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Honda Zoomer (2005-current)

Detail	Value
Engine size	49cc
Power	bhp
Top speed	30mph
Insurance group	2

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MCN overall verdict

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Zoomer is basic, but you do get a centre-stand, twin headlights, a parking brake and helmet lock. Compare and buy parts for the Zoomer in the MCN Shop.

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Build quality and durability is right up there, as you’d expect from a Honda.

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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. Find a Honda Zoomer for sale.

Insurance group: 2

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Brought into the UK in 2005

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Specifications

Top speed	30mph
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
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

Owners' Overall Rating (1 review)

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Great little runner that turns heads

NPWB

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I wanted a Zoomer as I have an version to Vespas - I wanted something a little different - and the Zoomer is exactly that. Plus I always see Vespas with their seats busted by kids looking to see what's underneath - beauty of the Zoomer is that there's nothing to hide, so there's minimal opportunity for vandalism. Engine is smooth, efficient (100 mpg+), but tops out at 34mph with the restrictor removed (most second hand bikes have had this done, costs c. £150). So it's fine if riding in town / traffic but too slow if travelling real distance. Style is 10/10. Only drawback is suspension and braking - which are fine - but you do feel the bumps and brakes are drums, so you just need to yank them a bit harder. Grip not been a problem and it starts everytime on a frosty morning. Costs me £4.15 to fill up... Great bike. great fun and worth the little premium in price if only to make Vespa riders jealous. Plus they keep their value very well vs other rides.

15 February 2010