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

The Honda MT 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine.

Key specifications

1979Year released
49 ccDisplacement
5.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
6.8 LFuel tank

How the Honda MT 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.

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.

Fuel capacity6.8 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 50% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 16th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement3rd

49 cc — larger displacement than about 3% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity16th

6.8 L — larger than about 16% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 49 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Chain (final drive) • 2.50-19 front / 3-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-19
Rear tire size 3-16
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 1979

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Torque 5.4 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 39.0 x 41.1 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Compression ratio 7.6:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin 13mm PF05B
Ignition CDI
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Hydraulic fork 27mm
Rear suspension Dual dampers preload adjustable

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 2.50-19
Rear tire 3-16

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.80 L (1.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red, black, white

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.