Stylish, efficient, and built for city life, the Metropolitan makes every ride effortless. With sleek design and class-leading fuel efficiency, it’s the perfect way to zip through traffic and turn heads while you’re at it. Practical never looked so good.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Honda Metropolitan: CUTE AND COMPACT.
Introducing the 2026 Honda Metropolitan…
Honda’s Metropolitan is the ideal scooter for navigating urban environments with ease. With its automatic transmission and efficient 49cc four-stroke engine, beginners can feel confident mastering the basics. Lightweight, comfortable, and with plenty of storage, the Metropolitan is built for convenient, stylish around-town transportation.
Commute with style
Stylish, efficient, and built for city life, the Metropolitan makes every ride effortless. With sleek design and class-leading fuel efficiency, it’s the perfect way to zip through traffic and turn heads while you’re at it. Practical never looked so good.
2026 Honda Metropolitan Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- 49cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine
- Fuel injection
- Combined braking system
- Classic styling
- Large underseat storage
- Engine Type
49cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke - Transmission
Automatic V-Matic belt drive - Front Suspension
Telescopic fork; 2.8-inch travel - Rear Suspension
Single shock; 2.4-inch travel - Seat Height
28.3 inches
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
It features a liquid-cooled 49cc four-stroke engine with fuel injection. It’s quiet, economical, and super reliable—everything you’d expect from a Honda.
V-Matic automatic transmission
The multi-speed automatic transmission means no shifting ever—not even into park or neutral. Just turn the key, press the starter button, and go.
22-liter underseat storage
This scooter has a spacious weather-resistant underseat storage area that can accommodate a helmet, books, or groceries. A lock secures the storage area for added security.
Combined braking system
When you activate the rear brake, the combined braking system automatically adds front brake assistance to help you stop.
2026 Honda Metropolitan Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
DESIGN / STYLING
- Rounded bodywork design gives the Metropolitan an appealing, approachable look.
- Classic step-through scooter design simplifies the process of getting on and off the Metropolitan.
- A total storage capacity of 22 liters provides options for stashing a helmet or other goods.
- Inner storage bin can hold a 1-liter bottle.
- A large convenience hook allows easy securing of a shopping bag.
- Simple, clean instrumentation displays information including speed, mileage, fuel level, headlight low/high beam, coolant temperature and turn signals.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
- A 49cc OHC four-stroke engine provides ample power for around-town trips while sipping fuel and keeping the fun factor high.
- V-Matic automatic transmission, for simple, straightforward operation.
- Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) delivers excellent throttle response over a wide variety of riding conditions.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
- Combined front and rear braking, for controlled slowing and stopping performance.
- Front and rear wheels have 10-inch diameters, for nimble handling.
- Low, 28.3-inch seat height makes it easy to reach feet to the ground at stops.
- Front and rear suspension travel are 2.8 and 2.4 inches, respectively.
Honda ACCESSORIES
- Rear Trunk
- Rear Carrier
- Rear Trunk Attachment Kit
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
It features a liquid-cooled 49cc four-stroke engine with fuel injection. It’s quiet, economical, and super reliable—everything you’d expect from a Honda.
Combined braking system
When you activate the rear brake, the combined braking system automatically adds front brake assistance to help you stop.
V-Matic automatic transmission
The multi-speed automatic transmission means no shifting ever—not even into park or neutral. Just turn the key, press the starter button, and go.
Instruments
The scooter’s intelligent design features a sleek and stylish instrument panel, perfectly aligning with its retro-meets-modern overall aesthetic.
22-liter underseat storage
This scooter has a spacious weather-resistant underseat storage area that can accommodate a helmet, books, or groceries. A lock secures the storage area for added security.
Convenience hook
A large, easy-to-use hook is perfect for hanging a tote, grocery bag, or purse strap.
Accessories
When running errands around town, our accessory Chrome Rear Carrier and Rear Trunk make it all more convenient.
2026 Honda Metropolitan – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $2,6499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer for Pricing in GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 49.4cc liquid-cooled 80º single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Valve Train | OHC; two valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 39.5mm x 40.3mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Induction | Fuel injection w/ 19mm throttle bore |
| Ignition | Full transistorized ignition |
| Starter | Electric + Kick |
| Transmission | Automatic V-Matic |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry type |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 26mm telescopic fork; 2.8 in. travel |
| Rear | Single shock; 2.4 in. travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Single 95mm mechanical drum |
| Rear | Single 110mm mechanical drum |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 80/100-10 |
| Rear | 80/100-10 |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 26.5º |
| Trail | 3.0 in. (76mm) |
| Length | 65.0 in. |
| Width | 26.4 in. |
| Height | 40.7 in. |
| Seat Height | 28.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 46.5 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.2 gal. |
| Curb Weight* | 179 lbs. |
| OTHER | |
| Color | Denim Blue Metallic; Red |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Specifications subject to change
2026 Honda Metropolitan – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
TBA
2026 Honda Metropolitan – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
NA
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