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04 Honda Ruckus discussion forum:A Review |
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| Phin said 2004-06-25 03:44 |
| June 24, 2004. 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." While I love riding it and have had no problems with it, I have nothing with which to compare it, either. I´m getting between 90 and 95 mpg, which is the most satisfying thing about 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 15 to 20 mph higher top speed, I must admit that the Ruckus is just plain fun to ride, and I love the fat tires. Getting accessories 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 if you don´t have to ride on a highway. |
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