I bought a C3 New in 2008. For my 18 mile a day commute to work and drive it 90% of the year I have 46499 miles on it changed out the fuel pump two times and routine Services it averages 120 miles a gallon great scooter. Love the fuel injection starts first time every time
I object: The Honda Ruckus turn signals are not flimsy as you stated; they are flexible so as not to be broken if you need to maneuver around something or if struck by a flying object. They are a smart design feature.
Yup, I've noticed with the rare times I was at a stop light next to a Ruckus (while on my C3) that when we both took off at the green light, their Ruckus was WAY slower. I left every Ruckus I came across, in my C3's dust.
Only the C3 has EFI, the Ruckus is carbureted. And while I like the C3 considerably more than the Ruckus, that EFI is it's fatal flaw. I will never ride an EFI bike. I did have a Honda Metropolitan back in 2007, it had the same engine as the Ruckus. But it was just too slow, especially with my 240 pounds. I traded it for a 2008 Yamaha Vino 125. I kept that for several years, and put 36,000 miles on it. Then I found a used 2006 Vespa GT200 in like new condition with only 1800 miles on it. It's in a whole different league than smaller scooters. I've had it up to 75 mph GPS. It's one of Vespa's last carbureted scooters. I intend to keep it till I wear it out.
Style points go to the ruckus but the c3 is superior in every other way. The ruckus does have a better aftermarket in the US but you can find a lot of parts for the C3/Vox if you look into Japanese aftermarket.
In México there is a scooter very similar at the C3 ... search it as D125 LT from the brand Italika an it cost is around 650 U.S dollars Greetings from Monclova México
I own neither, Vespa guy myself but sense the same thing that happens in motorcycle world. Mine is good so yours is bad. Respect the rider, ride what feels right to you.
I'd like to cut up the Ruckus some, add a full 2 wheel axle with a jack shaft and large diameter drive gear so as to pull around my lawn mower. I've seen the older three wheelers converted to a two wheeler. The 175 three wheeler was amazing. Wonder why they stopped making those.
I'm glad you mentioned that. Something for me to consider. The thing about the ruckus is the engine swaps I've seen. Look up on RUclips Honda ruckus with 600cc engine
Cheap metal controls? As opposed to your cheap plastic housing on the C3 controls? Those controls are legendary on the Honda. I had those same tough controllers on my first dirt bike a Honda Z-50. I crashed that bike many times and they never broke. If they were plastic, they’d be broken . You are horrible at comparing scooters.
I'm doing a lot of research but thinking about getting a scooter or a small motorcycle/scooter. Something affordable bc I'm pretty new with driving & probably want a manual but still debating. I've driven scooters, dirt bikes, mini bikes, ECT when I was in my teens. Lol but I accidentally clicked on q cheep Chinese "motorcycle" you can buy street legal in at least my state & would definitely like to try them & lean before I go into buying something a lot faster & legit! Lol but thank you for all the videos & definitely giving me a lot of options. (Also I'd prefer not to have to do extra stuff to make it street legal & approved. So I will probably get one already street legal. If any one has recommendations for cheeper good beginner bikes "I guess technically scooters people are calling them but I think Id prefer a motorcycle more type & I drive a manual jeep so I prefer to drive a manual! So any suggestions I'd really appreciate it & then in a few years after saving & see if it's really for me to upgrade & get a "real bike" please take no offense as I don't know very much & it's been over 15 years since I've even been on any motorized bike/scooter, gopeds, modeds, dirt bikes & so on. Sorry I ramble & any recommendations would greatly appreciated I'm looking for a cheap & good beginner preferably manual & probably will go with a Chinese after market Street legal Manuel bike/scooter. But I'm open to any ideas & what you ride & prefer (again no where ready for a super fast expensive street bike so don't bother but in a few years I'll definitely or hopefully be looking at them! I'd like to get a good gas mileage bike to commute not very far to work & the roads top speed is 55 but average 40 to 45 so I think it would be fun plus better on environment & eventually my pocket from up keep, gas, & less miles on my Jeep! Sorry for probably repeating!
If you go with the Ruckus used it'll be around 1600 in great condition. A C3, if you can find one will be cheaper, but keep in mind these are older & rarer than a lot of Ruckus' out there because they don't make them anymore. Yamaha only sold them here for 4 yrs. Honda still makes the Ruckus today new because it sells. This video wasn't really a great comparison because of that fact. Also, the top speed of the C3 and Ruck are identical at 37mph or 60kmh, so don't feel strayed away because of the video.
