Honda Ruckus - ONE YEAR OWNERSHIP REVIEW

Welcome to my channel, today we are reviewing experience with my 2007 Honda Ruckus after owning it for 1 year/1200 miles. Please comment with any questions.. Please comment with any questions or feedback! THANKS!
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  • @DenizSenel420
    @DenizSenel4203 жыл бұрын

    That's incorrect it doesn't need a battery at all. The purpose of the kick start is to start it when your battery is dead you may have had the key off or the kill switch on but I can attest just today I start mine via kick start with NO BATTERY and I rode it around the block no issues

  • @algesbrek5695
    @algesbrek56954 жыл бұрын

    Good review bud ,i love all bikes ,had a c.t 70 once,100 twin etc.right up to 70+h.p.triples .love them all I'm 75 and have 2 bikes 1 cruser and a 650 v-strome

  • @chrismcdonald4819
    @chrismcdonald48194 жыл бұрын

    Bought one today new. 2020. We love it! Never had a two wheel with a motor of any kind. Great starter bike.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome! Hope you enjoy it like I have!

  • @Sig721Tau

    @Sig721Tau

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview Didn't your Ruc come with a red seat?

  • @Ethan.s..

    @Ethan.s..

    4 жыл бұрын

    Travelin' Ted ; normally the white and red ones come with the red seat.

  • @rickellithorpe7428

    @rickellithorpe7428

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep up with the maintenance and it will last a long time. Even longer if you keep stock.

  • @joshuataft5541

    @joshuataft5541

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview I jst wrote two new coments on the vidio .honestly I need some man to man advice on if I should get one and it would be a life saver if u could help with your opinion. 🙏

  • @louisaugust1815
    @louisaugust18153 жыл бұрын

    2016 - paid $3000 private sale. New fuel pump, air and gas filters, new battery this past summer. 5000 kms now. In BC registration, insurance and class 5 driver license needed. $5 gas fill up, cheap on insurance. I'm 72 yrs old now and when I give up driving vehicles I hope to still ride my Ruckus scooter.

  • @OrangeZebra151
    @OrangeZebra1514 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 2020 like a week ago! Couldn't ask for a funner ride. Always has people staring!

  • @powdertrax9742
    @powdertrax97422 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been a fan of the Ruckus for years and was contemplating buying two of them for my wife and I. I’m retiring in 15 days and thought it would be fun to haul a couple of these around to cruise beaches, dirt roads, or scenic roads.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what they’re best for! That’s all I use it for and it’s a blast

  • @rubiconoutdoors3492

    @rubiconoutdoors3492

    2 жыл бұрын

    Campground too.

  • @JFrenchRennier

    @JFrenchRennier

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm retired & bought a Rukus last month. For me its used for errands around town & is great for that. I have owned Harley's since I was 16 so no problem adapting. Lots of fun & will also take it with us camping.

  • @deanjollow2892
    @deanjollow28922 жыл бұрын

    I bought the 50cc zuma, I put roughly 3500 miles on it a year,the thing is bullet proof. Great dry storage under seat. Front disc, fuel injected,three valve,seats 2. It’s been a great daily driver.

  • @dangrgic-happyhumanadventu4379
    @dangrgic-happyhumanadventu43793 жыл бұрын

    Looking to snag one, great review man! Thanks for the solid insight 💪

  • @joeknowles6886
    @joeknowles68863 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2019 ruckus i use it daily n never had a problem with it .. I LOVE MY LIL RUCKUS !!! Good to ride on trails also . i highly recommend one ..

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @crazyhorse601
    @crazyhorse6014 жыл бұрын

    I want this for my first scooter and this review really helped

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    So glad to help, please subscribe for more ruckus videos!

  • @joshuataft5541

    @joshuataft5541

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview you got my sub....if u get a chance I need some advice on if i should get one🙏

  • @Splitshot1
    @Splitshot13 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2019 ruckus..keep it totally stock and i havent had 1 problem or complaint yet.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it as much as I do! These things are a blast!

  • @MrOscar5690

    @MrOscar5690

    3 жыл бұрын

    after how many miles

  • @Splitshot1

    @Splitshot1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrOscar5690 i have 1800 miles on it oscar and all ive done to it is put gas in it...

  • @MrOscar5690

    @MrOscar5690

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Splitshot1 No wonder you have no problems.., you don’t even use it 🤣

  • @Splitshot1

    @Splitshot1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrOscar5690 actually the only time people have a ruckus problem is when they start messin with it..stretching it, new exhaust, new rollers and stuff like that..im straight stock and know what i have every time...and thats NO problems..

  • @bartlambrechts1350
    @bartlambrechts13503 жыл бұрын

    Love from holland! Got a 2005 with 57k+ km on it, with a new driveline ordered from japan, it drives amazing even after al those kilometers

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool to hear about such a good high mileage ruckus! Awesome!

  • @evelynwinters218
    @evelynwinters2184 жыл бұрын

    very helpful!! i’ve been wanting one!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you thought so!

