I love your enthusiasm about the Ruck. I bought one back in March of 2016, it had 237 miles on it. It's now over 33,000 miles, all me!. No car, just the Ruckus. I commute 20 miles daily and I've ridden it on longer trips, the longest being from Los Angeles, CA to Moab, UT and back. My only mods at the time were experimenting with different variators and weights, lower handle bars, lower seat frame and better suspension (the stock front and rear suspension on the Ruckus is its clear weak point and I highly recommend upgrading, at least the rear shock with a Yamaha Zuma drop in replacement). It has been 100% reliable. Change the engine oil every 500 miles and the gear oil every 2000 or so and just keep an eye on the other stuff. A little modding is ok if you know what you're doing and what you want. I currently run it without the floorboard, with a pod filter intake instead of the airbox and the correct jets to compensate. It's been like this for over a year and is still dead reliable. Clutches do fail from time to time (high rpms and next to no speed) and belts and variators and weights wear out, but I consider all those things consumables. Be sure to look after your Ruckus and there will be more long-term fun in store for you :)
I too bought a 2016 Ruck to flip and had it sitting in the garage for almost a year and then registered it to get the paperwork going and get ready to sell it.. I planned to ride it in the meantime.. yeah man, I fell in love with it too I had about 340 miles when I bought it and just hit 4000. I've been riding a lot of other bikes over the years but this one is so much fun
I love hearing about peoples long distant travels on the ruckus there was a guy on RUclips who was traveling do United States I think or China I was watching it was pretty cool that’s so cool that you did that because I live out here in Las Vegas and I was wondering would I be able to go to Utah or LA
I test drove a ruckus when I was 280 pounds, over the weight limit. The dealer never told the weight limit and just told me to give it a test drive. I actually went 40mph (flat). How it managed to go that speed was surprising. I even turned on my Speedo from my cell phone and it said 40 as well. Right now I weigh near 245 and continuing my weight loss. When I finally get a ruckus I hope I can get down to 200 by the time I purchase one. It was a blast riding this little beast and I think having one will make me experience life differently, in a good way.
I too trying to lose weight.. My new to me Ruckus will pull my #290 , also up to about 40mph on the flats I need a better rear shock. But other than that.. she's absolutely fantastic fun bike.
@@timhudson1846 man that is great to hear! I’m still waiting to get me a ruckus. But I have been riding a friends ruckus since he has 2 of them. I’m just still in doubt if I should get warranty or just buy a used ruckus. The rear shock I think there is a direct replacement from another scooter, not sure which one. But it’s suppose to be stiffer and doesn’t make the Ruck bottom end. Enjoy your ruckus brother!
@@Win7ermu7e I agree, I always feel young again when I ride my friends ruckus, since he has 2 of them. Eventually I will get one, either have warranty or buy used. I’m down to 228 and feeling better than ever!!
@@ronmendoza1274 i am 73 ,wife 71. in the u k ride most days. wife vespa me a d v 350.royal enfield 350 and vespa 300. keep riding as long as possible. have just got a zoomer thets what its called in the u k .2006 model 5000 miles.
@@ronmendoza1274 I'M 82 SEPTEMBER, and Ruck(I) life for us is a daily regeneration of ditch colors, BLUE CHICORY! MOTTOS: PAY IT FORWARD. HELP TURTLES CROSS THE ROAD, RUKUS-SAFETY THRU COURTESYS. USE TURN SIGNAL INTENTS TO LET IMPATIENTS DO THEIR THINGS!
I have an 08 zoomer I picked up in Japan. It’s a Ruckus but fuel injected. After moving back to the states I let it sit in my shed for about 4 years. I pulled it out inflated the tires, jumped the battery and off I went. These things are outrageously reliable.
@thegreat1548 they lied on the description and sent me a muffler 🤣 seriously so I had to call and cancel I never ended up getting it I was so excited and then when I found out what they did I was pissed off and I was like F this
I’m from New England as well and I just picked up a 2008 Ruckus, so glad to hear the Honda reliability isn’t forgotten with the ruckus, definitely worth it I feel👍🏽
I have a 2009 I bought brand new in 2011 when they weren't making them anymore. Only problem was the fuel pump went out 3 years ago. Bought a cheepo on amazon and it just now went out. My fault for buying cheap aftermarket. Care for that little Honda engine and it'll run forever.
I agree with all your points! I have always been a Honda guy…first with a CT 110 I bought when I was just out of college, then a CB750( the first super bike), then an ACE 750 years late, and a Goldwing1800 during my touring years, then, and this sounds crazy, a new 2017 Ruckus…white with red seat. No mods to the engine, but I did mount a carrier rack on the back, plastic saddle bags with turn signals, and gravel guards on the headlights. I just passed the 6000 mile mark. Fair weather rider only now as I am 73 years old. It has never failed to start….a couple of years back I added a battery tender and keep it on it over the winter. More fun to ride than every bike I ever had other than the CT 110, and I consider them equal. In my state, no tag required and no insurance, no registration with state, so no gov’t hassle…not even listed on my tax assessment! Ha ha. Always kept under roof so paint looks new!
@@mikehoward8201I own a 2020 Black Ruckus, love it. I get about 100 miles to the tank, top speed about 37, already 7,000 miles and am 6’2” about 235 lbs. here in Florida you have to have regular car license and a plate is required, insurance is optional but I have liability just in case. On good sunny ☀️ days, my means of transportation to work and around town. It’s very fun to ride it. Occasionally I get here and there some impatient drivers tailgating cause they have to drive at 70 in a 35 mph zone. Offcourse it’s never been ridden on the highway only local town roads
@@josearzuaga1839 2 years later now, and mine just went into the shop because I had a flat on the back tire. Getting valves adjusted, new boots, brake calipers adjusted, oil change, new air filter, new antifreeze and new spark plug, in other words, a complete tune up and maintenance. Got 8800 miles on mine now! And still love it!
Anything Honda will last a lifetime if taken care of! And I’m not talking repairs but just simple oil changes lolol… I have a garage full of 3 wheelers from the 80s and all of em run like the day they were sold! Also been having a lot of fun with my Honda elite 80 scooter and a 250 elite scooter both from the 80s… you just can’t kill a Honda… you will never go wrong with one
I agree with reliability if kept stock. I have a Kymco & I'm always advised to mod this & that. Nope. Kept it stock & it starts everytime after 4 years of ownership
Got to love the unbelievable reliability of Honda! Got a 2012 Civic , a 2020 CRF 450r and my 2019 Ruckus! I am sipping gas and hauling ass! Once you go with a Honda you will never regret it!
Here here! Now I did end up with a bad ruckus.. needed constant valve adjustments but looking back, I kinda wanna blame the obnoxious exhaust it came with. Seriously though my Chinese scooters looked great in contrast.. now my rebel 250 on the other hand has been fantastic. Two years, 10k miles and it's always fired right up. Hot or cold. Maintenance is minimal and easy as well.
