but risk throwing the belt off. top speed increased to about 40/41 mph with an ncy (unlimited) CDI it makes a little more HP and has no rev limiter so you get more RPM at the top end. I still have stock air filter and exhaust right now and the variator and CDI are my only 2 mods at 4o MPH
most fun 50cc i've ever ridden. i've hit 42mph on mine indicated by gps
Dr. DangerCat Hit 63mph on a stock Malaguti with Minarelli engine, so thats not even fast.
it's a 50cc scooter, I didn't buy it to go fast. That's what sportbikes are for. 50cc are for fun, and cruising around the neighborhood. I've never ridden a more fun scooter that's also pretty practical for commuting. Speed limit is 30mph all through the city, so somehow I manage to break the speed limit even on this glorified bicycle.
@@HypnoticPattern facts. my city has a 35 mph speed limit and my baby keeps up.
The Honda Ruckus is not overrated at all. For the money, reliability, gas mileage, its easy to maintain and repair, and with a couple of bicycle saddle bags and a rack it is completely utilitarian. Not to mention it is just fun to ride. Nothing makes me happier that a day of riding my scooter with no particular place to be. yes you can buy a used car or truck for thee thousand but you will pay more for gas, insurance, tires, repairs, etc.. My insurance for an entire year of full coverage is only $200.00. Who ever doesn't like a Honda Ruckus should just SHUT THE RUCK UP! World funnest scooter! But seriously I do agree if they would introduce a new model that was a foot longer with a 150cc engine, disk brakes, and a little more ground clearance I would buy one in a minute.
i like your style.
@@johnbellamy6449 thank you.
how come they won't make a 125cc ruckus ?
Do u have to mix gas
Where I'm from the faster 50cc scooters are a fail due to state laws. In Indiana the state laws say if a 50cc scooter is designed to go faster than 35 mph it must be licensed as a motorcycle and requires a motorcycle license. The Honda Ruckus is a water cooled 50cc scooter and is well worth the price. Parts are easier to obtain for one and being a Honda it will run forever if it is maintained.
I have two Rucks, love them both. :)
No you didn't.
Do you need to shift? or is it just continuous?
just one really long gear. single speed.
I recommend you get the foot rest mod. It'll give you some leg room.
I have the Yamaha C3, and do not need insurance in MI with a 49cc engine. All that's required is a moped sticker every three years. Also, yes, the C3 is faster than the Ruckus' I've come across....by quite a bit!
Is there any cheap alternative to the Honda Ruckus?
They make honda ruckus clones. But i'd avoid them.
I just had a baby so I won't be riding much anymore. So I'm selling my Africa Twin. But I will never get rid of my Ruckus.
How much do you want for the africa twin?
I got one to build my credit and run errands in town. Its being delivered from honda to the cycle shop in a few days i got a gray one. Im gonna do all led lights new battery and add a radiator fan. Thats probably it tho. People do all these mods. Its a 49cc engine you cant expect wheelies haha the harder you push it the faster it breaks. I had a cheapo 2 stroke chinese bike before.. it sat for almost ten years before i bought it for a couple hundred it had less than 100 miles on it. Im curious to see the difference. Between a quenjeng and a honda lol.
I live in AZ and it is not ideal for this state. Too many jacked up hillbilly trucks everywhere. the speed limit on main streets is on the low end 40/45. The safest no problem riding I do is at night. and on mostly side streets
im planning to move over there i have a Yamaha zuma 125 it can go up 62 mph what about that one?
After living in Phoenix for a year, this statement is so damn true. Every road is wide and fast.
a fellow Maryland scooter fam! ayyy
Went o'l school with a Met. but yeah,Ruckus.. they rock. !!
You mean most underrated scooter ever?
No over rated. A yamaha vino kicked it's ass.
Vehicle Hunter Nah, underrated.
Dude your voice made my loins frothy.
@@VehicleHunter Yamaha Vino looks like a sissy scooter,the Ruckus looks like it'll romp all over it & crush the sissy Vino like a monster truck!
