The Honda C50 motorcycle specifications include a 49.5 cc (3.02 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 69 kg (152.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda C50 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 91% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 76% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 1st percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Honda models.
760 mm — taller than about 38% of Honda models.
3.3 L — larger than about 1% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,800
2,078
13% below average.
640
827
23% below average.
760
1,161
35% below average.
1,180
1,431
18% below average.
760
780
Close to average.
130
184
29% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.25´-17´ |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 2.25´-17´ |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.80 L (0.85 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 165 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.94:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.5 cc (3.02 cu in) |
| Torque | 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,200 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin downdraft 12.5 mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Points ignition |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 0.80 L (0.85 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Centrifugal wet multiplate clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pressed steel underbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 56 mm (2.2 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 61 mm (2.4 inches) |
| Trail | 71 mm (2.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cam operated drum brake |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cam operated drumbrake |
| Front tire | 2.25´-17´ |
| Rear tire | 2.25´-17´ |
| Wheels | Spoked steel wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 69 kg (152.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,800 mm (70.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 640 mm (25.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,180 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Andijk |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 3.30 L (0.87 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 0.50 L (0.13 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 2.00 L/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 46.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 75.0 km/h (46.6 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0696 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 6V |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Indicator-light and speedometer |
| Lights | 6-V-25/25 W |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red/white, grey/white, green/white |
|---|---|
| Seat | Buddyseat 2 passengers |
| Exhaust system | Single exhaust sigar style muffler |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.