1972 Honda C50

Honda C50 1972


1972 Honda C50 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General moped information
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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