Built around Honda's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2013 Honda Ruckus pairs a 49 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 37.8 x 44.0 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches) with a 11.9:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Ruckus measures 88 kg (194 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 737 mm (29 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,265 mm (49.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.92-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.06 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 239 km (149 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
~239 km (149 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression11.9:1
Bore x Stroke37.8 x 44.0 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 15mm CV carburetor with automatic choke
IgnitionCD
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.06 litres/100 km (48.5 km/l or 114.18 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases47.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTwin-downtube fork
Front Travel56 mm (2.2 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel66 mm (2.6 inches)
Wheelbase1265 mm (49.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-10
Rear Tyre130/90-10
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.88.0 kg (194.0 pounds)
Seat Height737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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