Honda’s chunky little 50cc Zoomer is a weird cross between a twist-and-go scooter, a Tonka toy and a stripped-bare army Jeep. It’s easy to ride, nippy and stylish. Honda claim low emissions, it has lots of bungee hooks and there’s lots of storage space, thanks to the skeleton frame and lack of bodywork. They arrived in the UK in 2005, but were first produced in 2003 for the US and Japanese Market. It’s called the Honda Ruckas in America. It’s not a big seller in the UK, most Zoomers are used in race paddocks or strapped to the side of cool surf dudes’ motorhomes.
Engine
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The Zoomer has the distinction of having the smallest fuel injection system Honda makes! It feeds a 4bhp, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke, 4V, SOHC, 50cc engine, and has a Honda V-Matic gearbox. It has an electric start with a kick-start back-up.
Ride and Handling
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For zipping around town, or in race paddocks, the Zoomer handles perfectly well. It’s comfy too, thanks to a big padded seat, low 735mm seat and big floorboards to rest your feet on. With no pillion seat, there’s only room for one.
Equipment
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The Zoomer is basic, but you do get a centre-stand, twin headlights, a parking brake and helmet lock.
Quality and Reliability
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Build quality and durability is right up there, as you’d expect from a Honda.
Value
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As funky as it is, the Zoomer doesn’t do anything a much cheaper moped can’t do, so you’re paying a lot of money for looks and style alone.
Insurance
Insurance group: 2
Model History
Brought into the UK in 2005
Other Versions
None
Specifications
| Top speed | 30mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | bhp |
| Torque | 3.3ftlb |
| Weight | 84kg |
| Seat height | 735mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | mpg |
| Tank range | miles |
| Insurance group | 2 |
| Engine size | 49cc |
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| Engine specification | Single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Front suspension adjustment | None |
| Rear suspension adjustment | None |
| Front brakes | 95mm drum |
| Rear brake | 95mm drum |
| Front tyre size | 120/90 10in |
| Rear tyre size | 130/90 10in |
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