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2008 Honda Metropolitan Base

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2008 Honda Metropolitan Base
Identification
Model Type Scooter
BASE MSRP (US)  $1,899.00
Warranty  12 Months
Insurance

Insurance:
Engine:   
  Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
  Cylinders  1
  Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
  Cooling  Liquid
  Valves  2
  Valves Per Cylinder  2
  Valve Configuration  SOHC
  Bore (mm/in)  38 / 1.49
  Stroke (mm/in)  44 / 1.73
  Displacement (cc/ci)  49 / 3
  Compression Ratio  12:1
  Starter  Electric / Kick
  Fuel Requirements  Regular
  Ram Air Induction  No
  Fuel Type  Gas
  Fuel Injector  No
  Carburetor  Yes
  Number Of Carburetors  1
  Carburetor Size (mm)  18
  Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:   
  Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
  Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
  Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Belt
  Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:   
  Wheels Composition  Steel
  Chromed  No
  Front Tire Width  90
  Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
  Front Wheel Diameter  10
  Rear Tire Width  90
  Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  90
  Rear Wheel Diameter  10
  Front Tire (Full Spec)  90/90 R10
  Rear Tire (Full Spec)  90/90 R10
Brakes:   
  Front Brake Type  Drum
  Rear Brake Type  Drum
  Linked Brake System Front to Rear  Standard
Suspension:   
  Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
  Front Travel (in/mm)  1.9 / 48.3
  Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
  Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
  Front Central Suspension Strut  No
  Steering Damper  No
  Rear Suspension Type  Single Sided Swing Arm
  Rear Travel (in/mm)  2.6 / 66
  Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  No
  Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
  Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
  Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
  Air Adjustable  No
Steering:   
  Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:   
  Wheelbase (in/mm)  46.9 / 1191.3
  Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  176 / 79.8
  Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  1.3 / 5
  Top Speed (mph)  40
Seats:   
  Seat Type  One-Piece
  Adjustable  No
  Seat Material  Vinyl
  Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
  Folding  No
  Seat Height (in/mm)  28.3 / 718.8
  Number Of Seats  2
  Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:   
  Frame  Aluminum
  Body Material  Plastic
  Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
  Hand Grip Material  Rubber
  Chain Guard  No
  Drive Shaft Guard  No
  Fork Guards  No
  Saddle Bag Guard  No
  Hand Guards  No
  Brush Guard  No
  Heel Guards  No
  Light Guard  No
  Front Fender Material  Plastic
  Rear Fender Material  Plastic
  Top Crown  Standard
  Stand Type  Center
  Handlebars  Standard
  License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:   
  Speedometer  Standard
  Temperature Warning Type  Light
  Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:   
  Warranty (Condition)  Limited
  Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:   
  Generic Type (Primary)  Scooter
  Manufacturer Country  Japan
  MIC Model Segment  SCOOTER
Paint & Finish:   
  Metallic  No
Convenience:   
  Handlebar Lock  Standard
Glass:   
  Folding  Yes
Storage:   
  Underseat Storage Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 22
  Lockable Storage  Standard
  Helmet Locks  Standard
  Helmet Storage  Standard
Lights:   
  Headlight Mounts  Standard
  Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Insurance:
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