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
The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 93% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Honda models.
About 91% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Honda models.
About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 19th percentile across Honda models.
About 59% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,710
2,078
18% below average.
770
827
7% below average.
970
1,161
16% below average.
1,185
1,431
17% below average.
715
780
8% below average.
165
184
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
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 |
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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) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0493 hp/kg |
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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.