2023 Honda Metropolitan 50cc Moped review. 1500 Miles later.
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- čas přidán 21. 02. 2023
- Hey guys. Just wanted to share my review of the honda
metropolitan scooter. #honda #scooter #moped #50cc #review
(I mention that you do not need to have a license or registration to drive the moped. That is just the state that I am from, your state's laws may vary, I recommend looking it up.)
Perfect for drunk driving
Literally what I was looking for in a video. It’ll be a first time moped for me and I just needed to see how they drive and function and this gave me all the answers I need.
:D
Did you get one? if so how is it?
Couldn’t be any easier turn and go pull the lever evenly to stop that’s it!
You should clarify which state you're in to claim "no license, insurance, plate", in Wisconsin you absolutely need those 3 things. Just don't need a cycle license. Different states have different rules when it comes to these things
I’m in ky and bought mine new and didn’t need a thing! They suggested I get liability just to be safe but wasn’t required! We use Them for local putting around town on them!
@@tammyforbes2101 according to KY's website you need a valid driver's license or permit to drive one 🤷♀️
Northern democrats states want your money so you need to pay everything
This is Springdale Arkansas… I recognize the streets
People should also know their local laws when purchasing something like this instead of relying on a youtube video for 100% of their information.
Great video! Exactly what I was needing to watch.
Thanks for the video. As an Angeleno I can only look with admiration at your community.
you are lowkey hilarious, keep it up. great video
In states where a motorcycle license, registration, plate, and insurance are required, I highly recommend the Genuine Buddy 125 instead. It's only a couple hundred $$$ more, it's almost the same size, but it goes 20 mph faster, has a front disc brake, is carbureted instead of computerized, and quality seems better as well.
In Virginia, if you have a DUI suspension you can’t legally ride this either.
In AZ, if you have a DUI, you can't even legally ride an Ebike.
@@geraldscott4302 because it’s powered?
@@chijen2010 AZ has some of the toughest laws in the country on DUI. Even though an Ebike, or even one of those Chinese engine kit gas powered bikes does not normally require any kind of license to ride, there is an exception to that if you have lost your license because of a DUI.
Thanks!
Great video, please make more ride videos, thank you , so little content on CZcams on this year and model…..
That's the plan!
In almost all states you still need a normal driver's license. Only a few that you don't, lucky you.
I walk my dogs with my Zuma 50. 15k miles and going strong!
I have a new brand new 2023 Honda Metropolitan scooter same color as yours I agree with you the blue is a lot better looking than the green the book says you get 117 miles to the gallon but I am actually getting 150 miles to the gallon I have over 2,000 miles on my scooter it is my main form of transportation I love it extremely reliable now in Florida where I live you do need a regular drivers license registration and a license plate but you do not need insurance and you do not have to get a motorcycle endorsement
150 mpg? That's way more than I usually get. How fast do you usually drive, like your average speed? And you don't have to answer this but how much do you weigh? Because I know that also impacts fuel economy.
@@kkd-sw2zm I weigh about 138 lb and I keep the bike usually a full throttle usually anywhere from 38 miles an hour average speed too to about 40 miles an hour
Nice little bike , it’s crazy it’s more expensive then the Navi with is slightly faster and bigger engine .
It's a little unreasonably priced. But it has better build quality than the navi+fuel injection
@@kkd-sw2zm no doubt it’s beautiful plus fi is sweet
Also they are built in Japan not Malaysia
In my state you need a license plate, insurance and an annual safety inspection which gets you an inspection sticker on the left front fork. But just a car drivers license.
Dude you HAVE to do something about the wind noise!!!
Try simply putting some cloth over the microphone. I used on of my kids' old socks over my GoPro to cut wind noise, it works really well. You don't need to spend a fortune to improve your video quality
Yea I figured that out pretty fast. I think that's what I'll do next time, thanks.
@@kkd-sw2zm I did a comparison when I was trying to figure it out myself
czcams.com/video/8bmeZS9EPik/video.html
Alternatively, have footage and then just voice over it later.
More videos please!
Hi d you know if i can driver that in new york city with out license??
As a german I have to say I am pretty jealous about your scooter laws. Here you either need a standard driving license or a special license for scooters. Also 50cc scooters are not allowed to go over 28 miles per hour, which even in the city is a bit too slow. Oh and of course you need an insurance.
