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Honda PS 50 Ruckus - [2015]
This edition of the Honda PS 50 Ruckus is the 0 speed | CVT version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno.This particular Honda PS 50 has a 49cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 - [2016]
The 2015 PS 50 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 and the 1969 Suzuki A 95 Two Stroke. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the PS 50's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki A 95 Two Stroke | 1969cc.1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 88 kgs (194 lbs) this makes the Honda PS 50 Ruckus in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 2015 Honda PS 50 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 49cc 2 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 4.9 bhp (3 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda CB 125 R [14.7 bhp (10 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 3.1 lb-ft (4.3 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) @ 7800 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda PS 50 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2018 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus.
The 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus has a Power to weight ratio of 55.6 bhp per ton and 36.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 PS 50 competing with the 2018 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke [80.0 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke [79.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda PS 50 generating around 36.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Honda Navi 110 SOHC [60.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Airbag Auto [60.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 66.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 67.9 secs, this makes the Honda PS 50 Ruckus similar in acceleration to the 1966 Honda C50 Super Cub (68.6 secs) and the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub (69.9 secs). This Honda PS 50 Ruckus also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus and the 1982 Kawasaki Z 400 GP
When talking about the performance of the 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Kawasaki Z 400 GP (0 secs) and the 1973 Kawasaki S2 350 SS MKII (0 secs).
The 2015 version of the Honda PS 50 Ruckus has a maximum speed of 40mph.
Top Speed of the 2015 PS 50 equals the 2022 Honda Monkey 125
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2015 Honda PS 50 Ruckus then how about a 2022 Honda Monkey 125 (55 mph) and the 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax (55 mph).
