Why I Got a Honda Ruckus
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
- Last week I bought a Honda Ruckus. I was looking at the Yamaha R3, a Honda Grom, and the Ruckus for my 4th bike in the garage. Y'all wondered why on earth I'd buy a scooter. Here's why!
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Its so refreshing that someone who owns a R1 or any liter bike can still love the little bikes............great attitude to have sir.
I don't discriminate lol
I see that...lol
It shows he truly loves to ride anything with a motor! ☺️
I have a Yamaha Super Tenere in the USA and a 125cc Honda Wave in Thailand.
I actually twice (I think from the same guy) got the wave from a guy on a liter bike, I know his feeling of exitment.
I just bought a 2023 Ruckus yesterday (I've been sharing a car with my mom for about a year), and I'm so excited to have a little bike to ride around town on! It's super easy to ride and its QUIET and I'm just loving it so far
Cool thing about scooters is you can fit a 24 pack on the floor board :)
+bakerXderek hahaha best feature
bakerXderek came from NOWHERE!
What is holding your phone, because i really need one like it and don’t findd,
Awesome video man thnx
You should buy one haha, like a 125cc version
brent bacigalupo Gret video
SCOOTER BRO!!!! i have a 2002 yamaha zuma 70 bigbore. At 15 years old im only learning to ride, and so far using a scooter is probably the funnest thing i have ever done
I bought a 2017 Ruckus that year, after riding a Goldwing 1800 for several years…crazy transition, huh? But my knees were the deciding factor. I love my Ruck, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Mine is still basic stock, but I added the larger rack, a fold down carton for carrying groceries, hard bags, headlight gravel guard, and a battery tender. Also brought over my seat pad from the Goldwing! Ha ha. I ride it in my metro areas as the traffic averages less than 40 mph anyway. I have had more than 8 bikes ranging in size from a 110 Honda Trail, a Yammie twin 100, a Honda 750 ACE, and the Goldwing, and now that I have lived for 73 years, the Ruck suits my life. Too much fun! One of my fav local cafes, the waitresses know me as Scooter Boy” ! Ha ha.
NO RAGRATS! Honestly I'm stoked for the ruckus build, they're super popular here in Tampa
Good to know. I'm planning on getting one. I'm in Temple Terrace.
Ol’ shadetree surgeon!
I just got a ruckus after years of wanting it 😋
I just got one on my 65th birthday. Lord have mercy!
How are you enjoying it ? Any long journeys ?
The Ruckus was an incredibly great choice because of all of the mod options that exist. This is gonna be a hell of a build series
You shouldn't use bicycle mode because it will tell you to go down bike roads that you're not alowed on, put it in car mode, clic on options and switch it to avoid highways.
Christopher N I didn't know that but more then likely bike roads are street roads anyways PS didn't know if you was trolling lol
Unless there really isnt bike lanes in your city
I see how that's applicable in Europe but not so much in the US, perhaps?
Sounds pretty legit. I think they meant taking it off bike mode in case it tells you to get on bike exclusive lanes or ways such as bike paths. We have several out here in los angeles
Can confirm. Just use “avoid highways” in settings.
before I watch the video. you got the ruckus cause you're a badass
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Answer this in your head. Who gives a shit about what you think?
My a**
how about. NO ONE GIVE A FUCK
I rode a Z125 earlier today, and there is something to be said about riding a slow bike fast! That thing was the most fun I've had on two wheels in a long time
I've been planning on getting a Ruckus since last summer. Living in Chicago, we only have about 4 good month to enjoy riding weather. After hearing how much fun you're having I'm sold. I'll see if you can get part of the commission. Oh, and you have a new follower. Thanks
Iv'e had my ruckus since December and its amazing, its still bone stock. It's a 2019 and I absolutely fell in love with it right away.
You earned a subscriber. I love my scooter more than a motorcycle. There's just something about riding a scooter and exploring your area so much more than just going really fast.
The Ruckus, of the three, is definitely the most blank of canvases. It also kind of taps into something analogous to the the low-rider aesthetic: it's for cruising and looking good.
