Honda Ruckus Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Ruckus 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
739 mmSeat height
4.9 LFuel tank
1,265 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.

Fuel system
20062007Carburettor. 15 mm CV with automatic choke
20082009Carburettor. 15mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
2010Carburettor. 18mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
20112013Carburettor. 15mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
20142015Carburettor. 18mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
20162023Carburettor. 18mm CV with automatic choke
Rear suspension
20112023Single shock
Rear tire
2011130/50-10
Front wheel travel
2020202348 mm (1.9 inches)
Seat height
20062011734 mm (28.9 inches)
20122013737 mm (29.0 inches)
20142023734 mm (28.9 inches)

How the Honda 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.

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 height739 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 5% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 28th 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 height28th

739 mm — taller than about 28% 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.

Wheelbase1,265 mm
This bike

1,265

Honda avg

1,431

12% below average.

Seat height739 mm
This bike

739

Honda avg

780

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,265 mmSeat 739 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 120/90-10 front / 130/90-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/90-10
Rear tire size 130/90-10
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 10 in
Rear tire width 130 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 56 mm (2.2 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 120/90-10
Rear tire 130/90-10

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 739 mm (29.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,265 mm (49.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 4.92 L (1.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black, Yellow, Camo
Price as new US$ 1899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model id NPS50.

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.