  • @screddot7074
    @screddot70742 жыл бұрын

    South Carolina reclassified the Ruckus from a moped to a motorcycle because it has that beastly 4.5 hp engine. A light person can hit 40 mph, maybe 45. I have an 07 with a little over 5000 miles.

  • @americanfreedomlogistics9984
    @americanfreedomlogistics99844 жыл бұрын

    I have a 17 ... I’ve added the Chase-Harper underseat bag. I had to giggle a bit When you said that people need to be comfortable with it and I totally agree. If you push right or left to swerve this bike moves really fast in either direction and could easily spill someone if they’re not familiar with the Ruckus’ handling. I took a MSF course myself and I also have a Rebel 500 which has a different handing profile. All in all the Ruckus is a pretty neat little rude. It’s not fast but if you’re making a quick grocery run and don’t want to wrangle a car through traffic this is a great choice.

  • @hakosama

    @hakosama

    4 жыл бұрын

    One of the things that got me interested in a Ruckus is that a lot of guys like you have a real motorcycle and still cruise around on a Ruckus. So I thought it can't be that bad. And it's not it's a blast! I just received the Chase-Harper bag and it seems to fit well.

  • @hakosama
    @hakosama4 жыл бұрын

    I jus bought one for the wife to ride with me when I'm on my Z125. We just got back from a short ride and she likes it!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great rides!

  • @rubiconoutdoors3492
    @rubiconoutdoors34922 жыл бұрын

    Whats up from Wallingford CT !👍🏻

  • @kevinodriscoll4824
    @kevinodriscoll48243 жыл бұрын

    You can't go wrong with a Honda. Been riding them for over 30 years. Got a VT750 Shadow Spirit at the moment. Great build quality

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, incredible builds, I’ve ridden almost all Honda since I was very young

  • @hohovsash
    @hohovsash3 жыл бұрын

    You seem mad chill bro im def subbing

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft55413 жыл бұрын

    I used to ride motorcycle but got hurt in 08.im ready to get back on the road.my left leg dnt bend all the way and I'm gna get a scooter.this looks the coolest compared to most scooters I've seen..thanx for the review. I rode my whole life on dirt bikes and have been depressed for ten years without 2 wheel under me .wish me luck .I'm nevouse that I lost my mojo. After getting hurt realy bad from a kid backing in his driveway on a blind corner.there was no room to slowdown and no room to evade the truck .I almost made it except the bumper

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jeez, that sounds horrible, it’s a tough call, getting back on the road after that just be tough, if you go with anything maybe start with a Honda ruckus, I live in a pretty low density area and feel pretty safe but I ride VERY cautiously, if anything maybe start with a ruckus and stay safe out there!

  • @joshuataft5541

    @joshuataft5541

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview thanx so much. What about other scooters.im 35 but my dad saw some scooter at some shop and that's what got me talking g about getting back out there. I live in new England and probably will jst ride around town .atleast at first..yeah it was the hardest thing I've been through and I have alot of pain every day.i cant do alot things I used to.and besides my limp poeople dnt understand or know what my deal is and are scared to ask. My plan is to get one and if I dnt like it or dnt feel safe to get rid of it.i jst miss riding so much.tool me along time to not be mad every time I see a bike..and if I dnt have a great wife I'd be miserable..thanx for your advice.....2 wheels are so fun even after almost dying I wana ride.im either stupid or jst wana have fun for a change lol or both...I'll think about it some more but all um privily gna try it...before I get to old. Jst not having good left leg mobility is getting me to not exercise or have fun ever so if this works out it will improve my quality of life but if I fail it wont be good at all I dnt wana get hurt. So i realy got to think.thank you brother it means the world that you helped .I dnt have anyone to ask about the topic

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@joshuataft5541 I am so glad I could help, one good thing about these scooters (and most scooters) is there is no shifting and the both for the brakes are hand brakes, you wont need any precision foot movement until you stop. Thanks again, ride safe!

  • @sae6d__638
    @sae6d__6384 жыл бұрын

    Getting three of these for me and my sons in 2 weeks

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    sae6d_ _ hope you all have a blast! Thanks for the comment! :)

  • @johnberry2877
    @johnberry28774 жыл бұрын

    My last bike was a built xr 650 it was a BEAST! After Michigan's no helmet law the insurance went through the the roof! Well, bought the ruck for around town and love it! No insurance, no lic plate, over 100 mpg👍. My XR would wheelie at 45mph and this won't even go 45😂. But that's all good love my ruck great fun!!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you are loving it!