Btw, you might get better directions if you pick car routing but select "avoid highways". Bicycle routing will sometimes send you through parks and bike paths and so on (not that Texas has stuff like that, but you know).
im not gonna lie when I saw that you bought the ruckus I was one of the people that just didn't understand why you got a scooter, but after hearing why you got it and looking at some custom ruckus' I can wait for this build!!
I can't wait for the build series of this thing!
I saw a sweet Ruckus in San Diego while I was there, the mods that guy did on was the sweetiest thing I'd ever seen on a scooter. Can't wait to see your build with this.
I have a 50cc Vespa and its really a lot of fun. I'm so glad you got the Ruckus, its worth every penny
edit: The reason the speed is limited to 43mph is probably because of the ECU limiting the RPM's, you can change them but its better to swap the engine ofcourse
Yeah I won't have problems with speed limiters when we're done lol
Motonosity Can't wait to see the result !
I love my Ruck, its been my introduction to 2 wheels. its slow, stupid slow, but its so fun and makes you think on how you are going to get places. the aftermarket is huge and you can do literally do whatever you want to it and no one cares, its great. also trail riding with a Ruck is a blast. I hope you enjoy your Ruckus
The stock ruckus hits Rev limiter at 40mph it won't go 45 until you get a better variator. All ruckus speedos are off by a little bit
mine is now a 125 conversion ita great to qheelie
I can do 1 inch wheelies on my GET
lol
I can do "10 o clock" wheelies so like 20-45 degrees wheelies
ah good to know. 40mph will be old news when it's done though :)
I'm pretty excited for this build man. I was one of the people that recommended doing a cafe racer build, but it was because it was unique. I think another perk of doing the ruckus build is the fact that you are going to be really doing noticeable work to its performace, not just looks. It will be easy for us viewers to see the changes you are making
10:07 I love that quote, know i heard somewhere else a long while back
I totally agree @Motonosity, when you said it feels different. I rode a scooter while on vacation and I ride a 2016 Harley Davidson Breakout, and it rides completely different. It is a two wheel vehicle but being that your legs are together instead of straddling the bike it does have a different feel than its motorcycle counterparts. Anyways have fun with it, looking forward to the new build series!
Slow bikes FTW!!!! Good choice. I've been considering making my ttr90 street legal or getting a scooter of some sort!
berad please tell me how to make those types of bike street legal im in cali and everyone keeps syaing its impossible
I believe in California that you can only ride something that is street legal from the factory.
pinoyams north Dakota plates
BeRAD look into a Vermont plate. They register anything, with or without title and will register out of state for a year and send you a title. I got my 1970 ct90 registered through there when it had no title as I live in MD
Unpopular opinion: Let’s be honest, trying to safely route yourself to any location on a 50cc is half the fun of riding one. And it’s worth noting that as a viewer I feel like this ruckus was more fun for you as a 50cc then after you finished the build. There I said it lol
so excited for this build can't wait.
Brent, I’ve owned NOTHING EXCEPT three mopeds (still have 2, they are sentimental to me) and my motorcycles have been all Harleys. Starting at 18 with a sportster, then Electra Glide I customized, a Wide Glide I slammed to just a couple inches off the pavement and my current big boy is an Ultra Classic with all the comforts, lower fairings custom audio, you name it. It wasn’t until my first trip to Key West when I discovered just how darn much fun it was renting the Ruckus’ cousin, the Honda Metropolitan. I rented that scooter every day I was in the keys.