@@keepchrist That is very true. I can't deny the rugged good looks of the Honda Ruckus.
Inexpensive platform, huge aftermarket parts choices, and a club, event social structure around them. Like a semi-customized Harley except without the $30,000 dollar investment. Once Honda decides to introduce a 150cc version, the game will change again.
i have a car, but im so intrigued by the ruckus that im gonna get one, mod it, and then just go on a long trip on it and come back home after a couple months of traveling and likely just going to sell my car and keep the ruckus.
I love my Ruckus!
seriously such a good purchase
I don't get what all the Ruckus is about...
People are dying in droves to buy one.
I've never seen a drove, personally.
both comments excellent
1:26 its actually almost $3,200 out the door. the $2699 is the purchase price, but there are fees and such
I'm sure the Honda dealer snort up their sleeves with laughter on the way to the bank.
For the price and reliability I'm sure it's great. They should have a 125cc version with a few more options. I love my bws 125 as it checks all the boxes and still gets good mileage.
Yes a 125cc would be great
I've been wanting one since high school this year I'm buy it and I know I'm regret not buying it sooner
Honda only offers 2 50cc scooters, and yamaha isn’t even offering one in the US right now...guess I’ll go for the Ruck
I owned one. It's over rated big time. Its slow, sluggish, has hard suspension and a stiff seat. The drum brakes make it unsafe as it's hard to stop. I'm a smaller rider too , I would hate to see a fat guy try to ride this thing.
As much as I think they suck I am looking to buy another one because it was too much fun on the trails. and it looks awesome. Thats probably the only thing good about these bikes is they are unique and get attention.
Better bang for your buck is a Yamaha Bws50, especially a 2009 or lower one ( 2 strokes that have lots of torque), Bws is way more comfortable to ride, you are higher up and more visible to drivers. A stock BWS goes faster stock than some rucks that are modified.
My 09 bws 50 did 70 km/h stock and 100 km/h with just a big bore kit and pipe, jet .
I get 114 mpg when run at 25mph the entire time. 90 mpg open throttle. That is when it is new. You get slightly less as the drive belt wears out. Also, the top speed is 39 mph on a long flat level road.
When riding a 50cc scooter, im never going 25mph, im all open all the time. And i imagine if you dont live in the city this is how its going to be ridden.
Me either, I'm wide open most of the time. Just making a point about the gas savings if ridden at the recommended breakin speed, lol
Not a single complaint about my 2019 ruckus and i get alot of thumbs up from other scooter riders.
Looks like DC / Maryland? Good review!
Very good. MD and DC. But we plan on doing some reviews in other places with upcoming vehicles.
LocuraCanalla I’m a Marylander and I didn’t even notice. Good spot!
I need one
If they made a 150cc Stock Ruck I would buy one tomorrow. Also.... Why does everyone stretch em? Why not make a lil off road monster out of it?
rdizzo1313 They did made Big Ruckus 250cc but sales were poor in both times, you be hardpressed to find one for sale.
Would rather get the zoomed x
Great bike slow as hell cant even go up a slight up grade without moving over for cars blocking traffic needs a bigger engine for a four stroke then it would be perfect.
25mph will get you 114mpg, wide open all the time is 90mpg. This guy is an amateur. Wants to go faster than legal, fails to stop at stop signs and has not really done any research. I bought a 2015 Honda Ruckus and have had zero problems over a 5 year run time. 13,850 miles and five years of back and forth to work is very reliable and reasonable. The only down side is after that many miles it's developed a slight oil leak and it's now time to get it serviced.
if they made it a 125cc I would by it instantly
Even if they used that 110 that they put in the 2010 Elite...that would be awesome
The point is in most states anything more than 50cc is legally a motorcycle and not a scooter
@@josephfoster3819 BUT a lot of them look like theyre 50cc. you can get away with a lot, my grandpas put a moped license plate on his 150 for 30 years and never got pulled over!
@@irnomo9784 the problem is getting a moped license plate for it .
