Scooters
2012Honda Ruckus
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The 2012 Honda Ruckus is a lightweight, fuel-efficient scooter designed for urban commuters and casual riders seeking easy maneuverability and low seat height. Known for its distinctive retro styling, automatic transmission, and exceptional reliability, it excels in navigating congested city streets with minimal maintenance demands. Its compact 88 kg frame and generous fuel economy make it ideal for affordable, no-fuss daily transportation.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 84.7 kg
- Seat height
- 737 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Honda Ruckus
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 11.9:1 |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for short, casual urban and neighborhood errands rather than any kind of serious performance riding.
- Built for
- A quirky, fun, low-powered fun-scooter with fat tires and a laid-back cruiser-like stance that prioritizes charm and simplicity over speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger any real distance, or anyone needing quick acceleration.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 48 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- CHNXC0.05AJA-011
- EPA CO Emissions
- 8.1 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0638 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 37.8 x 44.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.9:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1265 mm
- Seat height
- 737 mm
- Dry weight
- 84.7 kg
- Wet weight
- 88.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Twin-downtube fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 56 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 66 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 74 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 120/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-10
Other
- Color options
- White/Red, Black
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 | 2012 | 2015 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 82 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg |
| Seat height | 739 mm | 734 mm | 737 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Ruckus?
The 2012 Honda Ruckus has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Ruckus have?
The 2012 Honda Ruckus has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Honda Ruckus weigh?
The 2012 Honda Ruckus has a Dry weight of 84.7 kg (186.7 pounds).
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