Yeah, it's a pretty cool idea from Honda, and a reinterpretation of the big-scooter, in the frame of the Zoomer 50 (also released in the US as the Ruckus).
Honda have responded to the success of the Zoomer 50cc scooter in the domestic market, and the expanding franchise which is the 250/400cc domestic market, and decided to scale the Zoomer up to 250cc proportions.
Check out the Honda Japan flash site for a flash explanation of the Zoomer's carrying capability. Have a look at the "Play Pocket" section on particular:
http://www.honda.co.jp/ZOOMER/fe/index.html
The PS250 (Big Ruckus) is no off road bike - more like a 2005 Reflex without the plastic. What it does have is loads and loads of carrying space - considerably more than the AN650, I might add. Think if what you can tie on to the front of the machine above the headlight; think of what sort of box you can place on the rear seat area with the rear seat folded up as a riders backrest; think about the fact that there are no restrictions with the sizes of luggage that you can carry on the back. I'd say it's more pick-up scooter than Jeep, and it's perfect for the long touring fisherman that wants to carry everything you can imagine, and it's also popular for trendy urban young riders that only ride in the dry.
Check out the Japanese site for a flash explanation of the application of the machine. Have a look at the "Utility" section in particular:
http://www.honda.co.jp/PS250/
Enjoy. Lycheed