| General moped information |
|---|
| Model: | Honda C50 |
| Year: | 1972 |
| Category: | Classic |
| Rating: | Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating. |
| 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,
final drive: | Chain |
| 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 tyre: | 2.25´-17´ |
| Rear tyre: | 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 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 0.50 litres (0.13 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 0.80 litres (0.05 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 |
| Further information |
|---|
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Finance options | Compare US motorcycle loan quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Parts finder |
Chaparral provides online schematics & OEM parts for the US. Revzilla offers up to 50% off motorcycle accessories. Ships to most countries. CMSNL
ships low cost OEM motorcycle parts to
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro,
The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, The United States and more. Also check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info. |
| Ask questions | Join the 72 Honda C50 discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
|
|
