| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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