im tired of cruising around in my little crf at the track (pit bike)
im thinking about getting new pit bike for my trackdays... and something i can actually ride around my town and maybe to my camping!

here are my options.
ill be searching for them in used market.

option #1
Honda Ruckus.
i like this scooter bc it looks simple and im pretty sure honda made this pretty dependable
cheaper than zuma (used/new)
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option #2
Yamaha zuma.
im pretty sure this thing is well built too but i heard about carb issues idk.
cost more than ruckus (used/new)
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random post but any inputs will help

thanks for looking

 

I know nothing about these, but the first one looks very stealthy! Thats my choice!

 

I don't know but that Zuma looks like it has more locked-storage space? I dig the exaggerated rugged styling of the Ruckus though.

 

I've sold both of them, the ruckus is a nice scooter. Nothing really to crazy about it but it's just got that utilitarian bad-ass appeal about it. The Zuma has an awesome aftermarket following as far as the motor goes because of the fact that it's a two-stroke. I think you'll have more fun overall with the Zuma

 

thanks for the info.
whats tops speed like on both of them? stock form.

 

Top speed on a 03-05 Ruckus is 37MPH.
Top speed on a 06 Ruckus is 43MPH.

I think the Zuma hovers around 40MPH top.

 

Zuma will be my choice, but I am biased.

 

if you ride around the street, the last thing you want to do is be stealthy.

 

If you want reliability the Ruckus is the way to go - not cause its a honda(though that goes a long way) - its the 4 stroke aspect that makes it. They're also liquid cooled - not sure about the yamaha. Plus having to add oil to the 2 stroke even if it is a separate tank still sucks - besides the smoke trail they leave. - The honda: gas and go... Go Honda!

 

The reliability on a two stroke motor like that isn't really as much of an issue as say a motocross or off road bike. Normally they last just about as long as an owner is willing to keep the bike, no real problems to mention. A smoke trail is normally a sign that the oil and fuel mix is too rich so that its loading up with oil and not getting a good burn. A well maintained, well tuned two stroke motor is a beautiful thing.