I have a 2004 metro and i get so many compliments from people at traffic lights and passing by

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

This one gets a lot of attention. It's sharp looking.

You had me cracking up when you said “ fury from other drivers!!😂😂😂

@honkerman74

8 күн бұрын

It’s funny because it’s true

It doesn’t matter what you ride, The wind is always the same❤

IMO its definitely a LOT better looking than the Chinese and Korean scooters out there.

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

It's a very good looking machine. Honda captured the essence of Italian styling, while making it uniquely Japanese.

My wife and I are thinking of getting a pair of these for travels around our small city in PA. 40mph is the highest speed limit on any of the roads we would travel. Seems perfect. Thanks for reviewing!

@honkerman74

5 ай бұрын

They are good for what they are good for. City use is a perfect application.

This is one of the best scooter videos that I’ve watched. Nice to see you are wearing gloves. I’ve logged 100,000 kilometres 62,000 miles on scooters since 2006. I wore out Suzuki 650 Burgman at 60,000 Kilometres. I have a 250 Piaggio Beverly touring scooter with top and side boxes. It has 30,000 Kilometres of fun long rides. My Yamaha BWs/Zuma has 10,000 k on the odometer. The Yamaha 49cc is my favourite ride. I’m selling the Piaggio. I want a Giorno or Ruckus to compliment my Yamaha BWs. The slower you go the further you get. My scooter experience says a big yes to everything that you’ve stated. Please keep up the great videos. I’m your Far North neighbour in the boreal forest Precambrian Shield of Northern Saskatchewan Canada.

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

Thanks kindly and breathe easy

You make it look more fun than I remember a 50cc scooter is! I do ride a (larger) Vespa sometimes, and agree that scooters are fun. I am also a biker, car driver, cyclist and pedestrian. I don't think we have to be just one thing on the road! Enjoyed your video and the obvious enjoyment you had with that little scooter

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

One can find joy in anything. :)

It's 49 cc I'm in nc and I didn't need to get a license for it. Only had it for a little over a month and already adjusted the brakes and throttle so they're more responsive.

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

Nice. Indeed, brake adjustment was the first thing I did. I adjusted it in the parking lot at the dealer. Throttle I’ve left alone for now because I don’t want that to be too peppy because my wife is still learning

Love this video and the puppy in the storage ;-)

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

hah! I'm glad. :)

I'm so in love with this 2024 Honda Metropolitan NCW50 scooter. 😍🛵

Loved the video and humor! However, I would caution people about putting a dog in the storage area. It's not meant for pet of any kind. I just purchased a Vespa LVX 150, and I noticed warning stickers in the storage about no pets. I asked the sales guy about the warning stickers, and he said for legal reasons Vespa decided to warn people so that they wouldn't kill their fur-baby and then attempt to sue because they were not warned. It makes sense.

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

It’s obvious humor, Lucy was in the storage bin with the cover unlatched for only a few seconds, and never rode in it that way. It was just humor. If people aren’t intelligent enough to realize that locking an animal of any kind in a small space of that kind is detrimental to their well being, that is on them. I knew someone was likely to point out the obvious eventually. And yes, there are notices all over the thing about not using the storage space to tote live creatures. It was simple humor.

i think it's exciting

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

They are fun, that is certain

Hah, fun to see Lancaster on KZread. I'm out in Exton. I've been thinking of getting something with two-wheels and this appealed to me for its looks and price, but that absence of giddyup is going to be too much. This was a good video, though, and thank you for it!

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I’m glad it was helpful. They are fun and serviceable machines, but indeed, they aren’t for everyone.

Nice review

@honkerman74

Ай бұрын

Thanks kindly

I have a 15 minute ride through town to work, and mine is the perfect solution. My car stays at home.

@honkerman74

8 ай бұрын

This is what they were made to do

Thanks!

@honkerman74

6 ай бұрын

my pleasure. :)

Are you in Lancaster? I just got a ruckus a couple months ago and these little scooters are so fun

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

Lancaster County, yes. Not in the city though. Small scoots are a blast indeed.