It must have alot of milage on it then if it's 2009. It's hard to believe but couple people said they got over 20,000 on a ruckus. Only 50 cc motor. Must be reliable.
Been looking at the Ruck for a while, I'm dead set on getting one and keeping it mostly stock. Brought up I wanted to get one to someone that rides a full dresser Harley and yeah the Ruck gets respect from serious bikers.
I have owned a Harley 53 years, rode serious for a few years when young & my current is an 02 Ultra with 158k on 2nd motor which I bought new. Now at age 70 the Harley is a pain in the azz to ride around town especially in summer with the heat off the motor. My 2022 Ruckus is the same fun I had as a 12 year old with a mini-bike only street legal. I have gotten into performance & it will cruise 44/46 flat road & reach 49 on a 2 mile stretch. As for respect from Harley riders ? The VAST MAJORITY of them are Weekenders/Posers/Pretenders. I refer to them mainly as Harley Motorcycle Owners. Had 1 make a comment in front of a few, my reply was "you likely don't have balls large enough to ride a tiny scooter". Happened when I rode to the local Harley dealer to pick up a part ordered for the Ultra. I'm a decades known while he was a Poser. When buddies ask me why I bought it, I tell them 106mpg & its fun.
Bought a 2020 ruckus with 240km on odometer about 2-3 months ago its bone stock all i added was under seat storage and some vinyl stickets its now got almost 1400km on odometer and its the funnest little giggle machine i ever rode
Get50 all day!!! Ive put more than 20k miles on my ruck. Across the years it's spent time stock, then heavily modified 50(its fun but not worth it especially cost wise) then Gy6 in many configurations. I rock the gy now, it's a blast hitting 65+ on 2 lane highways but the reliability is out the window! Don't do Gy6! I bought a 2nd ruck just to leave it stock and enjoy it the way it was meant to be!
@@booytoyy69 for reliability sake no. If you enjoy the current speed and can get around your local area with the 50cc just leave it in there. I might suggest looking into a Chinese scoot with a gy in it if you want to tinker and play with. They can be had 2nd hand quite affordable. Found myself a 150 "tank urban touring" for 120bux running recently.
I would be into a 50cc scooter 🛵 (my friends’ and my grocery store are all under 5 miles away), but we have a lot of 35 mph streets around here, single lane. Do you think car drivers would be annoyed and try to run me off the road for being too slow?
@@evshrug in short: who cares about other drivers! If your obeying the law and can do the speed limit or atleast near it your fine. Only time I ever felt like I was in the way was going up big hills where I was tapped out at 25mph. Even then just pull to the side if it's an option or just ride it out if it's not. My advise would be to stay very vigilant if your the slow guy on a faster road. Stay safe and have fun!
confirmed my confidence in this thing. ill have it by october; using it as a little workhorse. ill keep her stock and maintain it ofc. the community is rich, i agree
I was thinking about getting the Honda Ruckus or the Honda Metropolitan scooter I went with a Honda Metropolitan scooter because it has more storage it goes just as fast plus the Honda Metropolitan is fuel injected where the Ruckus is carbureted and it was also $400 cheaper so the Honda Metropolitan was the best choice I ever made I will buy it again in a heartbeat I love this little bike
I bought my first scooter in 2020 and yes I have more fun than what I expected. me and my girlfriend have rented a ruckus and they are great scooters. I plan on getting a Maddog ruckus in 2022. good video
I know I'm two years late but I'm 15, and I want to save up for a Honda Ruckus to drive to highschool. But I would need a car license first right? So i'd have to be 16?
Just check for requirements in your state. In my state, Arkansas, I must have a drivers license but not a motorcycle added, just regular license for under 50 cc. If you can get a license at 16, then you should be good to go!
Factory ruckus all the way! They spent millions perfecting it and so many people spend money downgrading things, nice mileage! Thanks a ton for the comment, have fun out there!
The best thing about the Honda Ruckus is you just get insurance for like $10 or $20 less or more per month get a license plate a tag whatever and you don't even need a motorcycle license for it depending on where you live in California is pretty much the only place you need a M1 license but that's bullshit but everything else it's just amazing
Bought a 2013 last month and have put over 500 miles on it. I paid 1800 bucks for it so both the guy who sold it and I got a good deal. Dealership (or "stealership" as my dad puts them, lol) wouldn't have given much more than a grand and I wouldn't have found it for less than 2300 at a dealership. It's stock but hauls ass at 45 before the limiter kicks in. I only weigh 145 pounds so that's probably contributing to the speed. But even then it doesn't drop below 25 going up a very steep hill near where I live. At 130+ mpg t's an awesome bike for both commuting and touring.
I had a Vitacci Bullet and I'd get beeped at all the time but I'm positive it was my helmet covers and that I'm a girl lol. I just traded it for a ruckus, I'm so excited to get started customizing the look! Thanks for the vid!
I just called my dealer. $2,899 plus tax, n tags and whatever else they add, and it’s $3,900 out the door. Luckily I just found one with low mileage for 2k. It’s a black 2018. Works out cause not digging the 2022 colors.
I absolutely love these Honda Ruckus is oh my God I miss mine and it only takes two $3 to fill up and you can go a hundred and sixty miles on one tank that's amazing and you just carry extra gas with you in glass bottles with a metal top and or in gas tanks underneath the seat or anywhere and you can make it to Florida to New York with less than thirty bucks Or from California from Florida with less than 60 bucks
I live in the United Kingdom and I passed my CBT test 2 days ago on one of these was an absolute joy to ride was a black 2011 model now i just need a bike haha 😂
Honda Zoomers are as rare as hen’s teeth in Scotland, however I do find I get more nods and waves from “big bikers” than I ever did on any of my old 125’s 👍
I purchased mine brand new at a Florida Honda dealer. It sat for a year and the gas went stale. I took it to a mechanic and he cleaned the carb. He also replaced the jet because he told me the factory jet was for higher altitudes. He told me my local Honda dealer gets most of there Hondas from a retailer somewhere in Colorado. I wasn't looking to modify my scooter but it does run better. Don't know if what the mechanic says is true or not but he does good work and much much cheaper than the local Honda dealer.
The modification of the ruckus drives me insane. If you want a faster bike don’t buy a 50cc. Honda engineers have designed these things to maximize reliability and commute ability, thinking you can improve that is ridiculous.