  • @mikehoward8201
    @mikehoward8201 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a new Ruckus in 2017 new. Very low maintenance. 6600 miles on it now, same tires, same drum brakes. Couple of oil changes. I did some minor enhancements. Bought the extended rack for the rear and have a fold up crate zip tied to it for carrying groceries. Put gravel guards on the headlights. Have installed a water bottle holder on left side of handle bars and have a glove pouch on the right side. Under the seat I custom fit a stainless steel fryer basket (custom fit), so I can carry a lock and chain cable and a first aid kit. Purchased a pair of plastic saddle bags and had a friend install them for me, with lights wired so that the light on the back of each bags work with my turn signals. Went to a couple of motorcycle rallies and one friend gave me a truck bull balls set that now hangs down from the license holder! Ha ha. Big set of cahoonas! I installed a Battery Tender and keep it plugged in during the winter, store it on my sheltered back porch. It looks like a white bumble bee! It is red and white, and I installed a pair of red foam throttle grips, and ran red reflective tape around the speedo. I get around 90 mpg and I weigh about 205 pounds. I have no doubt if I weighed 150 like an Asian guy I would get 125 mpg! In the saddle bags, on one side I carry a rainproof poncho, and I tire plug repair kit and in the other bag, I carry a 1 liter fuel bottle with gas, to get an extra 25 miles down the road! Room in that bag also for a lunch box with drink, snacks and sandwich when out running errands! I have few opportunities to ride it on dirt, but do most of my riding within a 30 mile radius of my home. BTW, I am now 74 years old. Rode motorcycle all my life, last one was an 1800 GoldWing, but my knees started going bad and sold it and bought the Ruck. More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Love it!🤪

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    Forgot to mention, I mounted a red barrel carrier on the front rack and in it are my sunglasses, night glare yellow lens wraparounds, and a couple of microfiber towels. I always wear a helmet, sometimes with a face shield and sometimes with…then I wear my glasses! No fun getting a beetle in the eye at 37 mph!

  • @andyben87
    @andyben874 жыл бұрын

    Great Review, Considering the 2020

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would! They’re a super fun and even pretty affordable brand new

  • @andyben87

    @andyben87

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview So I ended up getting one last month. Funny you said CT doesn't require a M permit because here in MA they did, also had to get a plate and insurance the whole 9 LOL. MA considers anything that goes over 30 to be a "LS Motorcycle". Just wondering too, I've noticed when traveling over 30 with mine that the front seems to slightly wobble in an up and down motion, not side to side...have you experienced something like this with yours? Best,

  • @edwardpetersen4309
    @edwardpetersen43094 жыл бұрын

    Had a 2017. Put 8000 miles on it. Never a problem. Slow as hell but more fun than my motorcycle. BTW I bought a trickle charger so never had a dead battery. Wonderful thing.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you are loving it, they are very cool and thanks for the advice!

  • @southendsurfer

    @southendsurfer

    Жыл бұрын

    definitely slow as hell just bought a new 2023

  • @JimmyBailey
    @JimmyBailey3 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if Massachusetts is the same rules as CT for not needing a Motorcycles license? I live in on MA boreder and work in CT...I am thinking of buying new 2020

  • @Thatyouguy_
    @Thatyouguy_3 жыл бұрын

    Bought mine new in 2016. Great gas mileage, looks good and super fun. 3k miles of adventures

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    the you guy1243 glad you enjoy it as much as I do!

  • @BrokeBoy912

    @BrokeBoy912

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you think 1400 for a 2013 with 2900 miles is a good deal?

  • @Thatyouguy_

    @Thatyouguy_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BrokeBoy912 that seems like a good deal to me.

  • @abbiebeast
    @abbiebeast3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sold - I have an RV looking to have this as my go about instead of hauling my Jeep Wrangler behind and guzzzeling gas doing so - want one would have saddle bags and weld a rack on the back to take a 5 gal gas tank or grocery basket the off road durabilty is kick!~

  • @scottishzoomer
    @scottishzoomer4 жыл бұрын

    Wish you could still buy them new in the UK. Great to see you enjoying it 👍

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Scottish Zoomer that’s a shame that you can’t buy them anymore in the UK, thanks for the feedback!

  • @ronmendoza4916

    @ronmendoza4916

    4 жыл бұрын

    At least you UK guys have the fuel injected Ruckus. Us American good old boys get the carburetor version Ruckus.

  • @scottishzoomer

    @scottishzoomer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ron Mendoza true, never really understood the Honda thinking behind that.

  • @claudtalkz2194
    @claudtalkz21943 жыл бұрын

    Great looking vehicle, looks like fun!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree! Thanks for the comment

  • @mikewood5440
    @mikewood54404 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2019 new with .9 on the odo. $2699. I walked out $3300 after ttl, and a new helmet. I really bought it because my 18 yr old has been in a motorcycle kick, and was going to drop $ on an older enduro that was too much machine. I’m not a fan of riding on the street, and I thought this might be a safer option for getting around campus.

  • @thejoshhaganteam3970
    @thejoshhaganteam39704 жыл бұрын

    Love my ruckus!

  • @rickellithorpe7428
    @rickellithorpe74283 жыл бұрын

    I have second ruckus. Love them because almost mantence free.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theyre a great time!