28 MPH? Well around here 38mph is still a bit slow but its fast enough for me. Also if you want your moped to go faster you could just take the speed governor off of your moped, but I don't know if you want to make a possibly illegal modification to your moped/scooter. (assuming you own one)
@@kkd-sw2zm I acctually think 38 mph is the perfect 50cc scooter speed but I imagine that in the US there are probably larger and faster roads because the distances are longer. I did exactly that and my scooter ended up going 43 mph (it's a two stroke) but because that's very illegal I now extended my car license to legally drive a 125cc scooter. Now I can even go on the Autobahn so if I get lost and suddenly find myself on the Autobahn it's no big Problem ^^ I once did go the wrong way and ended up on a semi-Autobahn with 28 mph and I couldn't turn around... that was shit haha
All states have their own laws. In California, you must have a M1 motorcycle license to operate any 50cc or higher ‘scooter’. For actual stand up rental scooters such as Lime or Dualtron, you need a regular class C License.
@@arcadia5607 Ah yeah true in the US there are a lot of differences between the states I think. I've heard that the laws really can vary a lot.
Different states have different laws. Illinois up to 150 you have a L licence above that you need an M..
It requires at least a driver's license, some states do require registration, insurance and sometimes a motorcycle license and full safety gear.
the beep it makes is so funny
This is a ride in Springdale Arkansas, I ride my scooter in these very same streets!!
AZ requires a full motorcycle endorsement, registration, plate, and insurance. Pretty much all states do now. A 50cc scooter is pretty much worthless if you live in a city, other than on 25 mph residential streets. You will get crushed like a bug on streets with a speed limit of 45 mph, where the average speed is 60 mph. They make good pit bikes, and if you live out in the country you might find a place to ride them. I have ridden them on the shoulders of country roads, where bicyclists ride.
By the way, that is NOT a moped. It is a scooter. A moped has both a 50cc engine AND pedals. The word MOPED actually means MOtor and PEDals. Real mopeds look like small motorcycles with no bodywork. My 1980 Puch Maxi is a MOPED
in the state where I reside, registration and insurance aren't required for 50cc mopeds/scooters, I understand that it may be a different situation in other states like Arizona where a full motorcycle endorsement, registration, plate, and insurance are necessary. However, living in my state means that we have the freedom to ride our 50cc scooters without the extra hassle and cost of registering and insuring them.
Although a 50cc scooter may not be the most practical option for navigating cities, there are plenty of other areas where they can still be utilized effectively and safely, including rural roads and areas with a speed limit of 40-50. Additionally, it's worth noting that while a scooter without pedals may not technically qualify as a "moped", the two terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation.
So while I can appreciate the perspective of someone from a state with stricter regulations on 50cc scooters, living in my state provides a different experience where we can enjoy the convenience and freedom of riding these vehicles without the extra burden of regulations.
Got my wife a new earlier model Metro scooter. She loved it. It averaged 114 mpg. That one was water cooled. I believe the new version is air cooled? By the way, I consider a kick starter as a backup, to be mandatory. You can't bump start a scooter with a CVT transmission. I also prefer air cooling due to the added complexity of water cooling. Thermostat, electric fan and switch, hoses, radiator, water pump. Just my opinion.
to my knowledge in CA you still need a license (CA Driver's not Motorcycle), Registration, Insurance.
Ah yes a fellow scooter-loving robloxian
lmao. scooters getting sold soon, gonna buy a bigger one.
@@kkd-sw2zm which one are you getting? I'm currently riding a Honda Elite 250.
Most likely i'm going to buy the Yamaha xmax 300. I want a maxi scooter to go get on the freeway and cary more stuff. (and keep up with traffic)
Nice guy.
In WA state you still need a driver's license to operate it 😭😭😭
At 0:07 - in California you will still need a motorcycle driving license, license plate, and vehicle registration. Understandably, 50cc scooters are not particularly popular here as people would rather just start at 150cc and up. On the other hand if you're a DIY capable person and sort of enjoy getting your hands dirty then you can *buy* a used 50cc scooter here for almost nothing as they are so undesirable. FYI - I've been riding motorcycles for years and of course I have a motorcycle license.
That makes sense in California. Where I live the laws around 50cc mopeds are a lot less strict. So to a lot of people think the 50cc moped is a good idea if you don't have much money. And I can understand why the moped won't make much sense in California, as the roads have a lot more going on then the roads around where I live. And the extra speed of a 150cc or 300cc Moped/Motorcycle just make more sense for the faster roads.
Would you do food delivery on this?
Definitely not in America. Usually, with food delivery in America, you need to go on the freeways a lot. Mopeds can't really do that. But if you live in a place where you could comfortably do food delivery on a petal bike, you could probably use a metropolitan. But if you live in a place where you have to use a lot of highways, I would use a honda pcx or a Yamaha Xmax 300.