Recently, I finally found a like brand new Met with 83 new miles on it that an old man had since 2002. I paid $600 for it after looking everywhere for one. Before then, I just could not find a used one. Once people buy these two specific Honda 4 stroke water cooled 50cc bikes, they do not part with them. I ride my Met everywhere. My daughter is taking it to college next late summer for cheap transport. It cost me $25 to tag and register it in my state and only 9 bucks a year for insurance. My daughter keeps a new Kryptonite U Lock under the seat and uses the standard center stand lock and fork lock. Everyone needs to know that the Met and the Ruck are THE most stolen scooters in the USA. So lock them up even on quick errands. Since my new Metro toy is going bye byes next summer, I am buying the white version of the Ruck 2019 model from the Honda dealer this week. I will miss the great storage beneath the seat and the retro looks of the Met, but I will love the beefier off road tires for slowly taking on trails in my area. Plus, I go camping in our RV travel trailer and I don’t need to be like the old men with the heavy, pain in arss golf carts . I just throw the scoot in the Silverado and no added weight but like 150 lbs. I don’t get it or understand it....I literally smile when I ride the Met. I get more complements on it than when I’m on my super sharp bagger Harley. I fill it up with gas in it’s floor mounted tank two or three times in a season, getting 100+ MPH. I love the little ingenious thing. The alternator doubles as the starter. You can’t hear it crank over! Plus if I leave the light on and drain the battery, I simply kick start it with minimum toe strength. 35-40 mph is great for a 50cc! Maybe it’s like you stated, I’m SICK of straddling a hot , noisy engine. I can’t wait to pick up this Ruck and ride it in the late fall this year. I’d never sell my Harley, but I’m not ever going to be scooterless either. They freakin make me a happy rider. Fast enough to get to point B and just slow enough to smell the roses from A to B. One of my greatest finds ever on two wheels.
In finland we have 50cc supermoto bikes and they are hell of a lot fun to ride.
Meh, the polise is up on our asses riding faster then 45kmh on 50cc.
+GWG OFFICAL no not really
Torilla tavataan!
toddtrappin FYTB ...in finland
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I kind of did things backwards with your videos. I watched every single episode of the ruckus build and then finally watched this one. I bought a used ruckus about 2 weeks ago and your build series has truely been an inspiration to me. I have yet been able to give it a good ride because the military makes riding motorcycles (even a 49cc scooter) a huge pain. I'd love to see a ruckus update from you in the future!
I have a car bike and a scooter. I love the scooter most, just because of the fact how light and easy it is...
Ok so I'm from SF. My first moto experience is scooters and little 50cc and 125 dirt bikes. That's what drew me to wanting to ride actual bikes as an adult. I know EXACTLY how you feel about it!! SO MUCH FUN CAN BE HAD! I used to goon it through Crocker and McLaren park as a teen! Even used to ride those pedal scooters!
I Love this video with the ruckus! You just chiling on a bike like that!
I live in San Francisco and ride a vespa GTS 300... Its the perfect vehicle to have here. The reason is because the traffic is kinda thick and with a motorcycle there is much more THINKING happening... You need to think to shift it. That will sometimes take a precious 1/2 second of your attention that you might be getting sideswiped or hitting someone (tons of people and cars in SF). A vespa or ruckus takes all the thought away which helps so much. Also with the vespa you get that 1 cylinder torque from a light and beat all the cars off the line. It is legal to lane-split here up the middle lane when all the cars are stopped at a light. You get the jump on the whole line of traffic. I feel much more safe and ready to manuaver on a scooter because of the much smaller tires. It is less "scarey" than a motorcycle in tight situations. I have owned multiple proper motorcycles as well. The vespa even does 60-70 on the highway and gets massive gas milage because it is 1 cylinder! The only problem with it is that it when you hit a big hill on the highway it slows to 55. They really just need to make a vespa GTS with a 400cc. that would be the perfect vehicle and I would never buy a motorcycle again. Europe has a yamaha Xmax 400cc which is exactly what vespa needs to do. All the futuristic scooters look hideous though. Vespa is the only one that looks halfway classic. If you have any pull at all beg vespa to make a 400cc scooter. I heard there was a 600cc honda adventure scooter coming out but that this is heavy I read they developed it an it is like 500lbs! So I guess Vespa get with the program please... I need a scooter I can commute on AND drive to Santa Cruz when I need to... If I lived in a less congested city I'd probably get a proper motorcycle again but in any type of larger size city - vespa is the way to go. And now I may move over to oakland which will make the vespa a little to slow for the early morning commute... VESPA IF YOU ARE READING THIS GET THE 400! I did love how smooth my triumph was...
Haven't seen one of these since Rob Dyrdek rode one in Rob & Big. haha
Thanks for reviewing this bike. I’m 31 and never driven bikes before. As for now I had to sell my car and and need something to go to the gym. A bicycle would make more sense but it’s a total of 10mi round trip and honestly after my workout in too tired. This is going to solve the problem.
Ever end up buying one ?
you can choose no highways on google maps in car mode
That just keeps me on the feeder. Didn't want that.