Noticed you continually advocated "stock" Ruckus as dependable while the Ruckus you are showing has its airbox eliminated & an open filtered intake. This means at the very least your carb jets have been changed to accommodate an increased air flow in which is curious without also increasing the air flow out in the exhaust. My Ruckus is very dependable, it is a full Stage 2 plus a performance carb & clutch. I went EVI instead of CDI for reasons of reliability & ability to use the stop switch. I have built dragsters both 4 & 2 wheel so I am more than adept at increasing performance without sacrificing reliability within the confines of the power plant which in this case is the 49cc GET motor. My Ruckus appears close to stock plus a solid rear carrier which is used often to transport small items & a blackout windscreen used to create a laminar instead of turbulant flow aerodynamically. My weight over curb on the bike is approx 230lbs so I upgraded the rear shock also. I can easily cruise at speeds up to 45mph around city streets flat land at sea level not wind aided. The very reason guys experience problems is the lack of an actual plan which is knowledge based & unreal over reaching expectations. Upgrades which will improve performance without reducing reliability are: 1- single wire lawnmower type tach - necessary to tune 2- Iridium spark plug 3- Variator & lightened drive face 4- variator sliders 5- kevlar belt 6- street tires 7- performance clutch (especially if above curb weight exceeds 220lbs) 8- same size performance carb (stock carb is tuned to squeeze out maximum gas mileage)
You can buy these online and get them delivered to your house that's what I'm saving up for and you don't have to worry about used vehicles and their nasty Vents and just have fun you can go anywhere you want
I’m looking into learning to drive a motorcycle so I’m getting an M1 License and a ruckus as soon as I can get one and then a grom and maybe something bigger I’m scared of big bikes
A possible video: how to load your Ruckus! I use mine for errands around town, and have different "load plans" based on what I want to do / get. Or maybe a video on your favorite accessories. I have an underseat bag on mine which is really helpful.
I have a front tube bag on the small front rack, handy for glasses and gloves, an under seat bag, for my first aid kit, lock and chain, and poncho, and the larger back rack, with a folding carrier box mounted for groceries, also hard plastic side bags on the back, for my tool kit, and gasoline 1.5 liter bottle, in case I do not quickly find a station when the orange warning low gas light comes on.
It's the easiest moped I think you get on and drive and you can literally freaking go anywhere I swear to God you can even get a pass for the beach and go on the beach with it and it's only like $3,000 brand new and I would always buy brand new that's what I'm going to do I'm going to buy a moped and drive it everywhere everybody should but this Honda Ruckus is the best one ever
For someone 6”5 by best guess would be 35-40, I go about 40-42 BUT with a huge winter coat about 35-40 so I assume that drag may be similar and noticeable for both, with the wind behind you or down hill I bet 40 though, hope that helps!
Top speed isn't all that useful unless your area is totally flat. Think about the hills.. you'll be limited to 20-25 in most cases. Sure it'll crest 40 downhill but you gotta get back up sometime. IMO, a 50cc is ok for roads with a Max of 30, maybe 35mph. Distance is whatever you can handle but from someone who's owned scooters and mopeds for 20 years, they're terrifying if you can't keep up with the flow of traffic. People tend to be assholes to scooters. They perceive them as holding them up and will pull some shitty moves to get by. I'd want at least a 125 for a daily commuter.. 250 if you wanna do a little highway riding. Defensive driving is key when it comes to anything with two wheels though.
I live in S.W. florida and people ride all year, im looking for a used ruckus but they are hard to find down here, people that buy them keep them and on the rare occasion you do find one they want top dollar for them, i would get a new one but the dealerships down here really screw you on the price, after all the fees, tax etc. etc. it's $1,200 to $1,400 more than what's listed on the price tag 😤.
@@josearzuaga1839 That's good you got one, I wound up buying a Honda Navi, the dealership had one left on the floor they wanted to get rid of so they let me have it out the door for $1,700, it was 2 years old with 1 mile on it ( new ), the only drawback is there are not a lot of mods for it like the Ruckus.
@@colinsview thanks for the response, I just got one and noticed that when night riding last night. Didn’t know if my battery went putting out enough. Btw, your videos are awesome, they definitely inspired/persuaded me to get a ruckus.
If we all got Honda Ruckus has it's so much fun oh my God and they're so cheap you could even do payments it's a little less or more than $3,000 for a brand new one but it's worth it but any kind of Transportation either way it's a metropolitan or whatever if it gets you from a b to a again or wherever you want to go it's good and they're all reliable very very reliable and if you want to kick-start their Metropolitan or the Ruckus it's one hit and it starts right up it's awesome and you could buy all the maintenance parts and everything to travel with gasoline everything
whaaaaaat?!?!? really?! I just checked Hondas site last night and I saw a price of a brand new unit of $2800 and a $200 delivery fee. Does it really end up costing 4k?
@@JustinCasanova he probably got taken to the cleaners by the dealer. Warranty, “under coating”, maintenance package, etc…. All completely unnecessary but the dealers push them hard and some people just can’t say no.
Thank you for the video , I have question please, they said it didn't need a motorcycle license but they said you need a valid driver's license, can you please tell me what do I need to ride it legally? I'm in Washington state
You can do a lot of upgrades to make the scoot look Cooool. Stuff like increasing the length, putting a Fat tire on the rear, dropping the seat height, and putting regular handlebars on. Calling everybody MAN as in Hey Man. But keep the engine stock and she will not fail you.
They say you only get 114 miles per tank of gas which is 1.3 gallons but you really get a 160 miles per tank which is 1.3 gallons it's amazing or approximately and it burns so clean you don't even smell any emissions no oil no gas and if anything you buy a muffler for 20 or 30 bucks online or whatever Parts you need for so cheap by everything extra have in stock
I understand your enthusiasm and love for the bike. Although I had a really nice Honda A.C.E. 750 with performance exhaust and an esoteric Chinese sidecar rig, my $600.00 motorized bike with a 48cc Grubbee motor has itched my motorcycle scratch for over 10 years now:)-John in Texas
What part of New England I’m in colebrook have a 150 Tao Tao I’m kidding hoping to grab a ruckus next but not from the east coast and could use some scooter friends
Had my zoomer since 2014, don't use it much coz it's only 27mph and can be scary on big roads, but now UK have altered highway code to make bigger vehicles take more responsibility and care around smaller transport vessels it should be better, I also have a ZX9R Ninja and at one point I was thinking of selling one (the ZX9R) and no one understood why I would sell a 900 ninja over a 50cc scooter, I think anyone on here reading this might understand!? A few people either not into bikes or have owned a Chinese scooter was shocked the price I paid for it, but 8 years later since covid and talk of going electric, they seem to go for almost twice as much, I didn't buy it for profit anyway, I hope to keep it as long as I live, but unfortunately it's stored in a damp place and deteriorated somewhat 😥
My sister had the Honda Metropolitan and I had the Honda Ruckus in New York when I was 15 and it was 2005 or 2006 Edition I bought or 2007 whatever and my sister fell on Sand right in front of me she hit the front brakes but these Honda Ruckus is man they can go on and off road and snow ice fast as can be there the best
It completely depends, where I live it is just a drivers license but every state around me requires registration and insurance, take a look at your local laws and thanks for the comment!
