Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2015 Honda Metropolitan relies on a 49 cc (3 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant.
On the scales, the Metropolitan measures 81.2 kg (179 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 719 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,181 mm (46.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.54-liter (1.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.01 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 226 km (140 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 21 indexed model years from 2004 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~226 km (140 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
IgnitionCDI
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.01 litres/100 km (49.8 km/l or 117.03 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTwin-downtube fork
Front Travel53 mm (2.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel58 mm (2.3 inches)
Wheelbase1181 mm (46.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-10
Rear Tyre80/100-10
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.81.2 kg (179.0 pounds)
Seat Height719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity4.54 litres (1.20 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsPearl Blue/Pearl Black, Pink Metallic/Pearl White, White
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
