I miss my Ruckus, i really want another one. I highly recommend at the very least an RPM gauge and a set of dr pulley weights to tune to your weight. Im pushing 230 and it made a HUGE difference in acceleration, like to the point I wasn't as scared to be ran over lol.
If you are travelling long distances with full throttle, it is smart to use a 10$ cruise-control-clamp, in order not to hold the lever all time. It keeps the throttle full open permanently but is very easy to let go after getting used to quickly. You slip nasty numbness due to vibrations.
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 🤷🏻♂️
Great point. Only downside is that ethanol free gas can be down hard to find in most instances. In general, ethanol is ok if you are going to burn through it. It causes real issues if left in tank, allowing moisture to collect.
i'm a big bear. Around 220. The max on the bike though is 40. The rev limiter is at 8800 rpm, but because it is a CVT, the transmission is tied to the rev limiter. It means that you are going to max out at 40mph, even for the most part downhill except extreme situations, unless you modify the gearing. Even if you modded it though and got another 10%, is there much of a difference between 40 and 44/45? If you want to go over 50, I would suggest looking at the Big Ruckus or something like a Trail 125.
@@TheGreatOutdoorAdventure nah 40mph is the max I want to go, it's the sweet spot for roads around me where almost every sign is 35mph or 40mph speed limit.
@@DyLemmaOG There is something to be said about a small bike where you can open up the throttle all the way. Actually more fun in some ways than a larger bike.
@@TheGreatOutdoorAdventure For sure! I bought and rode a CRF250 in my teens and that thing was scary. That was the most powerful 2 wheeler I've ever rode. I like having chill acceleration smooth rides and I don't have a motorcycle license.
I just bought a Ruckus. It's a 2024. I also own a Metropolitan. I love both. I've always wanted a Metropolitan, but when I saw the Ruckus after purchasing the Metro, I thought it'd be nice to have both. I'm able to obtain speeds of 45 miles per hour on mine.