How does this do up steep hills? Can it continue going up hill for long stretches?

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

It’s slow uphill. It will get you there, but it will take a while

Does DMV gave you an M1 or M2 in California if you pass the test? I also have this Honda Metropolitan

@honkerman74

9 ай бұрын

I am not in California. I know next to nothing about California motoring regulations. I’d recommend you go to the California dmv website or call them with your questions.

Great video! Very funny! I enjoyed the sarcasm, lol. It's nice that the metropolitan has that little storage compartment. I think you covered all the reasons why to get this type of scooter as well as reasons not too. It all depends on type of roads you want to ride on and what your expectations are. 👍

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

I am pleased that this video has been a success, and that you enjoyed it. A 50cc really is a truly niche choice, but definitely fun if you accept its limitations...and don't try to carry a dog under the seat. :D

@danasymosky5609

Жыл бұрын

@@honkerman74 haha! Yes, I got a chuckle out of that too!

Hey man i live in hanover im looking to buy a metropolitan, where did you get yours?

@honkerman74

8 ай бұрын

Lancaster Honda has a blue one for sale, at least they did on Saturday.

I have a 2023 Honda metropolitan scooter, in which I go everywhere with, I no longer have a car, a lot of times I go anywheres from 30 miles a day, all the way up to 100 miles a day, no problem, now my scooter cruises at 38 mph, even against the wind, no problem at all, but I only weigh 135 lb, maybe that's the reason why, plus where I live it's all flat, with no hill's, or mountains, would I buy this Honda metropolitan scooter again, absolutely yes, 100 percent.

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

The metropolitan is capable of speeds up to 40, and weight is definitely a factor. They are reliable though and while they don’t go fast, they will always arrive eventually

scooters are now getting the respect they deserve in the citys now . bikers are always waveing at me saying hello . cars look out for me and I show the same courtesy to them . i dont like holding any one back .on the road so I ride far to the right to let them pass .

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

It depends where you are, but a lot of people want them for the fuel economy. The practicality is epic as well.

@jamieturnage9511

11 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 yes thats what i use mine for too their better for the city than a car .in my opion

Love this video. I’m buying a 2002 metro that needs a little work and quite frankly I’m excited to have my first scoot. Well kind of my first scooter/moped. I’ve been building and selling 2 and 4 stroke motorized bicycles since 2017. Cheap transportation became a hobby that I absolutely love. Like you said “anything on two wheels is for me” The one I’m buying has one simple issue.. bogging down and won’t reach top speed currently. But it’s all good I’ll fix 😎 and I’ll even slap on some upgrades and keep it reliable. Thanks again for the video, stay cool man. -Chris

@honkerman74

9 ай бұрын

It's always fun to get your hands dirty with these little bikes. They are heaps of fun.

How heavy and tall are you? Because the smaller the bike, the lower the power, the more that matters. I wish they made a Metropolitan with a 125, perhaps the one that is in the SuperCub. That would be an awesome alternative. They could make both. The Metropolitan and Metropolitan S or something. BTW, I wish they still made and sold small capacity motorcycles here in the USA. Other parts of the world get them, but not here. I always was interested in the MZ RT125.

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

I am not a terribly heavy dude and I’m just about average height. The metro is a bit too small and light for a bigger engine than it has, though they did sell the Elite 110 here for a while. Yamaha had a 125cc Vino for a while, but it was bigger and heavier than the 50cc. The biggest hurdle is the American market, which is too focused on image to realize the value of small bikes and scooters. It’s changing slowly.

@caoimhin7122

11 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 I really liked the style and design of the little Metropolitan. But I went with a 150 Vespa instead. One of the big problems in the US is the way our settlement patterns are. We almost always have to travel on higher speed roads and streets to get to anything in this country. Sure there are plenty of people that live in dense urban environments (which is what this bike is really for), but a huge number of Americans live in suburbs. Or the shops and colleges and other places we need to get to are separated by busy, high speed roads. It's not as much of problem is as many places in Europe (or Asia for that matter). Which is too bad, because I have medical problems that would have made a bike 100lbs lighter a godsend. For the record, I am 5'8" tall and about 162lbs. Think I could have gotten 40mph on level ground?