Motonosity Damn bro u savage
in a state like texas, it will take you to the frontage which is still a highway
You can't never go wrong with Honda Ruckus!! Love my Ruckus too it's too much fun to cruise around town on.
Groms / Z125 are fun, helps if you ride with a squad, makes it a million times more fun.. For example my last vid riding through down town doing wheelies in front of cops and having them giving high 5's lol! If you got rukus squad around u would be cool to meet up with them, bet they could give u a ton of tips.
yeah mate I agree. hanging out with the big bikes isnt as fun as having all of these small bikes haha, love the videos btw!
i have the grom and the ninja 300 and i rode the grom way more and true its so much more fun when you ride with people
I'm glad there is another series coming. They are great!
"Skully Helmets brought us out there.. RIP. Ya'll SUCK..." 10:49
HAHAHA SAVAGE!!!!!!!!!
BLDH Wow you're here also! :D
Hahahaha I died at that part too 😂
he's everywhere :D
Yeah a lot of people are salty at that company, lol.
vad händer bldh
I am a new comer to bikes on a whole, and I am really in LOVE with the Ruckus generations. You made a good choice; and as you said the things you can do to those bikes are just amazing!
-avoid freeways is an option. But bike route is fun until you ride through the park. Lol. 👍🏼
finally something different ^^ so happy and stoked for you
Thanks a lot man!
tbh a 125 2 stroke off-road build would be awesome
Wow... I've been watching your videos non stop getting myself hyped to buy my first Ruckus tomorrow. Just noticed you live in Austin also. Small world.
"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow!" Such a great quote!
Everyone and their mother has a grom on youtube. Excited to see the ruckus build.
Felt like your right hand wanted to tell your left to pay attention, but he didn't want to be THAT guy.
Really look forward to the build series Brent. As always, very entertaining content.
125 cc or 250 2 stroke off a mx bike like a yz or Ktm or old Honda cr would be nice
im pretty sure 2 stroke is illegal on public road
Nope.
no its can be legal
It might be depending on state or country but there are quite a few 2 stroke scooters still being sold new.
where i live its completely legal but i thought it was illegal in the us
I live in italy and obv our laws are very different from your's. The most popular motorcycle licens is the AM that allows you to drive 50cc only bikes. As for the honda Ruckus in America, here 95% of the scooters got some sort of work done and some of them look crazy (very common models are Phantom f12, Yamaha Aerox, Aprilia Rs, and much more, including HM derapage/baja/six competition, that aren't scooters but small supermotos/enduro bikes all street legal). I'm looking forward to this build series, keep it up C:
I'm just glad you didn't buy a god damn Grom, I've seen enough of those things lol lookin forward to see this project!
I knew I recognized these roads. Nice to see a successful youtube channel in CP!
Miss my ruckus. She would stay quiet and smooth at 43mph. It was stolen
rest in peace man,sorry
😢😭😱
My friends have a ruckus crew that meets up once a week they're all done up with speakers and lights and stuff. They seem to love them.
I have seen alot of Honda "Ruckus" in Chicago. People in my area have been "predator engine" swap 212cc, 420cc, and 670cc with shift kits. making the Ruckus unnecessary "fast" and "Quick" well you get the best of both. >"Read"
670cc ruckus sounds like suicide lol
I think this is a really cool Idea. Keeps the channel fresh, provides new content, especially when you decide to do the custom work on it. It allows you to stray from the generic 'Hooligan on a sportbike' motovlog. I'm partial to the idea though, because I was within days of buying a used ruckus as my first 'bike', but ended up finding a great deal on an '84 Honda Magna VF700C by the influence of Do It With Dan so I of course went with that. I'm looking forward to seeing the Ruckus more often
swap for a busa engine... nuff said. xD
Dan Motovlogs Na needs LS engine
Fully agreed, needs a LS3 Corvette Engine
Dan Motovlogs nah h2 bro
Busa4life
yeah if you have a death wish :O
Totally understand your choice! Can't wait for the build series!
I feel like he is gonna pull a do it with Dan. Buys it. Has fun with it. Says why haven't I bought one sooner. Stops using it. Gets bored of it. And sells it
If that happens, just come back and say I told you so. Maybe there will be a prize.
