Honda Metropolitan specifications, dimensions and price
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The Honda Metropolitan is a 49cc liquid-cooled scooter with an automatic V-Matic belt drive, a combined braking system and 22 liters of underseat storage. It is a light, simple around-town scooter with 10-inch wheels and electric start.
Honda Metropolitan
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 49cc |
| Bore x stroke | 39.5x40.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 19mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Automatic V-Matic belt drive |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel | 2.8 in |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 2.4 in |
| Front brake | 95mm drum |
| Rear brake | 110mm drum; Combined Braking System (CBS) |
| Front tire | 80/100-10 |
| Seat height | 28.3 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 179 lb |
| Wheelbase | 46.5 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 26.5° |
| Trail | 3.0 in |
| Fuel capacity | 1.2 gal |
| Valve train | SOHC; two valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $2,649 |
| Destination charge | $300 |
What the Metropolitan does well
Honda lists 22 liters of underseat storage.
Where it stops
A 49cc scooter is a low-speed machine. Its small engine and 10-inch wheels are meant for city streets rather than fast roads. A rider who needs to keep pace with faster traffic should compare the 157cc PCX or Yamaha's 125cc Zuma, which cost more and weigh more.
A $2,649 sticker plus $300 for delivery puts the Metropolitan near $2,949 before tax and fees, which is $1,700 less than the PCX at $4,349 and $1,150 less than Yamaha's Zuma 125 at $3,799. At 179 lb curb with a 28.3 in seat and a 1.2 gal tank it is a very light town scooter with a 49cc engine. So it is not for fast roads.
Check local rules on registration and licences for a 49cc scooter, and budget for a helmet and a lock.
Storage, controls and learning to ride on a Metropolitan
The Metropolitan is easy to learn on. Total Motorcycle says the automatic transmission and efficient 49cc engine let beginners feel confident mastering the basics, and describes a spacious, weather-resistant underseat area that fits a helmet, books or groceries. Cycle World adds a hook in front of the rider's legs for a tote bag, an accessory rear rack for more storage, and programmed fuel injection for efficient delivery and good mileage.
Honda sold the 2025 Metropolitan in red or Denim Blue Metallic for $2,649, the same price as now.
Metropolitan against the Zuma 125, PCX and ADV160
The Metropolitan is the cheapest scooter here at $2,649 and by far the lightest at 179 lb, against 282 lb for Yamaha's Zuma 125 at $3,799 and 291 lb for Honda's PCX at $4,349. Its 49cc engine is well below the 125cc and 157cc of the others.
Honda Metropolitan — specification referenceThe 2026 Honda Metropolitan is a 49cc liquid-cooled scooter with an automatic V-Matic belt drive, a combined braking system and 22 liters of underseat storage. It is a light, simple around-town scooter with 10-inch wheels and electric start. It suits a rider who wants the cheapest reliable way to get across a city or campus, and it is not made for highways or long rides.
The Metropolitan is built for short urban trips. Total Motorcycle describes a 49cc OHC four-stroke with ample power for around-town use and low fuel consumption, 10-inch wheels for nimble handling, and a low 28.3 in seat that makes it easy to reach the ground at stops.
Cycle World adds that at 179 lb with a full tank it has an automatic transmission, electric start and combined braking that links the front and rear brakes so stopping is effective every time. Honda lists 22 liters of underseat storage.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 22
- Entries that differ
- 0
Honda lists 22 liters of underseat storage, and Total Motorcycle also notes a convenient storage hook. It is a light scooter with a low 28.3 in seat.
It has a combined braking system, which Cycle World says links the front and rear brakes for effective stopping every time, instead of ABS. Honda lists front-wheel ABS on the ADV160.