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

It really depends on locale. If one lives in a city, especially a city where lane filtering is a legal option, they are ideal. For rural riding, concessions must be made and understanding the limitations of the machine is a must.

❤

@madisunramsay

2 ай бұрын

love how youre spreading the love

Great video. I wanna get one. Im am 320 will this carry me? Im only gonna use it at the pits at the racetrack only going about 20 mph max.

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

Technically, that’s well over the limit of one of these, but I had a buddy about 6’3” and 350 who rode one of the old style metros and it was fine. I think he may have beefed the suspension up some.

@BigUnk85

10 ай бұрын

@honkerman74 oh ok dang. Which one would you prefer? Nothing too bulky and heavy tho just something to get around the pits..

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

There’s always the Grom, or a monkey. Lots of big guys ride them. Might need some suspension adjustment too, but that’s going to be true of any small bike

@BigUnk85

10 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 thanks for your insight in going to check those out

Does this scooter have a kick starter besides the electric start?

@honkerman74

Ай бұрын

Yes indeed. It's right there on the CVT.

Can't find a rear bracket for mine .can't find the mirror thread spec .is it 8mm or 10mm

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

This I'm not sure of. If you contact your local Honda dealer, they will likely have that information.

@fredcabor5258

10 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 did that they don't.

I think if I lived in an area where I did not own a car and my mode of transportation was a bus, I would much rather buy one of these and have the freedom to go where I wanted faster than the bus could get me there and for probably less money in gas.

@honkerman74

3 ай бұрын

That is a perfect scenario for these machines.

@BillySBC

3 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 Yes I would say this is mostly a city machine, and if you lived is a densely populated city where parking is nearly impossible and car insurance rates are sky high and the bus system is slow to get you to your destination, then this scooter would be your #1 option and you would cherish this little scooter.

2:55 They’re also good for doing food deliveries as well

@honkerman74

9 ай бұрын

I'm sure. Not something I do, but I've seen it done.

what is the top speed on flat surface?

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

Right about 38mph

Had two Metropolitans and they didn’t wobble and stopped well. The second newer one could do 42 mph.

@honkerman74

2 ай бұрын

I think you might have the wrong idea of what I mean by “wobbly.” It’s not an issue of anything loose in the vehicle’s structure, it’s a feature of the small wheels that makes a small scooter less stable than something with bigger wheels. They are by nature more twitchy than larger wheeled scooters and motorcycles. Drums do work well enough on a small, light machine, and those fitted to the metro seem sufficient, but drums are never as effective as discs.

Very cool video. This looks like a scooter you can have a blast and alot of fun riding but you just don't want your friends to catch you riding it. If I remember correctly this is the same scooter that Kurt Angle tried to give The Undertaker as a gift on wwe's raw

@honkerman74

6 ай бұрын

I've never understood that mindset. Too many dudes with their fragile masculinity afraid to have a little fun because they might not look "manly" enough. One misses out on a lot when one is too concerned about the opinions of other people.

@Aka.Aka.

3 күн бұрын

It's funny how weak men think that think they have to compensate with a big vehicle, real men ride what they want and don't care about what people think!

Yeah, these aren't meant for rural areas. I have a 2023 Wolf Islander that works perfectly for the suburban/urban part of Greater New Haven, CT where I live, but I can't imagine using one in that area. It seems you're really out there too, we have some areas like that in the central and northern parts of the state.

@honkerman74

9 ай бұрын

I rode a 50 for five months. It was my first “bike” and I learned quickly that is was best in stop and go urban/suburban settings. Areas with lots of hills would become highly irritating very quickly.

I can't imagine doing a commute with that.

