1978 Honda C90 K3

Honda C90 K3 1978


1978 Honda C90 K3 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Motorcycle name Honda C90 K3
Year model 1978
Type Scooter
Rating 3.9  View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 89.0 ccm (5.43 cubic inches)
Type of engine Single cylinder, four-stroke
Effect 7.5 HP (5.5 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque 6.0 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph)
Maximum RPM 10000
Compression 8.2:1
Bore x stroke 50.0 x 45.6 mm (2.0 x 1.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin seiki
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition contact breaker points
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 3-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multi plate wet automatic
Fuel consumption 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Sinle stainless steel pipe
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Pressed steel monoque with engine part of loadbearing
Rake (fork angle) 27.0°
Trail 75 mm (3.0 inches)
Front suspension Hydraulically dampened leading link forks
Front wheel travel 75 mm (3.0 inches)
Rear suspension Hydraulically dampened with compression spring
Rear wheel travel 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tire 2.00-17
Rear tire 3.00-17
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Twin expanding shoe
Diameter 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Twin expanding shoe
Diameter 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 85.0 kg (187.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 91.6 kg (201.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.0882 HP/kg
Front percentage of weight 40.0
Rear percentage of weight 60.0
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 995 mm (39.2 inches)
Overall length 1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall width 640 mm (25.2 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1190 mm (46.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 5.50 litres (1.45 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 1.00 litres (0.26 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options BRIGHT RED. METALLIC SAVANNAH GREEN. METALLIC STRATO BLUE. METALLIC DARK GREY
Starter Kick
Comments During 1978 Honda was already legendary for their step thru scooter bikes. The performance they achieved through technical advancements from their small overhead camshaft motors was incredible. Similar models are still available today.
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