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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Scooter</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$2,049.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Single-Cylinder</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;SOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric / Kick</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Continuously Variable (CVT)</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/90 R10</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;49.8 / 1264.9</td>
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		<h5>Its a Blast</h5>
		<div class="date">By Indiana Dave(Owner),  Oct. 25, 2008</div>
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		Come from the 53 year old male I can say that the Ruckus is a great little scooter. I have 500 miles on mine now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I live in a small town and everything is within riding distance but I have also ridden it on the highway and have kept up with the 40mph traffic. Don'<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">t regret the purchase one bit. Just for info: I do have a driver license but plan to use the Ruck every chance I get.</span>
		
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		<h5>Bring Tha' Ruckus.</h5>
		<div class="date">By Eric Schmidt(Enthusiast),  Aug. 28, 2008</div>
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		Drop it like it's hot!<br /><br />
Forget getting a big-bike.. Honda's Ruckus is where it's at. Spending 1/10th the price of a CBR or Interceptor will get you a styling little ride that's got enough kick to whip around city corners.<br /><br />
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The fun has only just begun, because customizing this lil'whip is where you<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">'ll be able to 'dress to impress'.</span>
		
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		<h5>horrible scooter but Ill hang on to it.</h5>
		<div class="date">By rob l(Owner),  Apr. 13, 2011</div>
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		The honda ruckus is different and has an appealing (to some people), cool, bare bones style.<br /><br />
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But in my opinion, thats all it really has going for it.<br /><br />
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Whats wrong with it:<br /><br />
only a single seater<br /><br />
no storage<br /><br />
weak drum brakes<br /><br />
underpowered compared to other 50cc's<br /><br />
very bad suspension<br /><br />
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Its a go<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">od scooter if you have time and $$ to do upgrades. otherwise, there are many other scooters that are in the same price range that are faster and more comfortable right out of the box.<br />
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Ill keep mine because I think its cool. but its not the best daily driver. Ill leave it at home and ride my zuma instead.<br />
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		<h5>starter kickstand</h5>
		<div class="date">By Dave Voyles(Owner),  Oct. 25, 2011</div>
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		A nut came loose from the starter kickstand and ran through the engine destroying the engine.  The dealer said &quot;they've never seen this happen before.&quot; Still, they charged me $700 + to rebuild the engine.  We have another Rukus that they said to  bring in and have checked for a loose nut o<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">n the starter kickstand. They want to charge me for this 1/2 hr visit. Dealer is North Honda Motor Sports, Menominee MI.   </span>
		
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2008 Honda Ruckus Base

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Model Type	Scooter
BASE MSRP(US)	$2,049.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	12:1
Starter	Electric / Kick
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/90 R10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R10
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Drum
Rear Brake Type	Drum
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	49.8 / 1264.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	1.3 / 4.9
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By Indiana Dave(Owner), Oct. 25, 2008
Come from the 53 year old male I can say that the Ruckus is a great little scooter. I have 500 miles on mine now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I live in a small town and everything is within riding distance but I have also ridden it on the highway and have kept up with the 40mph traffic. Don'... Read Full Review
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Bring Tha' Ruckus.

By Eric Schmidt(Enthusiast), Aug. 28, 2008
Drop it like it's hot!

Forget getting a big-bike.. Honda's Ruckus is where it's at. Spending 1/10th the price of a CBR or Interceptor will get you a styling little ride that's got enough kick to whip around city corners.

The fun has only just begun, because customizing this lil'whip is where you... Read Full Review
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horrible scooter but Ill hang on to it.

By rob l(Owner), Apr. 13, 2011
The honda ruckus is different and has an appealing (to some people), cool, bare bones style.

But in my opinion, thats all it really has going for it.

Whats wrong with it:

only a single seater

no storage

weak drum brakes

underpowered compared to other 50cc's

very bad suspension

Its a go... Read Full Review
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starter kickstand

By Dave Voyles(Owner), Oct. 25, 2011
A nut came loose from the starter kickstand and ran through the engine destroying the engine. The dealer said "they've never seen this happen before." Still, they charged me $700 + to rebuild the engine. We have another Rukus that they said to bring in and have checked for a loose nut o... Read Full Review