What is a lot of miles for a scooter?
On average, you should expect a 50cc scooter to last anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 miles. This of course assumes you follow some important principals. I’ve included some tips and maintenance guidelines below that will give you the best chance of keeping your scooter the road as long as possible.
How long do Honda scooters last?
Cheap Chinese brand scooters are generally pretty terrible. But if cleaned up before use, which might mean disassembling the engine cleaning it up and putting it back together properly, 20,000 miles might be possible. A Chinese Honda however can last for a very long time, 60,000 miles or more.
How many miles is a 50cc scooter good for?
Mopeds are normally slower. People try simple ways to make them faster and they break down quicker because of it. I would estimate they last 500 to 3000 miles before they break down. Both scooters and mopeds are great bikes for riding around town and should not be ridden 10000 – 40000 miles either.
What’s the top speed of a Honda Metropolitan?
For the 2006 model year, Honda made a few tweaks to the Metropolitan that raised the top speed to 42-43mph. These changes included a higher redline (8850 RPM vs. 8000 RPM), a new carb needle, a new ECM and an improved crankcase ventilation system. Perhaps more important than the top speed increase was the new crankcase ventilation system.
When to buy a Honda Metropolitan motor scooter?
If you’re in the market for a Metropolitan / Jazz, you would be wise to select a 2006 or newer scooter. These engine ventilation problem in the first few years is nice to avoid, plus the newer ones are several mph faster. The Metropolitan has a great reputation as a well built, quality machine and is a smart buy in the used market.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Honda Metropolitan?
This can be done for $150 in parts if you’re doing it yourself but many owners don’t have the expertise and getting Honda to rebuild your engine is a $1000 labour job.
When did the Honda Metropolitan come out in Canada?
Whatever the case, the market was growing in the new millennium and Honda’s 2002 introduction of the Metropolitan (Jazz in Canada) was a clear shot at potential Vespa customers.
For the 2006 model year, Honda made a few tweaks to the Metropolitan that raised the top speed to 42-43mph. These changes included a higher redline (8850 RPM vs. 8000 RPM), a new carb needle, a new ECM and an improved crankcase ventilation system. Perhaps more important than the top speed increase was the new crankcase ventilation system.
If you’re in the market for a Metropolitan / Jazz, you would be wise to select a 2006 or newer scooter. These engine ventilation problem in the first few years is nice to avoid, plus the newer ones are several mph faster. The Metropolitan has a great reputation as a well built, quality machine and is a smart buy in the used market.
Whatever the case, the market was growing in the new millennium and Honda’s 2002 introduction of the Metropolitan (Jazz in Canada) was a clear shot at potential Vespa customers.
This can be done for $150 in parts if you’re doing it yourself but many owners don’t have the expertise and getting Honda to rebuild your engine is a $1000 labour job.