@honkerman74

8 ай бұрын

It depends where you are and the length of the commute. It’s perfect for mine, but then, mine is a mile and a half or so and the speed limit is 25 most of the way. For someone in a city such a machine is perfect.

As someone who just wants to ride slip on gravel roads I couldn’t complain

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

The low torque on something like the Metropolitan makes gravel roads less intimidating. Small wheels and low torque really help a lot.

i dont like them hooks on it . i like the old hooks on the metro .i had a 2008 model good running bike

I'm 6'0. Would I fit on one of those?

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

Hard to say, the best way to know if a bike or scooter will fit your frame is to sit on it

@rossharrell6218

10 ай бұрын

I do, and I am 6'1"

I ride harleys and i love scooters. People are mean.

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

They can be, but I think the unkindness comes out of fear of looking less in the eyes of others. Many people are afraid to appear happy because they equate it with weakness.

@BluesCat1980

9 ай бұрын

I have a Metropolitan and a Ruckus. I love both bikes for they are.

I found it too small and short for me-knees in the way-serious reduction in turning radius-built for midgets. I would have to use it for Rang back roads in Quebec.

@honkerman74

2 ай бұрын

To be fair, it was built by Japanese folks, who don't tend to be terribly tall on the average. As a 5'10" dude, I've found it's fine for me, but for someone of taller stature, I can see how it could be an issue.

@johndefalque5061

2 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 I'm 5'10" too-I really find my legs in the way. I would want to sit on the back of the seat and have pegs off the floorboards. Spread my legs wide for a turn? I love scooters but not this one.

@johndefalque5061

2 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 I also have freakishly long arms.

@honkerman74

2 ай бұрын

So...like a reverse T-rex?

@johndefalque5061

2 ай бұрын

@@honkerman74 I swear the wheelbase is too short for me! That or the bar is too low.

Like a Vespa but actually reliable

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

I think they look a bit better than the modern Vespa really.

У меня такой мопед 2016 года) тоже видосы делаю)

@honkerman74

Жыл бұрын

it is a scooter, not a moped, but still, and excellent machine.

Where is the spark plug

@honkerman74

4 ай бұрын

You have to remove the tub under the seat to get at it.

According to Hondas website it’s 49cc

@honkerman74

5 ай бұрын

Well yes, the displacement is 49 cc (probably 49.5 or 49.9), but they are still called 50cc scooters. It’s the industry standard.

It's a 49.9cc engine, so it is less than 50ccs and you don't need a license in NC to drive it.

@honkerman74

5 ай бұрын

Different states, different rules.

@joeq.public281

Ай бұрын

You need a driver's license to operate this in Texas believe it or not. Nanny state.

Everyone be glad you don’t live in Minnesota. Here you need a drivers license with the motorcycle endorsement!! So I guess Minnesota looks at the Metropolitan the same as a Suzuki Hyabusa !! I think that the politicians should take it for a ride and then they might reconsider calling it a motorcycle. It says motorcycle right on my license plate.

@honkerman74

11 ай бұрын

New York is the same way from what I understand.

That was stupid. Passing a bicycle in a non-passing zone. You're going to get killed on that thing. You do know what a double yellow line is, don't you?

@honkerman74

10 ай бұрын

Well, the huge horsepower reserves of the metropolitan make the speed and acceleration intoxicating. I’ve even passed Amish buggies on it.

@BluesCat1980

9 ай бұрын

There was nothing coming on the other side when he passed. There is no risk of getting killed if nothing is coming.

there are electric bicycles that will do almost 30 mph without a license. seems like the laws for 49cc scooters are extremely outdated, as they can only reach top speeds of 35-40mph when stock.

@honkerman74

2 ай бұрын

It varies by jurisdiction. In Pennsylvania, top speed for e-bikes is 20 mph. It seems to me that it is the e-bike rules that are inconsistent with rules for other motorized vehicles. They are essentially an electric moped (mopeds are usually restricted to 25mph) and should be registered in the same way, but political expediency gives them a pass. There’s more to say, but not on a thumb-pad