As far as everyday life goes, there is nothing you can't do with the Ruck. Actually, I even had my friend on the back of the Ruckus when I made the above trip to the grocery store and had no problem making it home with her on the back along with the 40 or so pounds of groceries. Also, I've seen people posting questions asking if they are too big for a Ruckus. As a point of reference, my old roommate from the basketball team here at Colorado University, 6' 7'' and pounds, had no problem with it.
Secret compartment! Maybe you won't be keeping your physics textbook here, but this is an ideal spot to store any insurance information, important papers, or maybe something like a swiss army knife that you might want to keep with you on the road. Also, you can see here how the seat flips up for a little extra storage. Ok for a gallon of milk or a six-pack, but it's really ideal to get an under seat bag or under seat storage body panels down there to keep everything clean, organized, and just get more out of your ruckus.
I've included links to two of these that I've used before. Both good, just a matter of preference really. Like with insurance, license, registration, and license plate requirements for the Ruckus vary by state. But the great thing about the Ruckus for all states is that, because it is under 50 ccs, you only need a basic driver license and not a motorcycle endorsement which can take time and money to attain.
However, if you live in North Carolina for example, you don't need a license at all and only have to be over 16! So depending on where you live this makes the Ruckus a great transportation option for certain 'subsets' of the population looking at you, licenseless DUI people. A Ruckus is also very safe to buy used. Unlike cars, with their huge, complex engines, a Ruckus has a simple little four-stroke motor.
If there is something wrong with the motor, it is going to be apparent, whereas sometimes the complexity of car engines can mask underlying issues. Hondas are very reliable and will never break. See the video toward the end of the article with the guy doing stunts on the Ruckus, I have no idea why anyone would ever want to do this on a scooter, but it seems to be a testament to the durability of the Ruckus.
So all in all buying used isn't a bad route to go, its what I did and haven't had the slightest problem. They really hold their value quite well and don't depreciate nearly as much as traditional automobiles. Two years after purchasing mine I put an ad on Craigslist for my Ruckus just to fish around, satisfy my curiosity, and see what I could get for it.
Not bad. Forget creeping along from lane to lane as you slooowly build up road rage, looking for an empty spot, only to have a spot finally open up RIGHT as you pass it and some guy driving a smart car snags it from right under your nose. You can park your Ruck on sidewalks, in bike racks, or in normal parking spots if you so choose. Do NOT underestimate this aspect as you haven't actually taken a "quick trip to the store" until you bomb over to CVS on your Ruckus, pull right up and park next to the door, walk in, walk out, and jump back on your Ruckus and take off.
I'm just saying, it's quick, I haven't tried it yet but if you wanted to literally jump to your Ruckus from inside the store you could probably pull it off. I don't pay money for a parking spot, waste time looking for one, or spend time walking from the parking garage to where I actually wanted to be in the first place.
To illustrate how cheap a Ruckus is in comparison to a car, I'm going to estimate the cost per mile to drive each. Just keep in mind that this is probably a gross overestimation, which includes ALL aspects of cost related to travel. For example, it even includes a cost of 0. The simple little four-stroke on a Ruckus can run for an easy 30, miles, so I'm going to calculate the cost per mile to drive 30, miles in one year with this cost-of-driving site. Sure, the website probably overestimates a bit, but at the same time calculating the mileage over the course of one year and not several somewhat offsets this overestimation, as only one year's worth of insurance is included in the calculation.
So every mile you drive in a car costs well over ten times what it would cost to drive in a Ruckus! Think about it. With nominal payments on insurance and gas, and virtually no upkeep nor mechanical work required, it is safe to think of the Ruckus as a fixed cost.
In other words, assuming the cost of insurance and gas can be ignored due to how insignificant they are, you make one payment for a Honda Ruckus and it is yours. A friend of mine had their Ruckus stolen from their apartment complex in Boulder. After calling the cops, they learned that:. Weighing in at just under lbs, the Ruckus can easily be put in the back of a truck with just two people. I think that just because it requires a key to get going, people think its safe.
A watt panel produces an average of about 6 amps per peak sun hour, or about 30 amp-hours per day. Two bulbs in a simple parallel circuit each enjoy the full voltage of the battery. This is why the bulbs in the parallel circuit will be brighter than those in the series circuit. The two are very similar, just different, so you just have to ask yourself just exactly how 'Mad Max' you want to be.
Engine: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke. Automatic Transmission: None. Wheelbase: Seat Height: Curb Weight: pounds. Fuel Capacity: 1. Miles Per Gallon: mpg. Model Id: NPS Allyn Hinton. Writer and Associate Motorcycle Editor - allyn topspeed. If it had moving parts, it had Allyn's interest from a very early age. At age 11 when bicycles were too simple to hold her interest any longer, her father found her taking apart the lawn mower. Having shared her love of motorcycles with her now husband, biker TJ Hinton, Allyn brings that love and knowledge to TopSpeed as writer and associate motorcycle editor.
Read full bio. Related Articles. What do you think? Motorcycle Finder:. Honda Ruckus. Active filters:. About Us. Contact Us. Automotive journalist job. This means that they hold their value well, just like every other Honda product, and they are known for their reliability. There are Ruckus owners anywhere between 5, to 20, miles currently on their Ruckus scooters without any major mechanical issues aside routine maintenance.
Which means having to change a belt, the tires, the oil, and maybe a headlight bulb every now and then. Speaking of comparing car costs to Ruckus costs, the gas mileage on this scooter is insane.
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