The Zoomer, designation NPS50, is a scooter developed by Honda and introduced in Japan and North America in late 2002 for the 2003 model year. In Canada and the United States it is marketed as the Ruckus.
Honda Zoomer at a glance
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Designation | NPS50 |
| Introduced | late 2002, 2003 model year |
| North American name | Ruckus |
| Design | rugged, with a skeletal frame |
| Tyres | fat, with deep tread |
| Storage | no enclosed compartment |
| Engine | shares components with the CHF50 |
| European equipment | PGM-FI with one injector and an oxygen sensor |
| Economy | 114 mpg US in Honda’s EPA claim |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Zoomer.
History of the Honda Zoomer
Rugged by design
The Zoomer differs from more traditional scooters with its rugged design, including fatter tyres with deeper tread and a skeletal frame that lacks an enclosed storage compartment. The NPS50 shares similar motor and drivetrain components with the CHF50.
European fuel injection
The Zoomer sold in European countries features a compact single-point programmed fuel injection system consisting of a single fuel injector, a different fuel pump arrangement and an oxygen sensor fitted just before the exhaust silencer.
Economy
Honda claims that the Ruckus returns 114 miles per US gallon in EPA tests.
Design and features
- Skeletal frame: no enclosed bodywork or storage.
- Fat tyres: deeper tread than a conventional scooter.
- PGM-FI in Europe: single injector with an oxygen sensor.
- Economy: a claimed 114 mpg US.
Honda Zoomer versions
- Zoomer (2003): the Japanese and European model.
- Ruckus: the Canadian and US name.
- European PGM-FI version: injected model for Europe.
The Zoomer shares its drivetrain with the Honda CHF50 and its small-wheeled spirit with the Gyro. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda Zoomer, English Wikipedia: design, names, fuel injection, economy