This is one of his main points of the video. He didn't want that to happen and that's why he didn't get the R3 or the Grom. Those are both slower versions of bikes he already has, the R3 to the R1 and the Grom to the CRF. Plus there's a ton you can do to a Ruckus and it'll be a great series.
Ok cool
I'm so glad you chose the Ruckus. There is just so much room for modifications!
im ready for you to put a gy6 engine in it
yeah boi
I recently got a z135 and joined a scooter club locally, and most of them have ruckus's and they have so much fun on them! I'm excited to see this build series and see what style route you end up going. I'm gonna share this vid on the scooter page too!
+DavidsMotovlogg would be proud.
I have ridden moped too. they are awesome! :) I rode 125cc for 2 years in the beginning. :)
Hey motonosity!! Congrats!! I had a ruckus once that I customized with a gy6 150 engine (that I changed stuff on to be reliable) and it would hit 70!!!!! Had password Jdm parts, composimo parts, custom wheels, disc brakes front and rear with steel braided brake lines and two bros exhaust! Had lots of password Jdm carbon fiber parts and had about 5k in it and sold it years ago but it was a lot of fun even got thumbs up from Harley guys😳
riding the ruckus us like riding your toilet seat, both situations take long.
Completely understand your feelings on how much fun it is riding something like that. It's the "Adventure" - can you make it to your destination? Just like those who ride a motorcycle long-distance instead of driving a car. There's a certain thrill to being able to accomplish more-with-less.
My bikes -
Honda Rebel 250
Yamaha Vstar 650
Ural Tourist with Sidecar (750)
Suzuki Vstrom 1000
+Scott Pederson completely agree dude!
What phone holder do you use when riding your ruckus
good choice don't listen to people who never customized a bike even it it's only changing parts , it' s the most fun to do owning a motorcycle
is that 50cc?
yup
Yep.
jip fietsband, yes its 50cc
Maar fietsen gaat sneller.
Just put a 90cc and its good
I'm happy you got the ruckus! I see the ones at car meets that you're talking about and I always wanted to build one. I can't wait to watch the new build series!
gy6 swap, slammed, stretched tires, make it happen :D
zuma 125 better reliable motor than that gy6life always breakin down
anything stretched looks retarded
Ok ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I'm seriously stoked to see what comes of this one!
+Brussell512 can't wait bro!
I was thinking to use that motorcycle at ubereats California haha, what do you think?
I've been riding for 15 years. I used to race an 848. I've owned Honda RR's, Yamaha R1's & R6's, I've ridden a Taiwanese KTM from Saigon to Hanoi on the Ho Chi Minh.. I bought a Royal Enfield in New Delih India paid off the border guads and rode for for 2 month sin Nepal.. you name it. Hell..
The only bike I own and honestly the only bike I really need for 90% of my riding is a 2014 Honda Ruckus that I've put 3,000 miles on so far. Once you've ridden a ruckus you will appreciate it for what it is. Its an ego check.. It's 50cc's of smiles and WOT everywhere you go.. MOST IMPORTANTLY.... It's me stopping by a 7/11 on the way to work and getting to enjoy my cup of coffee while I drive (no clutch FTW!)... and what bakerxderek said!
Next video: Why I R1 Swapped My Ruckus, lol
I love your vids bro
About a year and a half ago, I went to Guam for 3 weeks (for work). While I was there, I rented a Sportster 883 and then a week later rented a Zuma 125. The Sportster was fun but I had a blast on the scooter... more fun than I expected. I completely understand your choice. Your build series will be a lot of fun to watch.
I think the ruckus would look nice painted dark purple with like a gold flake and stretched out with chrome rims.
i bet to disagree but the ruckus would look fancy in pink frame and motonosity wearing a pink helmet. no homo man
full homo*
Um pink frame I don't think so lmao maybe orange frame
red frame and some white parts, or white frame and some blue parts.
hmm red and white seems his trademark but why not pink? he should give it a try. In fact, real men wears pink. hoping he would try rofl
Moto, scooters are SO much fun. I only owned a 1100cc bike 30 years ago. My neighbor has 2 Yamaha scooters and we have a friggin blast on 'em just around the neighborhood! Can you do a 'daily 35' on the Ruckus? Or get Fry to ride the Ruckus and you do a flyby on the R1! That would be hilarious! Can't wait to see your build on it. Awesome!
