Scooters

2020Honda Metropolitan

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The 2020 Honda Metropolitan is a lightweight, fuel-efficient scooter ideal for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking affordable, reliable transportation. Known for its compact design, easy handling, and practical underseat storage, it excels in navigating congested city streets. Its low seat height and minimal weight make it accessible to riders of varying experience levels and stature.

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 76.9 kg
Seat height: 719 mm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2020 Honda Metropolitan

vs the 2019

Spec	2019	2020
Wet weight	78.5 kg (173.1 pounds)	81.2 kg (179.0 pounds)
Front suspension	Twin-downtube fork	Telescopic fork

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.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 719mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2020 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based 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.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 38 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: LHNXC0.05ATC-022
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 1.62 L/100km (145.2 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.7 CO g/km
Torque: 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.0702 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 37.8 x 44.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: V-Matic

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1181 mm
Overall length: 1651 mm
Overall width: 671 mm
Overall height: 1034 mm
Seat height: 719 mm
Dry weight: 76.9 kg
Wet weight: 81.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 4.50 litres
Ground clearance: 104 mm
Carrying capacity: 22-Liter Underseat Storage

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Single shock
Front wheel travel: 69 mm
Rear wheel travel: 58 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°
Trail: 75 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter: 95 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake). Combined Braking System
Front tyre: 80/100-10
Rear tyre: 80/100-10

Other

Color options: Coastal Blue, Pearl Soft Beige
Comments: Model ID: NCW50.
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

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	2010	2015	2020	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	4.5 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.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTNov 2024 · 24V825000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.

Risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR0.

These recalls cover some 2020 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Honda recalls →

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As a scooter, the 2020 Honda Metropolitan makes a lot of sense. The 49cc engine produces 5.4 hp and 4.1 Nm, which suits the bike's character well. With a 719 mm seat and an 81 kg weight, it is best suited to easy, practical city commuting, although it is not suited to fast, long motorway runs. Worth a close look if it fits your needs.

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