@@fatrobdouble you said ruckus never been fuel injected, I gave you the info from this side of the pond. And there's vids of injected ruckus in the u.s. ,maybe imports .
This guy has no idea how to assess scooters or motorcycles - thinks repeating the same guff several times in a row makes him sound knowledgeable - oh dear ! How misguided ! And what,s cheap aluminium ?(spelt the correct English way) - I suppose chinese plastic is much ,much better ?
I bought a C3 New in 2008. For my 18 mile a day commute to work and drive it 90% of the year I have 46499 miles on it changed out the fuel pump two times and routine Services it averages 120 miles a gallon great scooter. Love the fuel injection starts first time every time
I object: The Honda Ruckus turn signals are not flimsy as you stated; they are flexible so as not to be broken if you need to maneuver around something or if struck by a flying object. They are a smart design feature.
But most blinkers are flexible as well. Including the stalks of the C3.
3 videos same subject: Ruckus versus C3...all by the same guy and all terrible!
Yup, I've noticed with the rare times I was at a stop light next to a Ruckus (while on my C3) that when we both took off at the green light, their Ruckus was WAY slower. I left every Ruckus I came across, in my C3's dust.
Ruckus looks better imo and gets a lot of attention but c3 is more City friendly imo
Only the C3 has EFI, the Ruckus is carbureted. And while I like the C3 considerably more than the Ruckus, that EFI is it's fatal flaw. I will never ride an EFI bike. I did have a Honda Metropolitan back in 2007, it had the same engine as the Ruckus. But it was just too slow, especially with my 240 pounds. I traded it for a 2008 Yamaha Vino 125. I kept that for several years, and put 36,000 miles on it. Then I found a used 2006 Vespa GT200 in like new condition with only 1800 miles on it. It's in a whole different league than smaller scooters. I've had it up to 75 mph GPS. It's one of Vespa's last carbureted scooters. I intend to keep it till I wear it out.
Can i get a bigger engine in ?
Style points go to the ruckus but the c3 is superior in every other way. The ruckus does have a better aftermarket in the US but you can find a lot of parts for the C3/Vox if you look into Japanese aftermarket.
Funny how passionate some people get in the comments over a moped, defending the honda like its their child 🤣🤣🤣 good video bud 👍
In México there is a scooter very similar at the C3 ... search it as D125 LT from the brand Italika an it cost is around 650 U.S dollars
Greetings from Monclova México
I looked it up and it seems pretty nice.
I would like to have It's either one of these two magnificent thing
Ruckus is awesome 👏
I normally prefer yamaha over honda esp the zuma 125 but here the C3 is not doing anything for me in the looks. The Ruckus is awesome
People like thr Ruckus, because of how it looks and feels
That Doggy looks Cute.
Ruckus are modifyable, you can add, stretch and improve the speed up to 55 mph.
You can modify anything. But in stock form the quality of the c3 is much better.
And spend a fortune
I own neither, Vespa guy myself but sense the same thing that happens in motorcycle world. Mine is good so yours is bad. Respect the rider, ride what feels right to you.
I'd like to cut up the Ruckus some, add a full 2 wheel axle with a jack shaft and large diameter drive gear so as to pull around my lawn mower. I've seen the older three wheelers converted to a two wheeler. The 175 three wheeler was amazing. Wonder why they stopped making those.
I can get a 50cc yamahah c3 for only a 1000€, should I get it?
Yes that is a good price
Ruckus is NOT fuel injected
What year are these models?
ruckus has a carb and is not fuel injected
omg you are right. No wonder it sucks.
haha hater. ruckus is a little older and thus more dated. definitely could use an update soon.
I'm glad you mentioned that. Something for me to consider. The thing about the ruckus is the engine swaps I've seen. Look up on RUclips Honda ruckus with 600cc engine
my ruckus, or zoomer as we call it here in europe has fuel injection not a carb
Are 2 nice scooters....
Rukus for me..
Cheap metal controls? As opposed to your cheap plastic housing on the C3 controls? Those controls are legendary on the Honda. I had those same tough controllers on my first dirt bike a Honda Z-50. I crashed that bike many times and they never broke. If they were plastic, they’d be broken . You are horrible at comparing scooters.
why is your audio so fucked up all the time
Good video. I used to like the rukus but not so much any more. If anything I would get a grom.