  • @skytiger6671
    @skytiger66714 жыл бұрын

    I bought 2 this week 2015 860miles 2017 26miles

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft55413 жыл бұрын

    Thanx for the reveiw..I do need advice.im nervouse to get back on the road.i shouldn't b because I've road for years but after being in a coma for a week it makes ya a little nerfed up. I'm kinda looking for advice. I'm list without a bike and have ridden or used to for years .its not my riding that scares me it the people on the road that make me nervouse I cant handle getting hit by a car again I'm cobled togeather like an erector set

  • @SanjaySharma-nj4ri
    @SanjaySharma-nj4ri2 жыл бұрын

    Good looking like When launch in India thanks so much information about

  • @Crunch2056
    @Crunch20564 жыл бұрын

    Love my ‘09!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Way more fun than I thought it would be!

  • @reedvansandt1313
    @reedvansandt13133 жыл бұрын

    Any idea if the 2021 model will be fuel injected?

  • @astleyhisang3399
    @astleyhisang3399 Жыл бұрын

    What year of bike is that I am tying to see so I know what parts

  • @Winner3ty
    @Winner3ty3 жыл бұрын

    I cant believe that the Ruckus uses steel stamp rims and front and rear drum, my Super 9 uses alloy's and front and rear disk. That being said nice bike and its no cheap china bike for sure. Its lovely to see a stock Honda ruckus, the modded ones just come across as tacky to me

  • @mattcardarelli

    @mattcardarelli

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stock is King 👑

  • @ljw19901
    @ljw199012 жыл бұрын

    So help me decide: Honda ruckus or super 73?

  • @jhovey03
    @jhovey032 жыл бұрын

    Are there any fully electric mopeds similar to the ruckus?

  • @anumisha2302
    @anumisha23022 жыл бұрын

    im buying one 100%

  • @awakenonanotherworld4959
    @awakenonanotherworld49593 жыл бұрын

    Can you still ride it without a battery or do you need the battery for the electric fuel pump? I own a 2020 forgot to take the battery out from the winter. Lol

  • @christophermichael.w.7577
    @christophermichael.w.75773 жыл бұрын

    I have one.Its alot better than the off brand bike I had.I do not enjoy working on things all the time.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you like it too, thanks fore the comment!

  • @robertellis5227
    @robertellis5227 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, but It would be great if you spent just as much time on the road! Go Ruckus!

  • @jhonstratton3318
    @jhonstratton33183 жыл бұрын

    Am getting. A 2020. Test. Drove one. Love it. I have a r1. To. But great. Bike to. Ride around. Town.

  • @badassbikerst
    @badassbikerst3 жыл бұрын

    Either brake to electric start it, don't need to use just the rear brake. The offbrand chinese ones are slower. $100 tops worth of mods with a ruckus and you can comfortably do 45mph. $500 to do 50-55mph on a flat. $1000+ if you want to do 60+ but that forgoes the previous mods because you're buying a plug and play 150cc+ kit

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! - Colin

  • @shanepalmer9345

    @shanepalmer9345

    2 жыл бұрын

    What’s the mods for 500$ I plan on getting a 150cc out n mine eventually but would like to no what the 100$ mod is aswell until then

  • @badassbikerst

    @badassbikerst

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanepalmer9345 variator weights, intake, jets, amazon exhaust. Less than $100 just takes time to play around with and adjust. Just save the money and go with a gy6 swap

  • @1thezoe
    @1thezoe4 жыл бұрын

    I love this bike!! Every time I ride this, it puts a smile on my face. I have the same one and its a blast. I have had it up to 44mph going downhill Looking to buy a different one, but keep this one Any suggestions?? Genuine Scooters?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure, my next scooter will probably be a yamaha 2 seater

  • @christophermichael.w.7577

    @christophermichael.w.7577

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like Honda ruckus and Yamaha zuma.

  • @CrustyBiker

    @CrustyBiker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a UK spec version, Honda Zoomer, ours is much slower than yours, mine used to do 27mph but now 25mph, I think our are fuel injection and yours carbs, had mine since 2014 as an occasional comuter and secondary to a 900 Ninja (🤫 the Zoomer is more fun tbh 😅)

  • @marisamarino7596
    @marisamarino75962 жыл бұрын

    Cool!!

  • @TheGreatFury
    @TheGreatFury2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, great video! How's it riding up hills? Does it slow down pretty badly or is it decent?

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    From the top speed of 35 or so, it will get down to 25 when climbing most hills in my area, but ya get used to it! If traffic starts to back up, I do the kind thing and just pull over at the first wide spot and let them go by! Ha ha.

  • @rovertv7902
    @rovertv79023 жыл бұрын

    I've got a '78 honda hobbit moped. Still runs great but it's a true moped with pedal, not a scooter. I'm debating getting a ruckus...