I love the Ruckus But I'm a little hesitate because it has a carburetor. After selling my last bike i vowed never to get another carbureted bike again. Any issues especially after letting it sit in the cold months ?
I have a 2018 ruckus and it’s been sitting a year and a half. battery issues ( replaced and attached battery maintenance device. Now it wont start after 2 years of non- winterized gas and sputters. Ive seen videos on fixing/ replacing parts. Do you have an idea how much money would a dealer/ garage charge to clean and replace parts?
Just replace the gas and take the carb apart, soak it, clean the injectors, etc. My dad has a honda 250 he bought new in 1982 and he has to deal with that all the time because he lets it sit too much. Start using Stabile in the gas if it's going to sit and let it run till it dies if there is a way to cut off the gas supply before it sits awhile. Fill it up only a little at a time and cycle the gas through the tank every few months, etc. or drive it more.
So I just got into electric scooters and my brother was telling me earlier today that I should really look into these, do I need insurance or a motorcycle license in order to ride one ?
That is a great question, every state or country is different. I live in Connecticut and all you need is a drivers license, no registration or motorcycle license but MOST states are much more strict. you should be able to google your states scooter laws to find it out pretty quickly, sorry I couldnt be more help, thanks!
@@colinsview no problem dude! I'm in Austin TX and this thing looks pretty awesome!!! Screw it man! I'm gonna try and get my motorcycle license this year!
Most states don't require a motorcycle endorsement but you'll need everything else that you would for a car. (Reg.. $5 for three years in Colorado, insurance.. usually ~100/year and a drivers license). Just go for the mc license though. It's not a big deal. I've owned a ruckus but definitely ended up with a lemon. Needed constant valve adjustments. I ride a rebel250 around now and love it. It's fast enough to get anywhere but you can still rev out the first 2-3 gears around town without actually speeding lol. Has also been completely reliable for the two years and 10k miles I've put on it. Hasn't needed anything but oil changes and maybe $300 worth of standard crap.. new tire, battery, ECT. Barely more complicated than a lawnmower as well.
Thank you for the video! Can you please tell me if there's a gasoline smell from this scooter? I really want to buy a Honda Ruckus, but I live in a third-floor apartment with an elevator. However, I'm concerned about whether there will be a gasoline smell from it 🤷🏻♂️
I love your enthusiasm about the Ruck. I bought one back in March of 2016, it had 237 miles on it. It's now over 33,000 miles, all me!. No car, just the Ruckus. I commute 20 miles daily and I've ridden it on longer trips, the longest being from Los Angeles, CA to Moab, UT and back. My only mods at the time were experimenting with different variators and weights, lower handle bars, lower seat frame and better suspension (the stock front and rear suspension on the Ruckus is its clear weak point and I highly recommend upgrading, at least the rear shock with a Yamaha Zuma drop in replacement). It has been 100% reliable. Change the engine oil every 500 miles and the gear oil every 2000 or so and just keep an eye on the other stuff. A little modding is ok if you know what you're doing and what you want. I currently run it without the floorboard, with a pod filter intake instead of the airbox and the correct jets to compensate. It's been like this for over a year and is still dead reliable. Clutches do fail from time to time (high rpms and next to no speed) and belts and variators and weights wear out, but I consider all those things consumables. Be sure to look after your Ruckus and there will be more long-term fun in store for you :)
Yup 😝 these are solid lil vehicles, just stay up on the maintenance & they will serve you well ✌️
I too bought a 2016 Ruck to flip and had it sitting in the garage for almost a year and then registered it to get the paperwork going and get ready to sell it.. I planned to ride it in the meantime.. yeah man, I fell in love with it too I had about 340 miles when I bought it and just hit 4000. I've been riding a lot of other bikes over the years but this one is so much fun
I love hearing about peoples long distant travels on the ruckus there was a guy on RUclips who was traveling do United States I think or China I was watching it was pretty cool that’s so cool that you did that because I live out here in Las Vegas and I was wondering would I be able to go to Utah or LA
How did you ride it in CA I thought they weren’t legal there
How does it ride on the highway? I'm thinking about getting this as my first bike, but most of driving would be on a 2 lane highway (~60mph)
I have my brand new 2024 Ruckus behind me strapped in on a public transportation bus and I’m so excited to get home and ride it!
how was the experience bud?
I test drove a ruckus when I was 280 pounds, over the weight limit. The dealer never told the weight limit and just told me to give it a test drive. I actually went 40mph (flat). How it managed to go that speed was surprising. I even turned on my Speedo from my cell phone and it said 40 as well. Right now I weigh near 245 and continuing my weight loss. When I finally get a ruckus I hope I can get down to 200 by the time I purchase one. It was a blast riding this little beast and I think having one will make me experience life differently, in a good way.
I was not expecting this story. Good for you bro. I'm 195 and the Ruckus is a blast.
I too trying to lose weight..
My new to me Ruckus will pull my #290 , also up to about 40mph on the flats
I need a better rear shock.
But other than that.. she's absolutely fantastic fun bike.
@@timhudson1846 man that is great to hear! I’m still waiting to get me a ruckus. But I have been riding a friends ruckus since he has 2 of them. I’m just still in doubt if I should get warranty or just buy a used ruckus. The rear shock I think there is a direct replacement from another scooter, not sure which one. But it’s suppose to be stiffer and doesn’t make the Ruck bottom end. Enjoy your ruckus brother!
@@Win7ermu7e I agree, I always feel young again when I ride my friends ruckus, since he has 2 of them. Eventually I will get one, either have warranty or buy used. I’m down to 228 and feeling better than ever!!
@@kallusmusicchannel7261 congratulations on your weight loss!!
Used.. buy a used Ruckus.. maybe your friend will sell you one of his ?
Just bought a 2013 Honda Ruckus..
Gave 1500.00$ for it..
909 miles on it
Hauls my #290 up to almost 40 mph.
It's lots of fun.
Great summation! I’m 65, spouse is 64 and riding our Ruckus’ is in the top 3 things we do for FUN!
You're 65 and ride a Ruckus? That's Awesome. It's great your wife has a Ruckus too. Now I know I can still ride my Ruckus 9 years from now.
So glad to hear others enjoy it as much as I do, thanks for the comment, stay for Stay safe out there! :)
I'm in the same age bracket. Just started riding scooters. Great fun.
@@ronmendoza1274 i am 73 ,wife 71. in the u k ride most days. wife vespa me a d v 350.royal enfield 350 and vespa 300. keep riding as long as possible. have just got a zoomer thets what its called in the u k .2006 model 5000 miles.