I need a grom. I want a grom.
I'm doing a lot of research but thinking about getting a scooter or a small motorcycle/scooter. Something affordable bc I'm pretty new with driving & probably want a manual but still debating. I've driven scooters, dirt bikes, mini bikes, ECT when I was in my teens. Lol but I accidentally clicked on q cheep Chinese "motorcycle" you can buy street legal in at least my state & would definitely like to try them & lean before I go into buying something a lot faster & legit! Lol but thank you for all the videos & definitely giving me a lot of options. (Also I'd prefer not to have to do extra stuff to make it street legal & approved. So I will probably get one already street legal. If any one has recommendations for cheeper good beginner bikes "I guess technically scooters people are calling them but I think Id prefer a motorcycle more type & I drive a manual jeep so I prefer to drive a manual! So any suggestions I'd really appreciate it & then in a few years after saving & see if it's really for me to upgrade & get a "real bike" please take no offense as I don't know very much & it's been over 15 years since I've even been on any motorized bike/scooter, gopeds, modeds, dirt bikes & so on. Sorry I ramble & any recommendations would greatly appreciated I'm looking for a cheap & good beginner preferably manual & probably will go with a Chinese after market Street legal Manuel bike/scooter. But I'm open to any ideas & what you ride & prefer (again no where ready for a super fast expensive street bike so don't bother but in a few years I'll definitely or hopefully be looking at them! I'd like to get a good gas mileage bike to commute not very far to work & the roads top speed is 55 but average 40 to 45 so I think it would be fun plus better on environment & eventually my pocket from up keep, gas, & less miles on my Jeep! Sorry for probably repeating!
Hey folks! Where do i fill my Yamaha Vox with coolant/cooling liquid to the scooter?
in the left floorboard there is a small door that you have to unscrew with a phillips screw driver, the fill is in there.
Are they roughly the same price?
If you go with the Ruckus used it'll be around 1600 in great condition. A C3, if you can find one will be cheaper, but keep in mind these are older & rarer than a lot of Ruckus' out there because they don't make them anymore. Yamaha only sold them here for 4 yrs. Honda still makes the Ruckus today new because it sells. This video wasn't really a great comparison because of that fact. Also, the top speed of the C3 and Ruck are identical at 37mph or 60kmh, so don't feel strayed away because of the video.
@@andyben87 All 3 of this guy's videos seem designed to disrespect the Honda Ruckus
Did this guy really just refer to urban people as city slickers in a scooter video?
Hands Down But The Ruckus (Zoomer) IS WAY BETTER!
Is c3 50cc?
Yes.
Ruckus because it’s slow and I want my kids going slow. In fact, I wish the ruckus was even slower.
To much cheap plastic on the c3.
A slow tote goat for urban hipsters!
The ruckus is a much better looking bike.
ruckus ain't never been fuel-injected, not even the brand new models. They got CV carbs, buddy.
They are outside of america land
@@mrforeman7443 for real? They aren't running a GET, then, are they?
@@fatrobdouble here in the UK we got fuel injection, any imports we get from the u.s. or Japan are generally carb.
@@mrforeman7443 sure but which motor do your Fi Ruck/Zoomers have?
@@fatrobdouble you said ruckus never been fuel injected, I gave you the info from this side of the pond. And there's vids of injected ruckus in the u.s. ,maybe imports .
First off the Honda ruckus has a carburetor. The Honda ruckus and the Yamaha zuma would be in the same class not the c3
Why would the c3 not be in the same class?
Your riding a big blue cooler with 2 wheels
You said they are both fuel injected 💀😅
Yep Ruckus has a carburetor; use non-ethanol fuel if possible. We have 89 octane no ethanol, here in FL
never heard anyone point out "high quality buttons" on any scoot
Anyone know where to get a Yamaha C3 from?
They are hard to get. It wasn't a popular seller. But sometimes they come up on Craigslist and Facebook market place. Good luck.
I finally found one took me awhile
This guy has no idea how to assess scooters or motorcycles - thinks repeating the same guff several times in a row makes him sound knowledgeable - oh dear ! How misguided ! And what,s cheap aluminium ?(spelt the correct English way) - I suppose chinese plastic is much ,much better ?
How do you assess your scooters or motorcycles?
Switches not buttons.....lol
The Ruckus is ugly, aesthetically, but the C3 outshines even that......
that's a matter of opinion.
@@jam6404 And his opinion is wrong