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

The Honda Ape 50 Type D motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, power of 3.6 hp (2.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 82 kg (180.8 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2015Model years
49 ccDisplacement
3.6 hpPower
3.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
82 kgWet weight
715 mmSeat height
5.5 LFuel tank
1,185 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20132015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201553.0 x 45 mm (2.1 x 1.8 inches)
Compression ratio
20159.4:1
Displacement
201599 cc (6.04 cu in)
Frame
2015Diamond
Front brakes
2015Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
2015Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear suspension
2015Swing arm (Pro-link)
Torque
20156.6 Nm (0.7 kgf-m or 4.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
201588 kg (194 lb)
Wheelbase
20151,190 mm (46.9 inches)
Ground clearance
2015140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width
2015770 mm (30.3 inches)
Seat
2015Two-person seat

How the Honda Ape 50 Type D 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 power3.6 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 93% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 1st 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.

Wet weight82 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 58% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 4th 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 length1,715 mm
This bike

1,715

Honda avg

2,078

17% below average.

Overall width780 mm
This bike

780

Honda avg

827

6% below average.

Overall height1,155 mm
This bike

1,155

Honda avg

1,161

Close to 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 clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Honda avg

184

16% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 49 cc • Air cooled • 3.6 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,185 mmSeat 715 mmClearance 155 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/80-12 front / 120/80-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-12
Rear tire size 120/80-12
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
Estimated theoretical fuel range 369 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.044 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 43.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 73.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Power 3.6 hp (2.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 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 Injection. PGM-FI
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition Full transistor type battery ignition
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Diamond, steel
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swing arm
Rake 28.3°
Trail 89 mm (3.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tire 120/80-12
Rear tire 120/80-12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 82 kg (180.8 lb)
Seat height 715 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall length 1,715 mm (67.5 inches)
Overall width 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall height 1,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,185 mm (46.7 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.50 L (1.45 US gal)
Fuel consumption 1.49 L/100 km (67.1 km/l or 157.87 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 34.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Silver, blue, black, white, grey
Seat Single seat
Comments Sold in some Asian countries. Model id: JBH-AC18.

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.