Scooters
2012Honda Metropolitan
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The 2012 Honda Metropolitan is a lightweight, automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and first-time riders seeking affordable, reliable transportation. Its low 719mm seat height, minimal 79.8kg curb weight, and compact 1,191mm wheelbase make it exceptionally easy to handle in city traffic and tight parking situations. Known for its fuel efficiency, electric starter convenience, and practical 5-liter fuel tank, the Metropolitan excels as an economical daily commuter for short-distance trips.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 76.9 kg
- Seat height
- 719 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Honda Metropolitan
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 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
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
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0702 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
- 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
- 76.9 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)
- 26.5°
- 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
- Ocean, Ghost, Monza, Graphite
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 | 2012 | 2015 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 74 kg | 77 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 |
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 2012 Honda Metropolitan has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Metropolitan have?
The 2012 Honda Metropolitan has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Honda Metropolitan weigh?
The 2012 Honda Metropolitan has a Dry weight of 76.9 kg (169.5 pounds).
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