General moped information |
Model
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Honda C50 |
Year
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1972 |
Category
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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
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Engine details
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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
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75.0 km/h (46.6 mph) |
Max RPM
|
12000 |
Compression
|
8.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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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
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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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