Honda NC50 Express

This is a 49cc Moped which was manufactured from 1977 until 1982, it featured an air cooled 2-stroke engine. The versions from 1977 until 1980 had a manual choke, point's ignition and a spring starter. Versions from 1980 onwards included a kick starter, CDI ignition and automatic choke as well as an improved compression ratio. All versions include an automatic one speed transmission with a centrifugal clutch, double suspension and forced lubrication (does not run on mix).

Honda NC-50 Restoration

Today many moped hobbyists have express'es because they are very reliable. They run numerous forums and websites on which you can find shop manuals and repair tricks. http://www.mopedarmy.com

1977

1977 Honda NC50

1977 Honda NC50

1977 Honda NC50'77 Express

• Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange.
• It had a solid black solo seat.
• The starting system used a wind-up spring.
• The ignition was controlled by breaker points.
• It also had a manual choke.
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder.
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection.
• Transmission: one speed.
• Serial number began: NC50-1139281.

1978

1978 Honda NC50

1978 Honda NC50'78 Express

• Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange.
• It had a two-tone black and white solo seat.
• The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
• The starting system used a wind-up spring.
• The ignition was controlled by breaker points.
• It also had a manual choke.
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection.
• Transmission: only one speed
• Serial number began NC50-2000013.

1979

1979 Honda NC50

1979 Honda NC50 in Orange

1979 Honda NC50 in Orange

1979 Honda NC50'79 Express

• Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Shiny Orange (which replaced the Mars Orange)
• It had a two-tone black and white solo seat
• The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS"
• The starting system used a wind-up spring
• The ignition was controlled by breaker points
• It also had a manual choke
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection
• Transmission: only one speed
• Serial number began: NC50-2100001.

1980

1980 Honda NC50

1980 Honda NC50'80 Express

• This year the Shiny Orange color was dropped
• Available two colors: Parakeet Yellow and Pal Green
• It had a two-tone black and white solo seat
• The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS"
• New this year were turn signals
• The starting system used a wind-up spring
• The ignition was controlled by breaker points
• It also had a manual choke
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection
• Transmission: only one speed
• Serial number began: NC50-2200005.

1981

1981 Honda NC50

1981 Honda NC50'81 Express

• Available colors: Monza Red; and Angel Blue
• It still had a two-tone black and white solo seat
• The downtube featured another logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
• It still had turn signals
• The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter
• The breaker points ignition was replaced by a CD ignition
• The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection
• Transmission: only one speed
• Serial number began: JH2AB0807BS400008.

1982

1982 Honda NC50

1982 Honda NC50'82 (NC50I'82 in Iowa) Express

• Available colors: Sober Blue Metallic and Special Silver Metallic
• The seat was a two-tone black and white solo seat, but it was much larger
• The front rack above the headlight was standard equipment
• The downtube featured another logo change with the name "EXPRESS"
• It still had turn signals
• Starter: direct kick starter
• Ignition: CD
• Choke: automatic
• Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder
• The engine was lubricated by oil injection
• Transmission: two speeds
• Iowa serial number began: JH2AB1018CS000017
• 49-state United States models began: JH2AB1006CS000007.

1983

1983 Honda NC50

1983 Honda Express

• Model ID: NC50'83 (NC50I'83 in Iowa)
• Available colors: Indigo Blue Metallic and Special Silver Metallic
• A red "HONDA" logo was added to the side covers
• The down-tube had an "EXPRESS" logo and stripes
• Engine: Economical, 49cc, two-stroke with automatic oil injection system
• Transmission: Two-speed automatic
• Starter: Easy-to-use kick starter
• Brakes: Front and rear brakes
• Electrical: Turn signals
• Wheelbase: 1057mm (41.6 in.)
• Seat height: 739mm (29.1 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 4.5 liter (1.2 gal.)
• Dry weight: 50 kg (110.3 lb)
• Iowa serial number began: JH2AB101XDS101142
• 49-state United States models began: JH2AB100XDS100001

External links

• Moped Rider's Association
• Honda NC50 NA50 Express Shop Manual 1977 - 1981
• Moped Army
• Expressly Moped's
• Expressly Moped's Forum