@@ronmendoza1274 I'M 82 SEPTEMBER, and Ruck(I) life for us is a daily regeneration of ditch colors, BLUE CHICORY! MOTTOS: PAY IT FORWARD. HELP TURTLES CROSS THE ROAD, RUKUS-SAFETY THRU COURTESYS. USE TURN SIGNAL INTENTS TO LET IMPATIENTS DO THEIR THINGS!
I have an 08 zoomer I picked up in Japan. It’s a Ruckus but fuel injected. After moving back to the states I let it sit in my shed for about 4 years. I pulled it out inflated the tires, jumped the battery and off I went. These things are outrageously reliable.
Just bought a ruckus today after looking since June. Can’t wait for spring!
I have recently bought a 2005 Honda ruckus, and i absolutely love it, I love how it juts picks up speed so fast.
Even my electric 500w scooter was finer than expected. And cheap. Rebuilt it already after a year. Rode it in the snow... Ruckus is the way!
Just bought one today and you made me not regret my purchase already waiting for it to be shipped
How's it holding up after two years??
@thegreat1548 they lied on the description and sent me a muffler 🤣 seriously so I had to call and cancel I never ended up getting it I was so excited and then when I found out what they did I was pissed off and I was like F this
I’m from New England as well and I just picked up a 2008 Ruckus, so glad to hear the Honda reliability isn’t forgotten with the ruckus, definitely worth it I feel👍🏽
Have owned 3 "Rucki" since 2012. Friend- Sharings-Snoopings-dirt trails-adventures-People! and now the I/N FIND OF ECM RESETTING! WOW!
I have a 2009 I bought brand new in 2011 when they weren't making them anymore. Only problem was the fuel pump went out 3 years ago. Bought a cheepo on amazon and it just now went out. My fault for buying cheap aftermarket. Care for that little Honda engine and it'll run forever.
Always liked the Ruckus, finally I bought one and it proved me right.
BOUGHT 4, KEPT 3, INFECTED ANOTHER WHO BOUGHT HIS WIFE ONE! SPREAD THE LIFE!
I agree with all your points! I have always been a Honda guy…first with a CT 110 I bought when I was just out of college, then a CB750( the first super bike), then an ACE 750 years late, and a Goldwing1800 during my touring years, then, and this sounds crazy, a new 2017 Ruckus…white with red seat. No mods to the engine, but I did mount a carrier rack on the back, plastic saddle bags with turn signals, and gravel guards on the headlights. I just passed the 6000 mile mark. Fair weather rider only now as I am 73 years old. It has never failed to start….a couple of years back I added a battery tender and keep it on it over the winter. More fun to ride than every bike I ever had other than the CT 110, and I consider them equal. In my state, no tag required and no insurance, no registration with state, so no gov’t hassle…not even listed on my tax assessment! Ha ha. Always kept under roof so paint looks new!
Forgot to add, top speed is 37 and getting 90 mpg hauling my 200 lbs. around!
@@mikehoward8201I own a 2020 Black Ruckus, love it. I get about 100 miles to the tank, top speed about 37, already 7,000 miles and am 6’2” about 235 lbs. here in Florida you have to have regular car license and a plate is required, insurance is optional but I have liability just in case. On good sunny ☀️ days, my means of transportation to work and around town. It’s very fun to ride it. Occasionally I get here and there some impatient drivers tailgating cause they have to drive at 70 in a 35 mph zone. Offcourse it’s never been ridden on the highway only local town roads
@@josearzuaga1839 2 years later now, and mine just went into the shop because I had a flat on the back tire. Getting valves adjusted, new boots, brake calipers adjusted, oil change, new air filter, new antifreeze and new spark plug, in other words, a complete tune up and maintenance. Got 8800 miles on mine now! And still love it!
Anything Honda will last a lifetime if taken care of! And I’m not talking repairs but just simple oil changes lolol… I have a garage full of 3 wheelers from the 80s and all of em run like the day they were sold! Also been having a lot of fun with my Honda elite 80 scooter and a 250 elite scooter both from the 80s… you just can’t kill a Honda… you will never go wrong with one
I agree with reliability if kept stock. I have a Kymco & I'm always advised to mod this & that. Nope. Kept it stock & it starts everytime after 4 years of ownership
I love it! Reminds me of a behind-enemy-lines paratrooper bike, a' la WWII.
Got to love the unbelievable reliability of Honda!
Got a 2012 Civic , a 2020 CRF 450r and my 2019 Ruckus! I am sipping gas and hauling ass! Once you go with a Honda you will never regret it!
Here here! Now I did end up with a bad ruckus.. needed constant valve adjustments but looking back, I kinda wanna blame the obnoxious exhaust it came with. Seriously though my Chinese scooters looked great in contrast.. now my rebel 250 on the other hand has been fantastic. Two years, 10k miles and it's always fired right up. Hot or cold. Maintenance is minimal and easy as well.
I bought a ruckus days ago and due to an injury in my ankle I couldn’t ride till today and it’s a really fun moped I love it
Not a moped. Scooter.
Just purchased 2020 ruckus today I love the look
Great purchase! Hope you enjoy it like I do!
@@colinsview I had a 2018 tao tao it was no good after watching your videos on it I was sold I know it will be reliable for years
@@RyanAnderson-jd5vh if take care of it right then someday you’ll be old and probably still have a reliably retro scooter from “way back when”
It must have alot of milage on it then if it's 2009. It's hard to believe but couple people said they got over 20,000 on a ruckus. Only 50 cc motor. Must be reliable.
Been looking at the Ruck for a while, I'm dead set on getting one and keeping it mostly stock. Brought up I wanted to get one to someone that rides a full dresser Harley and yeah the Ruck gets respect from serious bikers.
I have owned a Harley 53 years, rode serious for a few years when young & my current is an 02 Ultra with 158k on 2nd motor which I bought new. Now at age 70 the Harley is a pain in the azz to ride around town especially in summer with the heat off the motor. My 2022 Ruckus is the same fun I had as a 12 year old with a mini-bike only street legal. I have gotten into performance & it will cruise 44/46 flat road & reach 49 on a 2 mile stretch. As for respect from Harley riders ? The VAST MAJORITY of them are Weekenders/Posers/Pretenders. I refer to them mainly as Harley Motorcycle Owners. Had 1 make a comment in front of a few, my reply was "you likely don't have balls large enough to ride a tiny scooter". Happened when I rode to the local Harley dealer to pick up a part ordered for the Ultra. I'm a decades known while he was a Poser.
When buddies ask me why I bought it, I tell them 106mpg & its fun.
Bought a 2020 ruckus with 240km on odometer about 2-3 months ago its bone stock all i added was under seat storage and some vinyl stickets its now got almost 1400km on odometer and its the funnest little giggle machine i ever rode
Awesome 👏
@@josearzuaga1839 THESE ARE THE "TOLD YOU SO! " RUCKUS MACHINES.