You don’t drive a scooter or bike, you RIDE it!!!
Every single ruckus video. "Let's cry about its speed" it's a great Enduro style scoot. Bare bones. Easily modified. And just fun.
Dude you should do a gy6 232cc swap plus a turbo on it haha
Hi...I was thinking of a grom but i thought a honda cb 300 would be better for my r.v....then i heard of a possible engine problem .so up another 50 lbs. I am now serious about a yammaha mt 03 ,42 h.p...373 lbs.
A light strong bike ,easly put on my motorcycle carrier.I also have a cruser and a vstrome 650 both great bikes
In hawaii where I live theres scooters everywhere and people modify them all the time. I think you'd actually be surprised at how fast they can go. Most people just derestrict them and get a race spec ecu and Ive seen them fly down my street at some crazy speeds. Im stoked to see how your build series goes!
Do you need a motorcycle license to ride a ruckus on the road?
anything 50cc and under you don't need a license
Actually 49cc and under, 50cc you need a license
Clay Coolpepper depends on your state
depending on the state. where I am 150cc and over you need a license
In nevada you need a motorcycle license if its over 2hp and the 49cc
ruckus is 4hp
Thank you motonosity! Watch you to learn all the time
Im just gonna drop this here: "It doesn´t matter how slow you ride... As long as you dont stop ;)"
I like that :)
You’re really gay
I love watching people ride the ruckus!! motobroo has/had a one.... ask him for build suggestions.. cant wait to see the build series! I'm from Australia! good luck
Isn't it called a Honda zoomer or is that just where I live?
It's called a zoomer here aswel, i guess it just depends where you live.
Guessing they're US and EU names, it's called Zoomer here in Norway.
Zoomer in EU i think and Ruckus in USA
I'm the UK most people call it ruckus
zoomer
Great video. I liked the laid back way you have and good reasons for owning a Ruckus.
I bought one second hand last year, just for buzzing about, you know? I can't fault it. Smashing to ride around, especially in this hot weather.
Something something scooters are like fat chicks. I can't wait to dive into this one!
Gonna be fun bro :)
hahahaha fuckin awsome
Dude the ruckus is awesome! There is sooo much you can do to them. Like you said. People lower them stretch them. People put air ride on them. The possibilities are endless. That's an awesome choice for sure !
builds a bad ass supermoto bike... buys a ruckus
can't wait to see the ruckus all tweaked up. you'll be the first person I've subscribed to with a ruckus.
thank god you didn't get a grom
why not the grom :(?
pinoyams they're wayyy over rated. $3500 for a 125cc is ridiculous.. and almost every moto vlogger has multiple videos featuring them.
C.T. Wellington true the price is too much but i got the grom as my first bike so it was different for me :D
Yeah man I get it. I got this CB450 (which is a far cry from a scooter) and it was having all sorts of carb problems and what-not when I first got it but it was still fun to ride because between the carb problems down at low throttle and the slipping clutch at high throttle it was an adventure just to get to 40mph and that made it super fun. Doing that every day on the way to work I had completely forgotten about my R1 which I just had to sell when I moved 6mo prior to buying that CB. The R1 is epic but this was adventurous just to get to 40 - and that add a whole new layer of fun.
So I think that's sort of how this is - but 50cc is a bit too tiny for me, but maybe you throw one of those 125's in there and you can have some massive fun with that thing, lol. Look forward to your build.
You got the ruckus so you could sit down like a lady when you pee....
I mean ride.
Justin TheApparition I pee sitting down because my doctor told me not to lift anything heavy.
Lololol
Earned a subscriber! I want to see a build series on the Ruckus. I want a custom Ruckus myself, but the engine swap seems intimidating to me. Watching someone film a Ruckus transformation and talking about the process with tips would be epic. I've got 3 bikes, also selling and then buying a new bike within the next year.
Right on man! I have been having fun with this scooter since I was 17, without modding! its way to much fun to ride!
I highly recommend using ethanol free gas as these are carbureted.
These are also great and fun for food delivery