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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda NC50 | |||
|photo= 1977_honda_Nc50.jpg | |||
|aka = Express | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
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|production = 77-83 | |||
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|class = Scooter | |||
|engine = 50cc | |||
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|compression = | |||
|top_speed =45 mph | |||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP4HS}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BPR4HS}} '83 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N2A-2C-3}} '77<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A}} '78-79<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-8}} '80-81 , '83 | |||
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|final_drive= Belt | |||
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|front_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
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}} | |||
The '''Honda NC50''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1977 to 1983. | |||
This is a 49cc Moped which was manufactured from 1977 until 1982, it featured an air cooled 2-stroke engine. | 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). | 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). | ||
==1977== | |||
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]] | |||
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50_1.jpg|300px|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]] | |||
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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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1978== | |||
[[Image:1978_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda NC50]] | |||
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1978 Honda NC50'78 Express | |||
* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange. | |||
* It had a two-tone tan 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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1979== | |||
[[Image:1979_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Honda-NC50-Orange-3790-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Honda-NC50-Orange-3790-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda NC50 in Orange]] | |||
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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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==Honda | ==1980== | ||
[[Image:1980_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda NC50]] | |||
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1980 Honda NC50'80 Express | |||
* This year the Shiny Orange color was dropped | |||
* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pale Green, and Angel Blue | |||
* 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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1981== | |||
[[Image:1981_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda NC50]] | |||
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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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | |||
==1982== | |||
[[Image:1982_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda NC50]] | |||
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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. | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BPR4HS|BPR4HS]] | |||
==1983== | |||
[[Image:1983_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Honda-NC50-Express-Blue-6977-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda NC50 Express in Blue]] | |||
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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 | |||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BPR4HS|BPR4HS]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://expresslymopeds.50megs.com/ Expressly Moped's] | *[http://expresslymopeds.50megs.com/ Expressly Moped's] | ||
*[http://www.network54.com/Forum/26489 Expressly Moped's Forum] | *[http://www.network54.com/Forum/26489 Expressly Moped's Forum] | ||
*[http://hondaexpress.blogspot.com Honda Express Blog] | |||
==References== | |||
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