2011 Honda Ruckus NPS50 Features
Automatic Transmission: One-speed automatic transmission means no shifting ever – not even into park or neutral.
Liquid-Cooled Engine: The Ruckus' liquid-cooled engine offers exactly what you'd expect from a Honda: Power, reliability, and great fuel economy.
Make Your Own Style: What you see is what you get, With its minimal bodywork and rugged overall style, nothing on two wheels or four looks like a Ruckus.
Electric Start: Turn the key, press the button, and go. Getting started on the Ruckus is that simple. An electric choke makes getting started in cold weather a snap, too.
Features/Benefits
•Well-padded seat boasts a low 28.9-inch seat height for added confidence at stops.
•Instrumentation includes analog speedometer, odometer and indicator lights for fuel, coolant temperature and low/high beams. Fuel-indicator light comes on with 0.3 gallon remaining.
•Maintenance-free battery.
•Easy to use parking brake.
•Helmet holder locks helmet into place under seat.
•New colors include Orange/Black and Black.
•Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Engine/Drivetrain
•Lightweight 49cc four-stroke OHC liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine provides ample power for in-town riding.
•Fuel-sipping constant-velocity (CV) carburetor with automatic choke.
•Electric starter system allows easy push-button starting.
•Maintenance-free ignition system.
•Electronic Control Unit (ECU) provides control for ignition timing, alternator regulator, ACG starter, electric fuel pump and automatic choke.
•Ultra-quiet exhaust system.
•Automatic Honda V-Matic belt-drive transmission provides spirited acceleration and smooth operation.
Chassis/Suspension
•Two-piece, die-cast-aluminum front frame with upper steel rear frame.
•Twin-downtube-fork front suspension provides 2.2 inches of plush travel for a well-controlled ride.
•Single-side aluminum swingarm with single-shock rear suspension has 2.6 inches of travel for a compliant, comfortable ride.
•Front and rear drum brakes offer predictable stopping.
•Oversize tires offer a secure grip on the road.
