Honda C50 19721972 Honda C50 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
General moped information | |
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Model | Honda C50 |
Year | 1972 |
Category | Classic |
Rating | 3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission | |
Displacement | 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches) |
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Engine details | Horizontal 4-stroke 2-valve single cilinder |
Power | 4.8 HP (3.5 kW)) @ 10000 RPM |
Torque | 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM |
Top speed | 75.0 km/h (46.6 mph) |
Max RPM | 12000 |
Compression | 8.8:1 |
Bore x stroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin downdraft 12.5 mm |
Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition | Points ignition |
Lubrication system | Wet sump |
Cooling system | Oil & air |
Gearbox | 3-speed |
Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
Clutch | Centrifugal wet multiplate clutch |
Driveline | Enclosed chain drive with a 3-speed semi-automatic gearbox |
Fuel consumption | 2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases | 46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system | Single exhaust sigar style muffler |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
Frame type | Pressed steel underbone |
Trail | 71 mm (2.8 inches) |
Front suspension | Leading link |
Front wheel travel | 56 mm (2.2 inches) |
Rear suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
Rear wheel travel | 61 mm (2.4 inches) |
Front tire | 2.25´-17´ |
Rear tire | 2.25´-17´ |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cam operated drum brake |
Diameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cam operated drumbrake |
Diameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Wheels | Spoked steel wheels |
Seat | Buddyseat 2 passengers |
Physical measures and capacities | |
Dry weight | 69.0 kg (152.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0696 HP/kg |
Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
Overall length | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
Overall width | 640 mm (25.2 inches) |
Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase | 1180 mm (46.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 3.30 litres (0.87 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity | 0.50 litres (0.13 US gallons) |
Oil capacity | 0.80 litres (0.85 US quarts) |
Other specifications | |
Color options | Red/white, grey/white, green/white |
Starter | Kick |
Instruments | Indicator-light and speedometer |
Electrical | 6V |
Light | 6-V-25/25 W |
Carrying capacity | Andijk |
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