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Driven by a cult following in Japan, enthusiasm for the Honda Ruckus is driving one of the latest tuning movements in the US—and it’s continuing to build momentum.

The Honda Ruckus scooter is affordable (around $2,000 to $2,500 USD) and, thanks to an established scene in Japan, has hundreds of parts with which to personalize or customize. There are now several US retailers offering a wide array of performance parts and accessories(from turbo kits, to cold air intakes and high-flow exhausts), many offering installation and customization services, and the number of local owners groups for the Honda Ruckus continues to rise.

Enthusiasts say these 30 to 35 mph scooters get about 100 miles per gallon stock, and a tuned Honda Ruckus can easily hit 70+ mph and beat or keep up with sport bikes off the line with some simple, bolt-on modifications.

The trend of chopping, stretching and tuning the Honda Ruckus hasn’t gone unnoticed by the automotive industry either—the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas has created a home for them in the Powersports section to showcase the coolest mods from the US and Japan.

Published: Apr 22, 10 • References: powersports.honda and superstreetonline
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Favorited by Thomas Myroniak on Apr 20, 10
Alan on Apr 22, 10 
Nice ride!!!!!!
Alan on Apr 22, 10 
colby on Apr 22, 10 
Insightful. The SEMA Show display was pretty cool.
colby on Apr 22, 10 
Jeff on Apr 22, 10 
I gotta get one. Seems like fun.
Jeff on Apr 22, 10 
Matt on Apr 22, 10 
Great! Another Honda I want...and want to customize!
Matt on Apr 22, 10 
Dan on Apr 23, 10 
much cooler than a Vespa.
Dan on Apr 23, 10 
at1mp on Apr 23, 10 
Great job fact checking - almost every stat here is COMPLETELY OFF. Let me set the story straight. They go 42MPH stock (Indicated), and they get about 100MPG - that's right. "Tuned" they only go a few MPH faster, about 45. What you may be referring to as "tuned" is with a chinese motor swap - then with extreme modification, they might be able to get up to 70MPH. ...and no... I really don't think they'll be beating any real sportbike off the line. Not for more than 5-10 feet, which is insignificant. How do I know this? I have had one for years, put thousands of miles on it, and tons of them are around my community/friends. Article is fine, but really... do some research and get your numbers right.
at1mp on Apr 23, 10 
Thomas Myroniak on Apr 23, 10  1 Trends   1 Comments
Fact: people are customizing the Ruckus. Sounds like a Ruckus Shootout is in order. Anybody in?
Thomas Myroniak on Apr 23, 10  1 Trends   1 Comments
SGV Rider on Apr 24, 10 
rt @at1mp Most of the facts in this article are indeed correct. All the 50cc Rucks we ride can easily crest 50mph's on flats with intake, exhaust, CDI and variator (GPS confirmed). With a 2-stroke motor swap, bore up kit and tuning, these things can easily break 70mph and can definitely give a sport bike a run for its' money up until they hit 2nd gear. Search SS 1/32 on youtube and you'll see all the Japanese guys ripping on Grand Axis powered Zoomers. It's more than just a few bolt on parts but it is possible.
SGV Rider on Apr 24, 10