Get50 all day!!! Ive put more than 20k miles on my ruck. Across the years it's spent time stock, then heavily modified 50(its fun but not worth it especially cost wise) then Gy6 in many configurations. I rock the gy now, it's a blast hitting 65+ on 2 lane highways but the reliability is out the window! Don't do Gy6! I bought a 2nd ruck just to leave it stock and enjoy it the way it was meant to be!
So I shouldn’t go a gy6 then
@@booytoyy69 for reliability sake no. If you enjoy the current speed and can get around your local area with the 50cc just leave it in there.
I might suggest looking into a Chinese scoot with a gy in it if you want to tinker and play with. They can be had 2nd hand quite affordable. Found myself a 150 "tank urban touring" for 120bux running recently.
I would be into a 50cc scooter 🛵 (my friends’ and my grocery store are all under 5 miles away), but we have a lot of 35 mph streets around here, single lane. Do you think car drivers would be annoyed and try to run me off the road for being too slow?
@@evshrug in short: who cares about other drivers! If your obeying the law and can do the speed limit or atleast near it your fine. Only time I ever felt like I was in the way was going up big hills where I was tapped out at 25mph. Even then just pull to the side if it's an option or just ride it out if it's not. My advise would be to stay very vigilant if your the slow guy on a faster road. Stay safe and have fun!
@@evshrug SAFETY THROUGH COURTESY- THAT'S THE "WHY OF TURNSIGNAL INTENTS!" ACTIONS SPEAK COURTESY- LET THEM RACE THROUGH LIFE!
Just picked up a stock ruck love it so far
SAVOR THE DITCH COLORS, PICK WILD ASPARAGUS, COURTESY AND SIGNAL INTENTS!
confirmed my confidence in this thing. ill have it by october; using it as a little workhorse. ill keep her stock and maintain it ofc. the community is rich, i agree
I was thinking about getting the Honda Ruckus or the Honda Metropolitan scooter I went with a Honda Metropolitan scooter because it has more storage it goes just as fast plus the Honda Metropolitan is fuel injected where the Ruckus is carbureted and it was also $400 cheaper so the Honda Metropolitan was the best choice I ever made I will buy it again in a heartbeat I love this little bike
Hey, thanks for the info! Sounds cool!
I bought my first scooter in 2020 and yes I have more fun than what I expected. me and my girlfriend have rented a ruckus and they are great scooters. I plan on getting a Maddog ruckus in 2022. good video
I know I'm two years late but I'm 15, and I want to save up for a Honda Ruckus to drive to highschool. But I would need a car license first right? So i'd have to be 16?
Great question it really depends on the state you live in, try to research your state scooter requirements and regulations.
Just check for requirements in your state. In my state, Arkansas, I must have a drivers license but not a motorcycle added, just regular license for under 50 cc. If you can get a license at 16, then you should be good to go!
Preach on brother!!!!
You speak the truth!!!
Leave the Ruckus Factory stock!
GY6 motors SUCK!!!!!!
My 2007 has 25,600 miles.
Factory ruckus all the way! They spent millions perfecting it and so many people spend money downgrading things, nice mileage! Thanks a ton for the comment, have fun out there!
Hear hear! Leave it stock!
been thinking of getting a honda ruckus as a little get around and play around with.
Great video, everything you say is sooo true!!!
Love my Ruckus!!
The best thing about the Honda Ruckus is you just get insurance for like $10 or $20 less or more per month get a license plate a tag whatever and you don't even need a motorcycle license for it depending on where you live in California is pretty much the only place you need a M1 license but that's bullshit but everything else it's just amazing
Excellent video! I can confirm on the wave, i would always get a wave from Harley riders on my 1983 Honda Aero 50
You forgot #4. Expect to become a happier person~
I really wish I had said that, so true, I have had more fun with this Ruckus than anything else I’ve ever had! Thanks for the feedback!
@@colinsview Thank YOU for making these wonderful ruckus videos~
I’m about to start this journey
Thank you for this review, I love it!
Thinking about getting a scooter to tool around on and this one is on my radar.
ive had one for few years there awesome and like you say i like that military look im a jarhead you can pack alot on them too great vid bud
Bought a 2013 last month and have put over 500 miles on it. I paid 1800 bucks for it so both the guy who sold it and I got a good deal. Dealership (or "stealership" as my dad puts them, lol) wouldn't have given much more than a grand and I wouldn't have found it for less than 2300 at a dealership. It's stock but hauls ass at 45 before the limiter kicks in. I only weigh 145 pounds so that's probably contributing to the speed. But even then it doesn't drop below 25 going up a very steep hill near where I live. At 130+ mpg t's an awesome bike for both commuting and touring.
I had a Vitacci Bullet and I'd get beeped at all the time but I'm positive it was my helmet covers and that I'm a girl lol. I just traded it for a ruckus, I'm so excited to get started customizing the look! Thanks for the vid!
Bought one in 2015. Met some folk who had similar interests.
The next day it was stolen from my front yard. Have wanted one since
Great video! Really thinking about getting on of these now that I live in the city.
I just called my dealer. $2,899 plus tax, n tags and whatever else they add, and it’s $3,900 out the door. Luckily I just found one with low mileage for 2k. It’s a black 2018. Works out cause not digging the 2022 colors.
WRAPS? NOT RAAAAAAAPPPPSS BLARES OF EXHAUSTS? RUCKUS RIDERS ARE APPROCHABLE, AND PAY IT FORWARD.
I had the big ruckus 250, that thing was awesome.
I bet that was very cool!
Moving to MA soon and looking to get my hands on a Ruck. Thank you so much for your tips and details! Definitely helped me solidify my choice!
I absolutely love these Honda Ruckus is oh my God I miss mine and it only takes two $3 to fill up and you can go a hundred and sixty miles on one tank that's amazing and you just carry extra gas with you in glass bottles with a metal top and or in gas tanks underneath the seat or anywhere and you can make it to Florida to New York with less than thirty bucks Or from California from Florida with less than 60 bucks
I live in the United Kingdom and I passed my CBT test 2 days ago on one of these was an absolute joy to ride was a black 2011 model now i just need a bike haha 😂
Honda Zoomers are as rare as hen’s teeth in Scotland, however I do find I get more nods and waves from “big bikers” than I ever did on any of my old 125’s 👍
Very cool to know, they’re pretty common over her in the US, thanks for the feedback!
I purchased mine brand new at a Florida Honda dealer. It sat for a year and the gas went stale. I took it to a mechanic and he cleaned the carb. He also replaced the jet because he told me the factory jet was for higher altitudes. He told me my local Honda dealer gets most of there Hondas from a retailer somewhere in Colorado. I wasn't looking to modify my scooter but it does run better. Don't know if what the mechanic says is true or not but he does good work and much much cheaper than the local Honda dealer.