Joseph Foster Nothing is hard to get on eBay, three bucks
Just got another one brand new 2024 its my 4th Ruckus
Rock Creek?
i always wanted the honda Big ruckus you know the 250
I bought a used 2014 honda grom for same price as 2009 used ruckus!
The Ruckus is in a class of its own, you pay for a one-of-a-kind.
This thing is the Jeep of the scooter world, realistically too much money for what you get, just like Jeep. Should be 150cc, better dash, disc brakes. If they put some upgrades on a newer version I'm in meanwhile I will keep my Piaggio.
They do have a bigger version of the ruckus. Check out the honda big ruckus review we just did. That was a bigger pile of shit than the little ruckus.
the point I was making earlier is that the ruckus is NOT the jeep of scooters - - - -it looks tough but the low clearance and long wheel base limits it to only the smoothest of roads.
Why didn't you get the 125 version?
They don't make a 125cc Honda Ruckus.
@@VehicleHunter I looked on line and saw 125 and 250 for sale, either they are conversions or as I am in the UK if you're not, maybe they don't sell in that country?
@@1960ARC Oh ok, i think i know what you are talking about. I think for 125ccs they put chinese motors in the ruckus. And the 250cc, there is a big ruckus version that is a 250cc single. I rode one but didn't like it. Suprisingly the 250cc Big Ruckus holds its value. So its a good flip if you can manage it.
And could be that im also in the U.S. You guys get all the good bikes.
@@VehicleHunter Thanks for the info. I actually ride a Vespa Primavera 125, it's top speed is 65 mph due to its rev limiter. it's ok for me I avoid Motorways, unless its impossible, then I limit their use, as its not the most fun just sitting at 65 mph with cars passing at over 70 mph. I mostly ride in town or country roads.
where i live, you don't need a plate or insurance, and a ton of other states you don't need one either.
all 50 states actually!
@@irnomo9784 www.lexingtonky.gov/mopeds-go-carts-and-scooters Read it yourself.
no, and I don't even have one 😂😭😭😭😭😭
Why buy that when you can get a 250 cc ccs sg for around the same price
Its 49 cc so it doesn't require a motorcycle license, so that appeals to a lot of people just looking to commute around. Where I live (Colorado), a three year low power scooter tag was $26 and the insurance is $82 a year. 250cc scooters have to plated here for around $156 every two years, and insurance is the same as any 250cc motorcycle.
acceleration is about weight, top speed is about aero dynamics.
I have the UK spec version called the "Zoomer". You don't believe the 110 miles to the gallon? well assuming we're talking the same gallon, mine does 110 all day long, but mine differs from yours in a few ways, 1) Your's takes a bigger spark plug so you probably get a bigger bang. 2) mine has fuel injection which is made for ultimate precision and fuel economy. 3) because of the 2 previous mentions, yours does 36mph and mine does 25mph. so, if you'd rather trade more speed for mpg, give me a shout we'll do a swap, anything out of town that's not on unused feels bloody scary around impatient drivers and lorry's. so count your blessings :-)
Alot of people in the U.S. believe the ruckus or zoomer does 45-50mph out of the box. And i've yet to see this here unless the scooter is very modded. I'd love to test ride a European spec zoomer, but unless i go to europe that wont happen. Interesting is that while traveling in Europe i did not see many Ruckuses.
Some of European country all 50cc scooter are limited to 45 km/h. But out of the box 50 or 55 km/h. Goes 75 if moded(illegal). Still no injection model available. Last model from 2016. Yamaha Zuma Is not available. Vespa or piagio are overrated. Ruckus and Zuma have no purpose around there. Not enough offroad. You must also ride on the selected road only. Road with the speed above 50 km/h is restricted. U must use the bike line.
Thanks for making this video, but it would be much better without the music.