Would a 12 pack fit in the trunk?
It can hold 15 Starbucks cups. It is the DUI mobile so it should do a 12pack just fine.
California license required if it has a VIN
no plate or insurance isnt every state snappy
Hmmm, i might need to find a more powerful scooter for my LA to Vegas off road ride. People have done it on 50s, but that thing seems to struggle just to get up to 25, Im not sure I want to push this up every little hill.
there aren't many 50cc that can get up to 37 without a sweat, i think its just because its geared high. you might want to get a vespa if you are doing an off-road ride because of their lower gearing and their off-road prowess
@@kkd-sw2zm I want to keep it cheap since this might be a single use scooter, and here in California vespas are overpriced. Early 2000s Et2 vespas go for a few thousand, and the 150s or larger often go for 5 grand even though they're used.
It is possible to have a backride?
Disappointingly no. Hasn't stopped me from trying though. It couldn't go faster than 25.
Put a Apple tag on it , remove the ( sound chip in tag)
in France, you need plates, insurance, registration, and it's an obligation to wear a helmet and gloves certified for motorcycles.
what is the top speed? my only get to 33mph
38 for me.
i belive its governed at that speed
Funny moped fact. All clocks on mopeds show 4:20
It's good looking an cheap but I am way too big for it. My legs are way above the bar, can't turn.
Any body
knows the price on this 2023 Honda metropolitan?
i paid about 3300 or something
it was awhile ago
26 mph max?
38mph
You could use a voice over bro
Is it same speed as ruckus
yea
@@kkd-sw2zm I might be getting a 2016 Honda metro with 2000km but only little issues is suspension a bit squeaky and has a few scratches and tiny crack there asking 2500cad and I tested it it’s very smooth started effortlessly
@@kkd-sw2zm think it’s worth it other people in my area sell ruckuses ussaly for more like I mean someone is sell a 2010 with 12000 for 3300
Why would it be $3100 instead of $2600?
Taxes, fees.
Assembly charges. They do anything to run up the costs.
Tax, dealer prep. If you live in a state that requires licensing then add that too.
3k is way too much for this tbh vespa costs like 3.5k and a piaggio zip 2k😂
IDK what you're talking about, tye cheapest vespa costs 4300.
3k for a 50 cc is not the best, but it's better than a vespa
@@badatsomerhing maybe 4300 when i dont know to look. Can get them for around 3500 without options. 3k for this scooter is absolute trash. Especially since the piaggio zip is way better and 2k
@@180fxr the vespa had literally zero options and STARTED at 4300, maybe if you go for a used one you could get 3500 though.
@@badatsomerhing you know nothing about vespa’s. I’m talking about brand new vespa’s. A used vespa shouldn’t cost more than 2.5/3k with options. You are using advice prices for a product thats always on sale somewhere. Only do that when the manufacturer makes sure there aren’t sales on their product.
The Honda will last decades. I have a '05 Metropolitan I bought new. Use nearly every damn day. Never ever any issues. Oil change every 500 miles. Well over 100 mpg carrying my fat ass around.
You’re wrong if you’re from California. You need a M1 license to drive that here.
That's a shame.
Just read your comment here, been running around since DMV is confusing I have this exact moped, will they give me an M1 or M2 since it's only 50cc?
You got the top speed wrong (41), the mpg wrong (117), and the front brake is the left side and rear is the right side. 😂
since when was the top speed 41? The governor always stopped me at 37.5. I know on a downhill you can go past it, but the governor is usually the top speed. Also, gas mileage varies
You have it wrong. The lever on the right side is the front brake. The lever on the left side is the rear and front, combined braking.
It even tells you the time ..... 🚬 😆 🤣
Bruh where tf you living at.
You need a license plate for that
This should be priced $300 in india or else it's a fail like the navi 😂😂😂😂
All of the scooters priced around 1k are pretty bad. you have to assemble them yourself, they aren't reliable, they are carbureted, and SUPER SLOW. Also, the Navi is pretty popular in America. and I see a good amount where I live.
It’s not really a moped.
yeah yeah needs petals. in case it wasn't obvious the word moped can be used to define a low powered 2 wheeled thing
Pretty wimpy 😂
Kind of is Harris.
Ive already sold it and bought a different one now
That scooter is so GAY! Definitely something to run off the road!
ok boomer + u probably get 8mpg and like it
Ha Ha. I have a '05 Metropolitan but that was funny