2017 HONDA METROPOLITAN BASE

2017 Honda Metropolitan Base

🛠 Specifications:

• Engine: 49cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve

• Fuel System: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

• Transmission: Automatic (V-Matic belt drive)

• Seat Height: 28.3 inches

• Curb Weight: 179 pounds

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.2 gallons

• Wheelbase: 46.5 inches

• Tires: 80/100-10 front and rear

• Brakes: Drum brakes front and rear

• Under-seat Storage: Approx. 22 liters (helmet-sized)

• Fuel Economy: Around 117 mpg (miles per gallon)

✅ Highlights:

• Great fuel efficiency, ideal for short city commutes or errands

• Very lightweight and low seat height, perfect for newer or smaller riders

• Twist-and-go automatic transmission, easy to ride with no shifting

• Under-seat storage adds practicality for small bags, groceries, or a helmet

• Reliable Honda engineering with fuel injection for smoother starts and less maintenance than carbureted scooters

⚠ Things to Consider:

• Top speed is limited — not highway-capable (typically around 35-40 mph max)

• Drum brakes are less powerful than modern disc brakes

• Small 10-inch wheels can be less stable over bumps or rougher pavement

• Designed for solo riders — carrying a second adult passenger strains performance

• Urban use only — not meant for rural or high-speed riding

💡 Summary:

The 2017 Honda Metropolitan Base is a great choice if you’re looking for a compact, fuel-efficient scooter strictly for city commuting or casual use around town. It’s reliable, stylish, and easy to ride. However, its small engine and drum brakes limit it to low-speed, urban environments.

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