If you have this or a grom simply bring it inside instead of leaving it on the fricking sidewalk
What if you live in an apartment?
like an upstairs apartment? dude.. it doesnt weigh much.. personally id take it up.. but im pretty muscular. I just like the peace of mind that its WAY less likely to get stolen
Wouldn't that be nice, bringing it inside every time. I would but then the stairs and small landing at the bottom make it difficult plus the self closing door is sure to be a headache as well.
I love it but to make it break 45mph it takes a lot of work. Its not worth it imo when I can't even hit the 45mph speed limit in my area.
Get yourself a yamaha zuma prebug/bugeye or a honda elite. Super cheap to modify and way cheaper than the ruckus.
mini bikes are back * and bigger than ever.. ego era is history*
I agree, there are plenty of tiny bikes that are better than the ruckus.
Yes it is
I bought my Ruckus new in 2005...my insurance agent had to call corporate to figure out what it was. I have added ammo box side cans, a wind and leg shield, a Bluetooth sound system, a luggage rack, and enclosed the underseat area. I STILL get over 100 mpg! i.imgur.com/lJ1I27z.jpg
If the ruckus was still 2 stroke it would have more pep. I own a 2009 yamaha Zuma 2 stroke and I run circles around rucks. 4 stroke 50ccs are a bit too sluggish for my taste
2 strokes are fast. But definatly don't miss them. You should look into aprilia sr50s if you are into fast performance on a 50
You Do Have To Obey Driving Laws and In Most States You Do Have To Carry Insurance !
States vary. But most likely you have to obey all traffic laws. In DC, MC, VA you have to have insurance.
I'm confused. You spent 7 minutes telling us why you like the Ruckus, then end with "there are several better scooters on the market for the money"?
I'm getting a 2018 Yamaha Zuma 50cc , I really don't like the Honda 50cc
reliability king it just might be. i think the fake ones...in majority the bike life ones. Have wrongly tacked on allot of the shade the ruckus gets. It isn't the fastest or "wheeliest" but hopefully you aren't looking for that in this anyway. This will literally drive across the country if you don't already know that at this point.
>buy razkull
>use spare 1k you saved from not buying a grom on mods for razkull
>*profit* : looks like a baby ducati *and* has the performance to back up it's looks
Hm ? Not at all. :-) My record is starting it with 1 kick in -10* F thats -23* C. 1- 3 was the norm. Warm it up and take it a mile to the grocery store. I live on a hill and my driveway is a hill. I’m pushing 60 yrs old - over the weight limit on the Ruck and get 40 - 42 MPH out of it when the Barometric Pressure is up and on dry days. LOL Plus between 70-80 mpg out of it wide open all of the time.
I love kick starting it just because it makes the other moto guys laugh as they kick over their big bikes.
got one today ,i am 73 and have three other bikes. love my toys.
DEPENDs where you live, I live in Texas and you have to have your motorcycle license
You are stating you don't like the *stock* 50cc Honda Ruckus when compared to 125cc and larger competing brands. That's not terribly surprising. The photos of all the modded Ruckus bikes at the beginning of the video are the common mod using the GY6 Chinese scooter engine that can bolt right up to the stock Ruckus with only a couple of aftermarket brackets. Considering you can get a GY6 engine NEW wth all the parts for $250 delivered makes it a very affordable conversion option. And with 150cc, these things are, well, huge smile makers.
Actually I was comparing to a 50cc Yamaha c3.
Opps i also compared it to my elite 110. You bring up good points sir
I like the Ruckus but the Yamaha Zuma & Zuma 125 are much better.
thats your opinion and youre entitled to that but i say its the best you forgot a lot of key factors as to why and how the honda ruckus an amazing scooter. yes it has some down falls but they were built for off road not pavement queens. look up the history i can remember what the previous versions were called i briefly found out last week. but they were 49 cc 3 speed trial scooter. they sell to this day upwards a round 5k or higher. You forgot the liquid cooling. thats why they have the pep never running hot, even while on trials or mudd lol. cool video though
Strangely enough the yamaha c3 that i had previously ridden and compared to the ruckus was also liquid cooled. What other benefits does the ruckus have?