Honda Ape 50 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Ape 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, power of 3.7 hp (2.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 75 kg (165.3 lb).

Key specifications

2002, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016Model years
49 ccDisplacement
3.7 hpPower
3.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
75 kgDry weight
715 mmSeat height
5.5 LFuel tank
1,185 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200220062011201320152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
200642.0 x 35 mm (1.7 x 1.4 inches)
201140.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Front brakes
20112016Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire
20112016120/80-12
Fuel system
2011Injection
20132015Injection. PGM-FI
Power
201120133.6 hp (2.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
20163.6 hp (2.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20112016Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tire
20112016120/80-12
Torque
20063.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
201120163.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Wheelbase
20061,710 mm (67.3 inches)
Ground clearance
2006130 mm (5.1 inches)
20112016155 mm (6.1 inches)
Overall height
200620161,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Overall length
201120161,719 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall width
20112016780 mm (30.7 inches)
Seat height
2006755 mm (29.7 inches)

How the Honda Ape 50 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.

Engine power3.7 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 93% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Honda models.

Displacement49 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 91% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height715 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 19th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity5.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 59% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,710 mm
This bike

1,710

Honda avg

2,078

18% below average.

Overall width770 mm
This bike

770

Honda avg

827

7% below average.

Overall height970 mm
This bike

970

Honda avg

1,161

16% below average.

Wheelbase1,185 mm
This bike

1,185

Honda avg

1,431

17% below average.

Seat height715 mm
This bike

715

Honda avg

780

8% below average.

Ground clearance165 mm
This bike

165

Honda avg

184

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 49 cc • Air cooled • 3.7 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,185 mmSeat 715 mmClearance 165 mm
5-speed • 120/80-12 54J front / 120/80-12 54J rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-12 54J
Rear tire size 120/80-12 54J
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 12 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.049 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 49.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 75.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Power 3.7 hp (2.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 42.0 x 35.6 mm (1.7 x 1.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 120/80-12 54J
Rear tire 120/80-12 54J

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 75 kg (165.3 lb)
Seat height 715 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall length 1,710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall height 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,185 mm (46.7 inches)
Ground clearance 165 mm (6.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.50 L (1.45 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.0493 hp/kg

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.