Scooters
2026Honda Metropolitan
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The 2026 Honda Metropolitan is a lightweight 49.4cc automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking reliable, fuel-efficient transportation. Known for its nimble handling, classic styling, and practical automatic transmission, it delivers effortless city riding with minimal maintenance requirements and excellent fuel economy.
- 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
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2026 Honda Metropolitan
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5.4 HP (4.0 kW) | 4.2 HP (3.1 kW) |
| Front suspension | — | 26mm telescopic fork; 2.8 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | — | Single shock; 2.4 in. travel |
| Front brakes | — | Single 95mm mechanical drum |
| Rear brakes | — | Single 110mm mechanical drum |
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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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate 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
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 38 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- THNXC0.05ATC-001
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 1.62 L/100km (145.2 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.1 CO g/km
- Torque
- 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0546 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.5 x 40.3 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Full transistorized ignition
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal dry type
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
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 26mm telescopic fork; 2.8 in. travel
- Rear suspension
- Single shock; 2.4 in. travel
- Front wheel travel
- 48 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 66 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 76 mm
- Rake
- 26.5º
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 95mm mechanical drum
- Front brakes diameter
- 95 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 110mm mechanical drum
- Front tyre
- 80/100-10
- Rear tyre
- 80/100-10
Other
- Color options
- Denim Blue Metallic; Red
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 2026 Honda Metropolitan has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Metropolitan have?
The 2026 Honda Metropolitan has a Power of 4.2 HP (3.1 kW).
What is the torque of the Honda Metropolitan?
The 2026 Honda Metropolitan has a Torque of 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Honda Metropolitan weigh?
The 2026 Honda Metropolitan has a Dry weight of 76.9 kg (169.5 pounds).
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