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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda NC50 | |name = Honda NC50 | ||
| | |photo= 1977_honda_Nc50.jpg | ||
|aka = Express | |aka = Express | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 77-83 | |production = 77-83 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Scooter | ||
|engine = 50cc | |engine = 50cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed =45 mph | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
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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. | 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== | ==1977== | ||
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* Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | * Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | * Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | ||
==1978== | ==1978== |
Revision as of 20:14, 4 November 2020
Honda NC50 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Express |
Production | 77-83 |
Class | Scooter |
Engine | 50cc |
Top Speed | 45 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK BP4HS '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 NGK BPR4HS '83 |
Battery | YUASA 6N2A-2C-3 '77 YUASA 6N2-2A '78-79 YUASA 6N4-2A-8 '80-81 , '83 |
Final Drive | Belt |
Front Tire | '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 |
Rear Tire | '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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. 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
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 BP4HS
1978
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 BP4HS
1979
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 BP4HS
1980
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 BP4HS
1981
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 BP4HS
1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure
1982
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 BPR4HS
1983
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 BPR4HS
External links
- Moped Rider's Association
- Honda NC50 NA50 Express Shop Manual 1977 - 1981
- Moped Army
- Expressly Moped's
- Expressly Moped's Forum
- Honda Express Blog
References