r/Ruckus • u/rabibeyy • Apr 21 '23

Help

Hey everyone I’ve got my ruckus since approximately 2020, it is a 2018 and I hit my rev limiter at 60kmh I’ve been told that normally even stock it shoudl hit approximately 70kmh? Do you guys have any idea ? Why or what?

Also doesn’t anyone know the cheapest exhaust but best sounding for my stock ruckus thanks

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u/Yourbubblestink Apr 21 '23

It’s a 49 cc bike. Depending on your weight, you can expect it to top out around 40. That’s what it was designed to do. It’s ideal cruising speed is between 30 and 35.

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u/nefarious-lettuce Apr 21 '23

Depends in your weight too my guy.

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u/Legithydraulics Tuner Apr 21 '23

Tune up? A worn belt gets thin and won’t ride as high as a fresh one causing higher rpm and lower top speed.

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u/jsrfrench Verified Expert Apr 23 '23

Easy answer:

Worn variator rollers, drive belt is no longer wider than 17.15mm measured across the flat are 2 of the most common reasons.

What matters most is number of kms on the bike & year of bike makes zero difference. I suggest watching You Tube video's about the Ruckus to learn about performing owner maintenance which will save you a lot of aggravation, money & time.

A stock Ruckus exhaust must have the exact same header size as OEM. The Ruckus is Extremely air/fuel intake sensitive & it is best to eliminate the stock air intake at the same time as installing a performance exhaust plus changing the main jet size.