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