Honda C50 Super Cub

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Honda C50 Super Cub
Manufacturer
Production 1966 - 2007
Class Scooter
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Bore / Stroke 38.1mm x 38.1mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed, semi-automatic

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: wet, semi-automatic
Suspension Front: leading link fork
Rear: monoshock
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 2.25 x 17
Rear Tire 2.75 x 17
Wheelbase 46.69 inches (1186 mm)
Length 69.88 inches (1775 mm)
Width 25.98 inches (660 mm)
Seat Height 27.8 inches (706 mm)
Weight 79.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda C50 Super Cub was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC scooter produced by Honda between 1966 and 2007. Max torque was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 38.1mm bore x 38.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-speed, semi-automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, semi-automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.25 x 17 front tire and a 2.75 x 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a leading link fork while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The wheelbase was 46.69 inches (1186 mm) long.

1966 - 1980 Honda C50 Super Cub[edit | edit source]

1966 - 1980 Honda C50 Super Cub 1966 - 1980 Honda C50 Super Cub

The Honda C50 Super Cub has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder lump paired to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission with a belt final drive, and can produce a claimed 5 horsepower at 10.000 rpm.

This classic scooter also had fittings such as large, laced wheels with optional whitewall tires that can be mounted on them, an one-piece, dual seat, mid-mounted foot pegs, a small, round headlight, a chromed exhaust system, an analogue instrumentation dial and a dual-tone paint scheme.


2007 Honda C50 Super Cub[edit | edit source]

2007 Honda C50 Super Cub 2007 Honda C50 Super Cub

The 2007 MY Honda C50 Super Cub is a retro-styled, entry-level scooter, that is sure to fit the taste for the more nostalgic among riders. It comes with fittings such as a chromed exhaust system, an option between a single seat and a rear luggage rack or a two-up seat, a small, round headlight, laced, 17" wheels, a drum braking system, and full-fenders.

In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder lump mated to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission with a belt final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 3 horsepower and 4 Nm of torque.