Scooters
2006Honda Ruckus
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The 2006 Honda Ruckus is a lightweight 49cc scooter ideal for urban commuters and casual riders seeking affordable, easy-to-ride transportation. Known for its distinctive retro styling, compact dimensions, and reliable automatic transmission, the Ruckus excels at navigating congested city streets with minimal maintenance demands.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 82.1 kg
- Seat height
- 734 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2006 Honda Ruckus
vs the 2005| Spec | 2005 | 2006 |
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| Rear suspension | Single-shock. | Single-shock |
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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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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- EPA Certificate No.
- 6HNXC0.05AJA-011
- EPA CO Emissions
- 8.1 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0658 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 37.8 x 44.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.2:1
- 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
- 734 mm
- Dry weight
- 82.1 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, Silver Camo
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 | 2006 | 2010 | 2015 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 82 kg | 82 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg | 85 kg |
| Seat height | 739 mm | 734 mm | 734 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Ruckus?
The 2006 Honda Ruckus has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Ruckus have?
The 2006 Honda Ruckus has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Honda Ruckus weigh?
The 2006 Honda Ruckus has a Dry weight of 82.1 kg (181.0 pounds).
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