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  | Why does just about everyone who sees a Metropolitan want one? It´s not just for the ruby-red paint or the smart European-derived styling. It´s also for the go-green gas mileage and the fully automatic transmission.  | 
    
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            General moped information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Honda Metropolitan                         | 
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                            Year model                    
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                                    2011                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Scooter                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 2049.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    11.0:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor. 18mm CV with automatic choke                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    CDI                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    Automatic                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Belt  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Emission details                    
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                                    Meets Current CARB and EPA standards.                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Rake (fork angle)                    
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                                    26.5°                         | 
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                            Trail                    
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                                    74 mm (2.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    Twin-downtube fork                         | 
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                            Front wheel travel                    
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                                    48 mm (1.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    Single shock                         | 
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                            Rear wheel travel                    
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                                    66 mm (2.6 inches)                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    90/90-10                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    90/90-10                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake (drum brake)                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake (drum brake)                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    79.8 kg (176.0 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    719 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1191 mm (46.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Ocean, Ghost, Monza, Graphite                         | 
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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                            Factory warranty                    
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                                    One year. Unlimited-mileage limited warranty;                          | 
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                            Comments                    
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                                    Model ID: CHF50                         | 
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