Honda Metropolitan Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Metropolitan motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine and an automatic gearbox.

Key specifications

2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
49 ccDisplacement
711 mmSeat height
4.9 LFuel tank
1,191 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2004200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20222023Expanding brake (drum brake). Combined braking system
Front suspension
20202023Telescopic fork
Front tire
2013202380/100-10
Fuel system
20062012Carburettor. 18 mm CV with automatic choke
20132022Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
2023Injection. PGM-FI, 19mm throttle body
Rear brakes
20162017Expanding brake (drum brake). CBS
20182023Expanding brake (drum brake). Combined Braking System
Rear tire
2013202380/100-10
Wheelbase
201320231,181 mm (46.5 inches)
Front wheel travel
2013201953 mm (2.1 inches)
2020202269 mm (2.7 inches)
202371 mm (2.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
200720104.99 L (1.32 US gal)
201120125.00 L (1.32 US gal)
201320234.54 L (1.20 US gal)
Rear wheel travel
2013202258 mm (2.3 inches)
202361 mm (2.4 inches)
Seat height
20062023719 mm (28.3 inches)

How the Honda Metropolitan 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.

Displacement49 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 91% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height711 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 9% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 18th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity4.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 64% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 8th 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.

Displacement3rd

49 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Honda models.

Seat height18th

711 mm — taller than about 18% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity8th

4.9 L — larger than about 8% 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.

Wheelbase1,191 mm
This bike

1,191

Honda avg

1,431

17% below average.

Seat height711 mm
This bike

711

Honda avg

780

9% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 49 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,191 mmSeat 711 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 90/90-10 front / 90/90-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-10
Rear tire size 90/90-10
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 10 in
Rear tire width 90 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 10 in

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Twin-downtube fork
Rear suspension Single shock
Front wheel travel 48 mm (1.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 66 mm (2.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 90/90-10
Rear tire 90/90-10

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 711 mm (28.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,191 mm (46.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 4.92 L (1.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Denim, Juice, Kiwi, Salsa, Sky, Solar, Blue Hibiscus, Checkers
Price as new US$ 1749. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model id CHF50.

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.