2014 Honda Ruckus, 2014 Honda® Ruckus Unique Is An Understatement. One thing is sure about the Ruckus: wherever it goes, it causes a scene. That s because the design is so unique, with wide tires, a bare-bones frame and double headlamps. Underneath it all is a thrifty 49cc engine that gets you wherever you need to go without guzzling gas, a V-Matic automatic transmission for seamless power in and out of traffic and an electric starter for a faster get-up-and-go. Add in our legendary reliability, and the Honda Ruckus is as dependable as it is fun. Innovations Electric Start Turn the key, press the button and go. Getting started on the Ruckus is that simple. An electric choke makes getting started in cold weather a snap, too. Make Your Own Style What you see is what you get. With its minimal bodywork and rugged overall style, nothing on two wheels (or four) looks like a Ruckus. Liquid-Cooled Engine The Ruckus liquid-cooled engine offers exactly what youd expect from a Honda: power, reliability and great fuel economy. Automatic Transmission One-speed automatic transmission means no shifting ever not even into park or neutral.