Would you happen to know what jet he replaced it with?
The modification of the ruckus drives me insane. If you want a faster bike don’t buy a 50cc. Honda engineers have designed these things to maximize reliability and commute ability, thinking you can improve that is ridiculous.
But it’s fun to do it
I’ve passed a moped rider and I’ve passed him/ her twice and we both gave each other a honk as a hello
Noticed you continually advocated "stock" Ruckus as dependable while the Ruckus you are showing has its airbox eliminated & an open filtered intake.
This means at the very least your carb jets have been changed to accommodate an increased air flow in which is curious without also increasing the air flow out in the exhaust.
My Ruckus is very dependable, it is a full Stage 2 plus a performance carb & clutch. I went EVI instead of CDI for reasons of reliability & ability to use the stop switch.
I have built dragsters both 4 & 2 wheel so I am more than adept at increasing performance without sacrificing reliability within the confines of the power plant which in this case is the 49cc GET motor.
My Ruckus appears close to stock plus a solid rear carrier which is used often to transport small items & a blackout windscreen used to create a laminar instead of turbulant flow aerodynamically. My weight over curb on the bike is approx 230lbs so I upgraded the rear shock also. I can easily cruise at speeds up to 45mph around city streets flat land at sea level not wind aided.
The very reason guys experience problems is the lack of an actual plan which is knowledge based & unreal over reaching expectations.
Upgrades which will improve performance without reducing reliability are:
1- single wire lawnmower type tach - necessary to tune
2- Iridium spark plug
3- Variator & lightened drive face
4- variator sliders
5- kevlar belt
6- street tires
7- performance clutch (especially if above curb weight exceeds 220lbs)
8- same size performance carb (stock carb is tuned to squeeze out maximum gas mileage)
Great info. I am thinking of getting one! 😎
You’ll have a lot of fun! I recommend it
@@colinsview Thanks!!!
And I’m still recommending it today in 2024! 😉
I'm having trouble with my 2009 rukus. Some times it starts up and sometimes it doesn't
Mine has a problem with the carb getting dirty....stranding me......clean the carb....it runs great.
You can buy these online and get them delivered to your house that's what I'm saving up for and you don't have to worry about used vehicles and their nasty Vents and just have fun you can go anywhere you want
I’ve had mine for a little over a year and I can pretty much cruise every backroad in CT. Mine goes 45 but then again it’s got bolt ons
Would the Ruckus be a good choice 12 miles to work. All back roads mostly flat.
Yes I drive mine every day 20 miles
I do 40miles round trip
How long do the belts last?
Got 8800 miles on mine and doing just fine.
I would leave the engine stock
Just modify the variator.
Great video!
I’m looking into learning to drive a motorcycle so I’m getting an M1 License and a ruckus as soon as I can get one and then a grom and maybe something bigger I’m scared of big bikes
Is it strict legal so I can get wherever I wanna go with it?
Totally stock ? Your thoughts on new ruck shop . Variator ? And CDI ?
A possible video: how to load your Ruckus! I use mine for errands around town, and have different "load plans" based on what I want to do / get. Or maybe a video on your favorite accessories. I have an underseat bag on mine which is really helpful.
I have a front tube bag on the small front rack, handy for glasses and gloves, an under seat bag, for my first aid kit, lock and chain, and poncho, and the larger back rack, with a folding carrier box mounted for groceries, also hard plastic side bags on the back, for my tool kit, and gasoline 1.5 liter bottle, in case I do not quickly find a station when the orange warning low gas light comes on.
@@mikehoward8201 the bottle you store your gasoline in, what would you recommend to be used?
@@thebang9669 go to a camping store and ask about a fuel bottle for white gas. Best of luck!
It's a 50cc right?can i make it a little bit faster? The older ones
My bf just traded his laptop for a 09 ruckus and he loves it so far he wants to teach me to ride it
great info! thanks for sharing. I would love to buy or find a used one :) ... please make more videos
It's the easiest moped I think you get on and drive and you can literally freaking go anywhere I swear to God you can even get a pass for the beach and go on the beach with it and it's only like $3,000 brand new and I would always buy brand new that's what I'm going to do I'm going to buy a moped and drive it everywhere everybody should but this Honda Ruckus is the best one ever
What’s the top speed?
Would it be comfortable for a tall person I’m 6”5?
For someone 6”5 by best guess would be 35-40, I go about 40-42 BUT with a huge winter coat about 35-40 so I assume that drag may be similar and noticeable for both, with the wind behind you or down hill I bet 40 though, hope that helps!
Top speed isn't all that useful unless your area is totally flat. Think about the hills.. you'll be limited to 20-25 in most cases. Sure it'll crest 40 downhill but you gotta get back up sometime. IMO, a 50cc is ok for roads with a Max of 30, maybe 35mph. Distance is whatever you can handle but from someone who's owned scooters and mopeds for 20 years, they're terrifying if you can't keep up with the flow of traffic. People tend to be assholes to scooters. They perceive them as holding them up and will pull some shitty moves to get by. I'd want at least a 125 for a daily commuter.. 250 if you wanna do a little highway riding. Defensive driving is key when it comes to anything with two wheels though.
On a flat surface with no wind and using synthetic oil I got up to 45 mph took a little bit to get there but it got there. On a hill like 15-20
I live in S.W. florida and people ride all year, im looking for a used ruckus but they are hard to find down here, people that buy them keep them and on the rare occasion you do find one they want top dollar for them, i would get a new one but the dealerships down here really screw you on the price, after all the fees, tax etc. etc. it's $1,200 to $1,400 more than what's listed on the price tag 😤.
That was my case, but I really wanted it, so had to pay for it. Very fun to ride here in Florida when it’s sunny ☀️
@@josearzuaga1839 That's good you got one, I wound up buying a Honda Navi, the dealership had one left on the floor they wanted to get rid of so they let me have it out the door for $1,700, it was 2 years old with 1 mile on it ( new ), the only drawback is there are not a lot of mods for it like the Ruckus.
Good day......condidering one for a grave road commute......so you have any experience or opinions of riding this in the rain???
Just out of curiosity, does your ruckus’ light dim at lower RPMs? Like a at stop? Then, once you get going again the light back up?
Great question, mine does do that and I think it’s normal because the engine is making more electricity when it’s at higher RPMs
@@colinsview thanks for the response, I just got one and noticed that when night riding last night. Didn’t know if my battery went putting out enough. Btw, your videos are awesome, they definitely inspired/persuaded me to get a ruckus.
