Honda Big Ruckus Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Big Ruckus motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 164.2 kg (362 lb).

Key specifications

2006Year released
249 ccDisplacement
164.2 kgDry weight
716 mmSeat height
12.1 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase

How the Honda Big Ruckus compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 56% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 35th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height716 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 19th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity12.1 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 10% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Honda models.

Seat height19th

716 mm — taller than about 19% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity43rd

12.1 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,455 mm
This bike

1,455

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height716 mm
This bike

716

Honda avg

780

8% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,455 mmSeat 716 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 110/90-12 front / 130/70-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-12
Rear tire size 130/70-12
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 12 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2006

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.7 x 60 mm (2.9 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. 30 mm CV with auto-enricher
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Fully transistorized

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 33mm hydraulic fork
Rear suspension Single-side swingarm with single shock absorber
Front wheel travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 96 mm (3.8 inches)
Rake 25.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 110/90-12
Rear tire 130/70-12

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 164.2 kg (362 lb)
Seat height 716 mm (28.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.11 L (3.20 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Silver
Price as new US$ 5499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: PS250

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.