Honda Ruckus reviews

This is a wonderful scooter/moped. I've been riding scooters for 4 years and this is the best one yet. Very reliable and looks like a mean looking ped, which is a good thing. I've had a yamaha razz/yamaha zuma and now a ruckus...Ruckus is now far the best. I will only buy Honda for now on between cars and mopeds and all the other stuff that honda makes. I'm gonna go riding now ...peace out!! Show less

The Honda Ruckus will get you anywhere you want to go, any hill, you can even stop on the steep hills and then continue, no problem. Just don't expect speed or impressive acceleration. Top speed is 60km/hr on level ground, 40-50km up medium sized hills. It does what it does well. It looks mean and cool at the same time. The 4 stroke should be bullet-proof, just don't neglect the oil. If you want a rocket, get a 2-stroke Yamaha Vino. If you want a long-term, low-performance, low maintenance, do everything machine, get a Ruckus. And if you don't need the rugged look or the off-road happy tires, get the Honda Jazz, it's got the same engine and it's 20 lbs lighter. Show less

The Honda Ruckus will get you anywhere you want to go, any hill, you can even stop on the steep hills and then continue, no problem. Just don't expect speed or impressive acceleration. It does what it does well. It looks mean and cool at the same time. The 4 stroke should be bullet-proof, just don't neglect the oil. If you want a rocket, get a Yamaha Vino. If you want a long-term, low-performance, low maintenance, do everything machine get a Ruckus. And if you don't need the rugged look or the off-road happy tires, get the Honda Jazz, it's got the same engine and it's 20 lbs lighter. Show less

I purchased two 03'"Rucki" last June from my local dealer. Red for me, Black for my wife. I have raced MX as a child and young man and went through a street bike phase later on. I can honestly say that Im having more fun on my Ruckus than on any other motorcycle. Maybe its beacause im 37 and my wife is 38 and the idea of wiping out doesnt sound too good now. My wife is an experienced scooter rider. This bike really shines at the beach. Its fat tires and smooth 4 stroke power allow you to ride through deep sand onto hardpacked sand onto the pavement with out missing a beat. I bought a new used Zuma for also ('04 model). This is a fun little machine. Anyone who thinks these two machines are comparable has not ridden them both. For the Zuma its strictly about the motor. It's a fun high reving zippy 2 stroke air cooled motor. The differences I've noted are 1.The Zuma is very cramped and makes the rider lean forward while riding. 2.The brakes on the Zuma are quite inferior to the Ruckus. The Ruckus will stop on a dime. 3. The 2 stroke motor will probably blow itself up some day while I believe the killer 4 stroke water cooled Ruckus motor will live as long as I do or longer. I'm wanting to start a scooter rental shop on the Texas coast (all ruckus'.) Take one of these with you the next time you go to the beach. When we arrived for our vacation this year, we parked our truck, unloaded the "Rucki" and never drove the truck again until 8 days later when it was time to leave the coast. We rode the scooters everywhere and were the envey of everyone who saw us. If you want to have a great stress reliever, get a ruckus or two. Show less

When the gas prices hit nearly $2.00 per gallon, I realized that I could buy an economical scooter and pay for it with my gas savings. The Ruckus is the only scooter I've seen with styling that appeals to me--it doesn't say, "I wish I were a real motorcycle." I gave it five stars in every category because I have had no problems with it, but I have nothing with which to compare it, either. I'm getting between 90 and 95 mpg, which is the most satisfying aspect of it for me. Top speed on a level grade with no wind is about 37 or 38 mph. Going down hills I've hit about 42. I use it primarily for commuting to work and back, which is about 5 miles one way. While I wish it had more power for going up hills and a faster top speed, I must admit that the Ruckus is just plain fun to ride, and I love the fat (relatively speaking) tires. Getting accessories to boost performance, change the appearance, or make the space under the seat useable may be a bit tricky. Honda America sells no accessories for the Ruckus, while in Japan the Ruckus (a.k.a. the Zoomer) has a cult following with Zoomer clubs and meets. So, naturally, Honda Japan has a wide assortment of accessories and there are other Japanese companies that make Zoomer accessories. I did find a Web site dedicated to the Ruckus, however, which is at http://www.battlescooter.com. If you want a scooter for getting around town and don't have any need or desire to ride it on the highway or on roads with speed limits over 40 mph, then the Ruckus might be for you. I'd say it's particularly well suited for high school or college kids who want mobility but whose parents can't afford or think it inappropriate to buy their kid a car. It also makes a great commutermobile. Show less

If your looking for an inexpensive, fun machine that is at home on the back roads and trails the Honda Ruckus could be for you. I love mine. It is not a zippy street scooter. It is a good handling trailrider that can pack you and your stuff down the country roads and backwoods trails to that great camping, hunting or fishing spot. It's light enough to muscle through any really bad spots and manuverable enough to miss most of them. It's a 50cc 4-stroke that tops out at 30-35 mph on the flat,the way Honda has it set up. The "naked bike" frame makes it easy to tie on pleanty of gear. It's easier to ride than a bicycle. Gets 85-95 miles per gallon. Show less

This is the best thing since sliced bread! We even sold our other car because we didn't need it anymore. If you don't have far to drive, this is the perfect, economic and environment friendly motorbike. We drive on and off road and have even driven on the side of the highway for 40 miles. Since gas is so expensive, we love to use our Ruckus to go everywhere! Come on, 70 miles/gallon??? It doesn't get much better than that! Show less

My original idea was to get the Ruckus as an inexpensive commuter vehicle since I live less than 2 miles from where I work. This thing is so cool I am now riding it everywhere around my town. Two thumbs up for excellent mileage, good top speed and it's the best looking scooter available. I've ridden motorcycles for many years and the Ruckus has brought back the fun experience of riding from when I first started. Show less

I've had my new Ruckus a couple weeks, so can't comment on long term reliability. Considering what must be a tiny piston/cylinder, and the flat terrain in my neighborhood--well, it takes me on down the road, no problem. I've ridden it almost every day and am still on the same tank of gas the dealer put in. I haven't 'pushed it' too hard, so I can safely stretch out the rubber band . . but it gets up to 30 mph pretty quickly. One thing that bothers me: I called my local sheriff and the BMV and they say no need for any tag, no registration required (I got the Cert. of Title yesterday) in other words, 'fuggedaboutit'. Just insurance? OK. I really like it, and I may get another. Show less

I've had my Ruckus' (I bought two of them), for about 4 months. My girlfriend and I have never had so much fun. They remind me of the old TOTE GOATS of the 60s. We live in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains so there are plenty of logging roads out our back door. It impresses me with the rocky hill climbs and does well sliding around corners. It does well in the fresh snow too! I've learned how to "bunny hop" it over potholes. that's a blast. Off road riding I'm averaging 84 mpg, on road 90.71 mpg. I'm no stranger to speed having two GSX1300Rs, one of which I've had up to an honest 182.4 mph. I actually think I'm having more fun on my Ruckus! Anyway, if you don't have one, you're missing out!!! I love It!! Show less