Scooters
2004Honda Metropolitan
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The 2004 Honda Metropolitan is a compact 49cc automatic scooter designed for beginner commuters and urban riders seeking economical, easy-to-ride transportation. Known for its lightweight construction, low seat height, and fuel efficiency, it excels in city environments where maneuverability and affordability are paramount. Its automatic transmission and simple mechanics make it ideal for inexperienced riders entering the motorcycle world.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 73.9 kg
- Seat height
- 711 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short-hop urban commuting, errands, and campus or neighborhood runs rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A friendly, unintimidating scooter that prioritizes convenience, fuel efficiency, and easy maneuverability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0731 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 37.8 x 44.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- V-Matic
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1191 mm
- Overall length
- 1651 mm
- Overall width
- 671 mm
- Overall height
- 1034 mm
- Seat height
- 711 mm
- Dry weight
- 73.9 kg
- Wet weight
- 79.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.90 litres
- Ground clearance
- 104 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Twin-downtube fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 48 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 66 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 74 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front brakes diameter
- 95 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 90/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 90/90-10
Other
- Color options
- Denim, Juice, Kiwi, Salsa, Sky, Solar, Blue Hibiscus, Checkers
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2010 | 2015 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 74 kg | 77 kg | 77 kg | 77 kg | 77 kg |
| Seat height | 711 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm | 719 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Metropolitan?
The 2004 Honda Metropolitan has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Metropolitan have?
The 2004 Honda Metropolitan has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Honda Metropolitan weigh?
The 2004 Honda Metropolitan has a Dry weight of 73.9 kg (162.9 pounds).
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