  • @MrSirHaku
    @MrSirHaku2 жыл бұрын

    Bro, we need to get together sometime. I live in Connecticut (but rn I’m in Florida for school)

  • @408802
    @4088024 жыл бұрын

    I know you said in the video that it's not meant for two people, but I saw online that there's this attachment for a second "passenger" seat behind the main seat. Is 50cc enough to carry two people? I've wanted a Ruckus for so long but to be honest the only thing keeping me back is the fact that I'm not sure it can handle the occasional 2 people riding.

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    Unless you both are small, I would not try it!

  • @nastynatesscooters9896
    @nastynatesscooters98964 жыл бұрын

    Yes fuel pump it clicks when you turn key on!!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know exactly what your talking about, I think thats why it did not kick start when my battery was totally dead

  • @rxonmymind8362
    @rxonmymind83624 жыл бұрын

    I came for a review....you like the bike. Got that part. How about a review of it's ride, mpg, hill climbing....

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    Read some of the viewers comments!

  • @Akibatai00
    @Akibatai003 жыл бұрын

    The Honda Ruckus is a fun bike to ride. Shouldn't have sold mine, thinking about getting the 2022 models. Have you see the color options? They look sick!

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just saw the new models the other day, I like them a lot!

  • @tateenstrom
    @tateenstrom4 жыл бұрын

    Since you have a after market air box/filter you should put the aftermarket exhaust on because the air intake is more then it was when stock so more air in you need more air out and it will go faster and the rpm will be steady

  • @Ethan.s..

    @Ethan.s..

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tate Enstrom it really depends in the previous owner rejeted the carb.

  • @tateenstrom

    @tateenstrom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ethan it will make the bike sound and feel better but rejeting would definitely improve the bike

  • @Ethan.s..

    @Ethan.s..

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tate Enstrom well if the previous owner rejeted it properly like one should with intake and exhaust, it would probably be running to rich right now. So adding the exhaust back would be very beneficial. If the previous owner didn’t reject it, it is surely running better now with the sock exhaust. He should check and see what exactly is in his carburetor.

  • @tonyvandyke7588
    @tonyvandyke75882 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had myself/215lb, my wife/128lb and my daughter/38lb on my Ruckus.

  • @tbz1551
    @tbz15514 жыл бұрын

    FYI the Moped is a human propulsion machine aided by an engine. Essentially mopeds need pedals, they are not interchangeable. Great vid 👍🏻 It’s a great scooter, not moped 😉

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    T BZ thank you for letting me know, I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed!

  • @caffeineman72

    @caffeineman72

    2 жыл бұрын

    Legally in the State of Georgia, anything under 50cc is a moped, with or without pedals

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy6449 Жыл бұрын

    i have a 2006 in white with fuel injection ,5000 miles from new. lovely reliable machine. i am in the u k .

  • @jacobpoucher

    @jacobpoucher

    Жыл бұрын

    No one cares about the uk

  • @crowbrocaw

    @crowbrocaw

    4 ай бұрын

    That's super mature ​@@jacobpoucher

  • @jacobpoucher

    @jacobpoucher

    4 ай бұрын

    It's the UK NO ONE CARES

  • @jacobpoucher

    @jacobpoucher

    4 ай бұрын

    @@crowbrocaw yawn

  • @carsongant4984
    @carsongant49844 жыл бұрын

    Looking to buy a Ruckus for my daily commuter. This review helped a lot. Mpg?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Carson Gant glad the video helped! When I tried keeping track of the mileage between fill ups I think I got about 100-110 mpg, very good gas mileage

  • @mm-tg8oo

    @mm-tg8oo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I fill mine up every 100 miles and I know that I could still drive to work for a couple more days, but I like to be prepared.

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    It depends on what you weigh. I weigh 205 and get 90 mpg on mine and keep the throttle wide open most of the time when riding! Ha ha

  • @Beardshire
    @Beardshire3 жыл бұрын

    Even with dead battery the magneto/stator should power the electronics.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I am not sure what the issue was, once it fired up it ran like new though. When you turn the key on you can hear the fuel pump pump for a few seconds and I think that was what it was missing with no battery. Thanks for the comment!

  • @kielerjim
    @kielerjim2 жыл бұрын

    Attach a trickle charger to all of your small batteries and leave them plugged in all year round. Battery will last for years.

  • @oscarsperspective7681
    @oscarsperspective76814 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2005 ruckus given to me by a friend great bike too bad im in California

  • @Jay-sv5np
    @Jay-sv5np3 жыл бұрын

    My 2014 has over 16000 miles. It needs new everything.

  • @JB91710
    @JB917104 жыл бұрын

    Yah Connecticut! I'm sold! Do you know if Massachusetts is the same?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im not sure! I think you might need to register in mass because back in the day i remember someone was selling one on craigslist in Mass without a title and said "can only sell to CT due to registration"

  • @JB91710

    @JB91710

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview Thanks.

  • @andyben87

    @andyben87

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JB91710 Just bought one in mass and they treat it as an LUV motorcycle. It basically needs everything you'd do for a normal motorcycle. I had to get a LU plate, Registration $230, Insurance $120 a yr, Inspection sticker(which I haven't been able to do yet), and the RMV now enforces "M permits" in order to ride LUV's. Hope this helps.

