The Honda C50 motorcycle dimensions for 1972 is length 70.9 in (1,800 mm), width 25.2 in (640 mm), height 29.9 in (760 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Honda C50 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 12.4 sq ft (1.15 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 70.9 in (1,800 mm) | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 11.4 in below median |
| Width | 25.2 in (640 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 58.6 in (1,488 mm) | 12.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
Honda C50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 70.9 in (1,800 mm) | 25.2 in (640 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Honda C50 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda C50 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Does the Honda C50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.5 in (1,180 mm), giving the Honda C50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 12.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda C50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is moderate by general motorcycle standards.
Is the Honda C50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 70.9 in (1,800 mm), making the Honda C50 very compact for its category. 11.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 12.4 sq ft (1.15 m²).
What do the Honda C50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 25.2 in (640 mm) and representative height is 29.9 in (760 mm). The width is very narrow for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda C50?
The main listed figures are overall length 70.9 in (1,800 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.