Mine does too. 2020Black Ruckus
Yep
If we all got Honda Ruckus has it's so much fun oh my God and they're so cheap you could even do payments it's a little less or more than $3,000 for a brand new one but it's worth it but any kind of Transportation either way it's a metropolitan or whatever if it gets you from a b to a again or wherever you want to go it's good and they're all reliable very very reliable and if you want to kick-start their Metropolitan or the Ruckus it's one hit and it starts right up it's awesome and you could buy all the maintenance parts and everything to travel with gasoline everything
Expect a "sticker price" of around $2,800 & an "out the door price " of about $4,200 🙄,, BUT, excellent bike ✌️
whaaaaaat?!?!? really?! I just checked Hondas site last night and I saw a price of a brand new unit of $2800 and a $200 delivery fee. Does it really end up costing 4k?
@@Trav81888 how 4k?
@@JustinCasanova that’s what I’m asking myself
@@JustinCasanova he probably got taken to the cleaners by the dealer. Warranty, “under coating”, maintenance package, etc…. All completely unnecessary but the dealers push them hard and some people just can’t say no.
@@Trav81888 no…
Thank you for the video , I have question please, they said it didn't need a motorcycle license but they said you need a valid driver's license, can you please tell me what do I need to ride it legally? I'm in Washington state
You can do a lot of upgrades to make the scoot look Cooool. Stuff like increasing the length, putting a Fat tire on the rear, dropping the seat height, and putting regular handlebars on. Calling everybody MAN as in Hey Man. But keep the engine stock and she will not fail you.
Start ruining its most important characteristic ….reliability…when you start altering its mechanicals, engine, etc.
They say you only get 114 miles per tank of gas which is 1.3 gallons but you really get a 160 miles per tank which is 1.3 gallons it's amazing or approximately and it burns so clean you don't even smell any emissions no oil no gas and if anything you buy a muffler for 20 or 30 bucks online or whatever Parts you need for so cheap by everything extra have in stock
Unless you weigh 220 pounds, then expect 90 mpg!
Great video!!!!
Is it stock limited to 30mph? Is there an oem governor? I'm thinking about it but don't want to get a motorcycle license.
Stock mine on flats gets 35-37 mph, governor prevents faster than 37.
I understand your enthusiasm and love for the bike. Although I had a really nice Honda A.C.E. 750 with performance exhaust and an esoteric Chinese sidecar rig, my $600.00 motorized bike with a 48cc Grubbee motor has itched my motorcycle scratch for over 10 years now:)-John in Texas
Then you never really wanted a motorcycle
What are your thoughts on a Honda ruckus and a razor dirt quad?
Old Saybrook Causeway? Sweet video!
Yeah! I love taking the ruckus down there, very nice and low traffic
What part of New England I’m in colebrook have a 150 Tao Tao I’m kidding hoping to grab a ruckus next but not from the east coast and could use some scooter friends
Had my zoomer since 2014, don't use it much coz it's only 27mph and can be scary on big roads, but now UK have altered highway code to make bigger vehicles take more responsibility and care around smaller transport vessels it should be better, I also have a ZX9R Ninja and at one point I was thinking of selling one (the ZX9R) and no one understood why I would sell a 900 ninja over a 50cc scooter, I think anyone on here reading this might understand!? A few people either not into bikes or have owned a Chinese scooter was shocked the price I paid for it, but 8 years later since covid and talk of going electric, they seem to go for almost twice as much, I didn't buy it for profit anyway, I hope to keep it as long as I live, but unfortunately it's stored in a damp place and deteriorated somewhat 😥
My sister had the Honda Metropolitan and I had the Honda Ruckus in New York when I was 15 and it was 2005 or 2006 Edition I bought or 2007 whatever and my sister fell on Sand right in front of me she hit the front brakes but these Honda Ruckus is man they can go on and off road and snow ice fast as can be there the best
Has mostly to do with the type of tires and her misuse of front brake…always use rear brake before applying front brake. Street tires no good on dirt.
Very fun video
Thanks for posting myself have all kind of motorcycles and I know spotted up if Honda makes it it's reliable
Plus 114 MPG, if anyone has a local (2-3 miles / way) job, that's like $4-$5 / m in gas lol.
What’s a good place to get a used cheap model? I am a college student.
What's the laws on these? License and registration all that's needed?
It completely depends, where I live it is just a drivers license but every state around me requires registration and insurance, take a look at your local laws and thanks for the comment!
I love the Ruckus But I'm a little hesitate because it has a carburetor. After selling my last bike i vowed
never to get another carbureted bike again. Any issues especially after letting it sit in the cold months ?
I put an electric charger/battery stabilizer on mine in the winter months and it fires right up every time! Still stock battery, bought new in 2017.
I one of these ten years ago and I see em selling for what I paid like 1500 would I look dumb at 6’1? Someone helps me
I have a 2018 ruckus and it’s been sitting a year and a half. battery issues ( replaced and attached battery maintenance device. Now it wont start after 2 years of non- winterized gas and sputters. Ive seen videos on fixing/ replacing parts. Do you have an idea how much money would a dealer/ garage charge to clean and replace parts?
Just replace the gas and take the carb apart, soak it, clean the injectors, etc. My dad has a honda 250 he bought new in 1982 and he has to deal with that all the time because he lets it sit too much. Start using Stabile in the gas if it's going to sit and let it run till it dies if there is a way to cut off the gas supply before it sits awhile. Fill it up only a little at a time and cycle the gas through the tank every few months, etc. or drive it more.
So I just got into electric scooters and my brother was telling me earlier today that I should really look into these, do I need insurance or a motorcycle license in order to ride one ?
That is a great question, every state or country is different. I live in Connecticut and all you need is a drivers license, no registration or motorcycle license but MOST states are much more strict. you should be able to google your states scooter laws to find it out pretty quickly, sorry I couldnt be more help, thanks!
@@colinsview no problem dude! I'm in Austin TX and this thing looks pretty awesome!!! Screw it man! I'm gonna try and get my motorcycle license this year!
Most states don't require a motorcycle endorsement but you'll need everything else that you would for a car. (Reg.. $5 for three years in Colorado, insurance.. usually ~100/year and a drivers license). Just go for the mc license though. It's not a big deal. I've owned a ruckus but definitely ended up with a lemon. Needed constant valve adjustments. I ride a rebel250 around now and love it. It's fast enough to get anywhere but you can still rev out the first 2-3 gears around town without actually speeding lol. Has also been completely reliable for the two years and 10k miles I've put on it. Hasn't needed anything but oil changes and maybe $300 worth of standard crap.. new tire, battery, ECT. Barely more complicated than a lawnmower as well.
I need a for car or moped but this looks ideal if the price is right
How do I get my Honda ruckus to restart
Thank you for the video! Can you please tell me if there's a gasoline smell from this scooter?
I really want to buy a Honda Ruckus, but I live in a third-floor apartment with an elevator. However, I'm concerned about whether there will be a gasoline smell from it 🤷🏻♂️
Nope, not from mine!
@@mikehoward8201 ok, thanks!