  • @tatemushroom1002
    @tatemushroom10024 жыл бұрын

    Their expensive but i want one when i decide to get a license i cant go anywhere where i live theres no busses and the nearest store is 5km

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tate Mushroom I got mine used on Craigslist or FB marketplace, it makes it easy to save some money if you can be patient and wait for the right deal! Goodluck!

  • @TNRuss
    @TNRuss4 жыл бұрын

    Warm weather kickstarting .LOL I rode my first one in the winter at times and it would fire up on 1-3 kicks in -10* F. Not kidding. 30* + no way ROFL -

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    TNRuss thanks for the feedback, I am surprised I had such an issue with mine

  • @TNRuss

    @TNRuss

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview Mine is bone stock and yours does not have the original air box. The flat black over the electronics ? Hm ! Good Luck :-) !

  • @ronmendoza4916
    @ronmendoza49164 жыл бұрын

    Get a Chase Harper underseat bag and a "Ruc Rac" rear rack for groceries and other things when you go shopping. Look up Ruc Rac" on KZread to get more info. I'll say the "Ruc Rac" is the best cargo rack for a Ruckus.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ive seen those before, looks VERY handy!

  • @ronmendoza4916

    @ronmendoza4916

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spot Crew Motorsports The "Ruc Rac" is awesome. Tell them Ron told you about the "Ruc Rac". 👍👍👍

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ronmendoza4916 I like mine and zipped tied a folding milk crate on it to carry a couple of full paper sacks of groceries when needed. Otherwise it stays flat on the back rack!

  • @scottevaughn
    @scottevaughn2 жыл бұрын

    Just to clear things up, it's not a moped. Lots of people are calling small scooters and bikes mopeds. A moped is exactly that, a contraction between two words motor and pedal. So a moped is a motor driven cycle that also has pedals so that you can ride it like a bicycle also.

  • @caffeineman72

    @caffeineman72

    2 жыл бұрын

    Legally in a number of states a oped is anything with less than 50cc, pedals or not

  • @AMD1
    @AMD14 жыл бұрын

    Mopeds have the ability to be peddled like a bicycle instead of using engine power, and they're restricted to a maximum of 30mph. Scooters an the other hand can't be peddled at all, and can go much faster than 30mph

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    AMD1 thank you

  • @Ethan.s..

    @Ethan.s..

    4 жыл бұрын

    Connecticut classifies under 50 cc scooters as mopeds. So the law allowing mopeds here in CT applies to scooters. This same law stipulates that you can’t go over 25mph and you need to travel on the right hand side of the road.

  • @caffeineman72

    @caffeineman72

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ethan.s.. Same for Georgia

  • @drobichaud1000
    @drobichaud10003 жыл бұрын

    Ive been riding motocross all my life.... gets on his scooter

  • @kakashi99908
    @kakashi999083 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about getting one new but after dealer fees its probably not worth it. Guess I need to wait for a clean used one to pop up.

  • @smebert1901

    @smebert1901

    3 жыл бұрын

    I went in today with cash .the sticker price from honda was 2749 . the out the door price was 4899.00 I felt tricked

  • @LS-xp9mr

    @LS-xp9mr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@smebert1901 What in sam hell did they tack on to the sticker price? I am seeing all 2020 sticker prices at $2,749. I am trying to decide on buying new versus used.

  • @smebert1901

    @smebert1901

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LS-xp9mr It all happened so fast like talking to a judge there was a fee for all kinds of stuff like destination, setup, blah blah .When I said that I brought 35 one hundreds , and showed them they still said it was the same price for cash

  • @algorerhyth

    @algorerhyth

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@smebert1901 all two wheel sales are shady ymmv

  • @johnyracercat

    @johnyracercat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@smebert1901 I walked out over $50 one time. The guy wouldn't budge. Later he called and said he would take my price. I said no thanks. Sounds like you paid way too much. I would set my price limit and walk. No hurry and there are other dealers around.

  • @rafaelmillan5159
    @rafaelmillan51593 жыл бұрын

    Lowkey kinda want one. How much do they cost?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! In America they seem to be around 2800 new and 1400 used but can be higher and lower depending on the person and deal!

  • @yiannisd8286
    @yiannisd82863 жыл бұрын

    Why can't u have a second passenger? Does it just not have enough umph?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    It may have the umph depending on the weight of the people but there is no room for their feet or butt to go

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    If they are small, then maybe. Mine hauls my 205 pounds around ok, but like the man said nowhere for second person to sit!

  • @larrymcclaren5960
    @larrymcclaren59603 жыл бұрын

    I got 2005 I thank never got the thing to run always big down put new fuel pump an carborator didn't help

  • @joehaack7388
    @joehaack73883 жыл бұрын

    I have a Ruckus with Celtic side car kit

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    Now that sounds cool!

