2007Honda Metropolitan

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The 2007 Honda Metropolitan is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking an economical, easy-to-ride vehicle. Its automatic transmission, low seat height, and minimal weight make it ideal for navigating city streets and parking in tight spaces. Known for reliability and fuel efficiency, the Metropolitan excels as an affordable entry point into powered two-wheeled transportation.

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 73.9 kg
Seat height: 719 mm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2007 Honda Metropolitan

vs the 2006

Spec	2006	2007
Fuel capacity	4.90 litres (1.29 US gallons)	5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)

Other years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding90%

Daily riding70%

Touring8%

Two-up10%

Track5%

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.

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Units

At 719mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Honda Metropolitan, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: 7HNXC0.05AJA-012
EPA CO Emissions: 8.1 CO g/km
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
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
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: 719 mm
Dry weight: 73.9 kg
Wet weight: 79.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 5.00 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: Pink Hibiscus, Purple Kanji, Ruby, Sapphire

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2007	2010	2015	2021	2026
Capacity	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc
Dry weight	74 kg	74 kg	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg	77 kg
Seat height	711 mm	719 mm	719 mm	719 mm	719 mm	719 mm
Fuel capacity	4.9 L	5 L	5 L	4.5 L	4.5 L	4.5 L