Across 21 covered model years from 2004 to 2025, the Honda Ruckus motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 194 lb (88 kg) and dry weights ranging from 181 lb (82.1 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Ruckus weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Ruckus?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Ruckus is lighter than about 90.7% of 70 Honda scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Ruckus weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Dry weight | 181 lb (82.1 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 US gal (4.92 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.1 lb (3.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.25 cc / lb to 0.27 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 369.4 lb / 100 cc to 395.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 189.1 lb (85.8 kg) to 202.1 lb (91.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Ruckus weight FAQ
What does the Honda Ruckus weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 194 lb (88 kg) for wet/running weight and 181 lb (82.1 kg) to 194 lb (88 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda Ruckus heavy compared with other Honda scooters?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 9th weight percentile among 70 Honda scooters, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda Ruckus weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda Ruckus fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.3 US gal (4.92 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 8.1 lb (3.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Ruckus with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 374 lb (169.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Honda Ruckus after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 189.1 lb (85.8 kg) to 202.1 lb (91.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How large is the Honda Ruckus engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.25 cc per lb to 0.27 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda Ruckus years?
The usable year data ranges from 181 lb (82.1 kg) in 2006-2007 to 194 lb (88 kg) in 2008-2023.
Is the Honda Ruckus above or below the typical Honda scooter weight?
The model sits about 62.8 lb (28.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda scooter weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.