  • @pemzpemz1963
    @pemzpemz19634 жыл бұрын

    Can you please tell me the cost of your Honda Ruckus , I was thinking of getting one. Thank you

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure where you are located in Connecticut I seem them on Craigslist for around $1200-1700 depending on year and mileage, hope that helps!

  • @pemzpemz1963

    @pemzpemz1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @hakosama

    @hakosama

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's hard to find one for cheap in the spring. I saw one today in the seattle area for $1900 with 2500 miles. But the I got really lucky and found a couple 2018's with around 300 miles for $2500 and I bought one. New they're $3700 in WA state with dealer fees, tax and license.

  • @pemzpemz1963

    @pemzpemz1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    Danny Beers 🙏

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    In Arkansas I found a new one at the dealer for $200 off list price in 2017..cost me $2550 out the door.

  • @livingstonseagull2465
    @livingstonseagull24652 жыл бұрын

    you only put 1200 miles on it in 1year? =p

  • @bigearedmouse17
    @bigearedmouse173 жыл бұрын

    These are £2000 / £4000 in UK if you can find one ?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool to know. Brand new they seem to be around $2500 American, meaning around £1800 I believe. Very strange how much more they cost over there!

  • @bigearedmouse17

    @bigearedmouse17

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colinsview V.A.T.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bigearedmouse17 true!

  • @davidcanter2376
    @davidcanter23762 жыл бұрын

    Are these hard to find

  • @kelsoe_

    @kelsoe_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @912ruckus2
    @912ruckus24 жыл бұрын

    They can go a lot faster than 45 when tuned.

  • @mm-tg8oo

    @mm-tg8oo

    3 жыл бұрын

    What do you suggest. I have what hed many videos and not sure who to believe.

  • @mariusofearth2474
    @mariusofearth24743 жыл бұрын

    here in norway scooters/moped 50cc is limited to 6500rpm an we are maximum allowed to ride 45km/h over that is illegal unless its reg as a mc . so your lucky that can modyfi it and drive faster

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Marius Of Earth Great to know, thanks a lot for the feedback! Very interesting that they do it like that, do you need any special license or permit to ride?

  • @mariusofearth2474

    @mariusofearth2474

    3 жыл бұрын

    Colins View yes the moped driverlicense is around 1121.68$ + u must take a license to be allowed to do the learning to ride its quart of the price extra pretty hard on the mopedlicense u are also allowed to drive a moped car if your over 18 if the moped car is under 150kg u can when 16 . You must be 16 to take this license.

  • @maxroelen3608
    @maxroelen36084 жыл бұрын

    I have a fairly new (14 miles) I bought from a Honda dealer last November 2019. The weather and temps to winter. I started it a few times, and then when the weather changed to spring, the scooter wouldn't start. At first I thought it was bad gas. Now I think the battery needs to be replaced. But, I added a Spitfire windshield, a Givi Top Case, foot pegs. and a pair of soft side saddlebags. It does about 30 mph in my neighborhood. My biggest bike was a Honda Valkyrie. So far. I like the scooter.

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    After you replace the battery, buy a Battery Tender for a 12v system and install it, then keep it plugged in when you are not riding it. Mine has the original factory battery from 2017!

  • @leroyjarvis5617
    @leroyjarvis56173 жыл бұрын

    Anyone can jump on a nd go,...........ah, still there's freedom here and there.

  • @simoncormier3683
    @simoncormier36834 жыл бұрын

    At what age can u drive that??

  • @nashprinzbach8441

    @nashprinzbach8441

    4 жыл бұрын

    as long as you have a drivers license, i’m pretty sure you don’t need a motorcycle license for a moped

  • @andyben87

    @andyben87

    4 жыл бұрын

    16 like a car, Licensing, registration, and Insurance will depend on your state.

  • @danogle9927
    @danogle99274 жыл бұрын

    This is not a moped A moped (/ˈmoʊpɛd/ MOH-ped) is a type of small motorcycle with bicycle pedals, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. Mopeds typically travel only a bit faster than bicycles on public roads, and possess both a motorcycle engine and pedals for propulsion. Mopeds are distinguished from scooters in that the latter tend to be more powerful and subject to more regulation.[1]

  • @Ethan.s..

    @Ethan.s..

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dan Ogle ; while this is a scooter, Connecticut classifies scooters under 50 cc’s as a moped and it falls under their moped exception law.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ethan.s.. Very interesting, thanks to both of you for the comments!

  • @Nutzac
    @Nutzac4 жыл бұрын

    ???? I've had my ruckus for 2 weeks and I have put over 300 miles on it. Lol is that bad??

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theyre too much fun!

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    If you are having fun it’s not bad! Just think how much gas money you saved!

  • @revareva2
    @revareva23 жыл бұрын

    Can I get a Motorcycle license in this?

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting question, every state has different rules with that kind of stuff so you should google it and ask around to people in your state, where I live in I don’t think I could because I don’t need a motorcycle license to even drive it, great question!

  • @laynecardinal5587
    @laynecardinal55873 жыл бұрын

    Be cool if Honda made an app so you could power the fuel pump with your phone in emergency times when you have to kickstart it.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Layne Cardinal or even just a button haha but that may not have even been my issue some people stated in the comments. An interactive Honda app would be very cool though!

  • @donaldturner5124

    @donaldturner5124

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Layne great idea! Call it in to Honda maybe they’ll do it!

  • @pugglepuggle
    @pugglepuggle4 жыл бұрын

    i love the ruckus.I have only owned the clone by ice bear.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did you like the clone version? Im very interested!

  • @dharni4441
    @dharni44413 жыл бұрын

    Bro how much is this plz

  • @dharni4441

    @dharni4441

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much for respond. Where did u get it? I wanna get used ruckus but dealers around my area don’t have this bike... Any way i could get it online?

  • @deeman524
    @deeman5244 жыл бұрын

    Honda Ruckus good for short riders? Hmm?

  • @andyben87

    @andyben87

    4 жыл бұрын

    I own one and I'm 5'7" with feet resting flat on pavement while sitting.

  • @jamesstanley1312
    @jamesstanley13123 жыл бұрын

    change oil at least once each year omg

  • @curtisdhoneycutt9047
    @curtisdhoneycutt90472 жыл бұрын

    Yes they need battery . . 😎

  • @comepuchas990
    @comepuchas9902 жыл бұрын

    4.4.22 no war

  • @william38022
    @william380223 жыл бұрын

    I bought one new few years ago they’re nice but they’re too small and I can’t keep a battery in mine and if you’re lucky you’ll get a season out of one battery and then when you go back in the spring and get ready and ride it the battery will need replaced again that’s what I am experiencing I’m getting ready to take one back to Walmart I spent somewhere between $80 and $90 on and it it’s no good. I’m not sure if it has an electric fuel pump or not??? it may,,, however I understand it has an electric choke mine also will not start without a little power going to it if nothing else you could hook up one of them little battery chargers long enough to send some power to it to kick start it you’d want to leave the dead battery in there while you’re doing that though,,, The suspension is far too soft,,,, I was able to find a used shock absorber for an older model Honda bike cheap(it might have been for an older Honda elite model) $15 that just barely fits and I put that on the back and that took care of the back suspension really good however now I’ve got to do something for the front forks,,, when I replaced the rear shock I had to weld some pieces of steel to the kickstand that changed the height,,, the front forks will bottom out easy though I’m actually thinking about getting rid of mine I bought it because I was afraid that gas was going to go so high you couldn’t afford to buy it gas could go to five or six dollars a gallon and I could still get around in the warm months on the ruckus however there are other models available that are slightly larger and still get extremely good mileage. I would like to get maybe a Honda helix completely reconditioned the bigger model I forget what year it was I think for me personally that would be ideal or one of the new 150 models Honda is now offering that could work also,,, if your small enough the Honda ruckus is ideal however the seat is not comfortable at all it’s not soft enough and it’s not long enough for bigger riders I wonder if some foot pegs that flip up and down could help with long rides you get rider fatigue if you go very far on a Honda ruckus unless you’re a smaller person mabe???idk,,, look at Mitch‘s scooter stuff on KZread to learn how to do basic maintenance on your Honda ruckus,,,oil changes are pretty easy if you’ve got 1200 miles on your bike I would say do an oil change and wait till you get another hundred or so miles on it and do another oil change and clean the screen a brand new bike will have metal shavings in the oil

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    Just buy a Battery Tender brand charger for it and keep it plugged in when not riding. I still got the original 2017 in mine that came installed from the dealer!

  • @william38022

    @william38022

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikehoward8201 Well that must be one he\\ of a battery

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth16993 жыл бұрын

    I love the video and I love your review but for the record a moped is not a scooter and a scooter is not a moped.

  • @colinsview

    @colinsview

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, I have been correcting this lately, I appreciate the feedback. Ride safe!

  • @jseden
    @jseden3 жыл бұрын

    Scooters =\= mopeds. No pedals, not a ped. The "no license" thing sketches me out as well. Here, like most states you're required to have a driver's license but no endorsement. This leads people to believe that scooters are inherently safer than motorcycles. They aren't. In fact, I think that they're almost more difficult in a way due to the low power. You can't manoeuvre as freely and defensive driving becomes the name of the game. Need to change lanes? Odds are you won't be able to get ahead of the guy next to you.. meaning you'll have to slow down safely to get behind them. People in my city are also usually under the impression that they require no license at all and you see tons of idiots on them.. 90% of the time they won't even have a helmet either.

  • @mikehoward8201

    @mikehoward8201

    Жыл бұрын

    The Ruckus is 49 cc turning out stock about 4.5 hp. In Arkansas, no license, no registration and no insurance required if it is under 50 cc. I ride mine all the time and see folks on knock off Chinese scoots, but in 6 years of riding have never seen anyone else on one! I like that because I get looks from people trying to figure out what it is! Ha ha.