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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda NC50 | |||
|photo= 1977_honda_Nc50.jpg | |||
|aka = Express | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 77-83 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Scooter | |||
|engine = 50cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed =45 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|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 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|final_drive= Belt | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} '77 , '78-79 , '80-81 , '83 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
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|width = | |||
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|dry_weight = | |||
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|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
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|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
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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== | ==1977== | ||
[[Image:1977_honda_Nc50.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]][[Image:1977_honda_Nc50_1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Honda NC50]] | [[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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* It had a solid black solo seat. | * It had a solid black solo seat. | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring. | * The starting system used a wind-up spring. | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points. | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]. | ||
* It also had a manual choke. | * It also had a manual choke. | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder. | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder. | ||
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* Transmission: one speed. | * Transmission: one speed. | ||
* Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | * Serial number began: NC50-1139281. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1978== | ==1978== | ||
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* Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange. | * Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pal Green, and Mars Orange. | ||
* It had a two-tone | * It had a two-tone tan and white solo seat. | ||
* The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS" | * The downtube featured a logo change with the name "EXPRESS" | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring. | * The starting system used a wind-up spring. | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points. | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]]. | ||
* It also had a manual choke. | * It also had a manual choke. | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* Transmission: only one speed | * Transmission: only one speed | ||
* Serial number began NC50-2000013. | * Serial number began NC50-2000013. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1979== | ==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]] | [[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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* The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | * The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring | * The starting system used a wind-up spring | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]] | ||
* It also had a manual choke | * It also had a manual choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* Transmission: only one speed | * Transmission: only one speed | ||
* Serial number began: NC50-2100001. | * Serial number began: NC50-2100001. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1980== | ==1980== | ||
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* This year the Shiny Orange color was dropped | * This year the Shiny Orange color was dropped | ||
* Available | * Available three colors: Parakeet Yellow, Pale Green, and Angel Blue | ||
* It had a two-tone black and white solo seat | * It had a two-tone black and white solo seat | ||
* The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | * The downtube featured a logo change again with the name "EXPRESS" | ||
* New this year were turn signals | * New this year were turn signals | ||
* The starting system used a wind-up spring | * The starting system used a wind-up spring | ||
* The ignition was controlled by breaker points | * The ignition was controlled by [[breaker points]] | ||
* It also had a manual choke | * It also had a manual choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* Transmission: only one speed | * Transmission: only one speed | ||
* Serial number began: NC50-2200005. | * Serial number began: NC50-2200005. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
==1981== | ==1981== | ||
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* It still had turn signals | * It still had turn signals | ||
* The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter | * The wind-up spring starting system was replaced with a direct kick starter | ||
* The breaker points ignition was replaced by a CD ignition | * The [[breaker points]] ignition was replaced by a CD ignition | ||
* The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke | * The manual choke was replaced by an automatic choke | ||
* Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder | ||
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* Transmission: only one speed | * Transmission: only one speed | ||
* Serial number began: JH2AB0807BS400008. | * Serial number began: JH2AB0807BS400008. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BP4HS|BP4HS]] | |||
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | |||
==1982== | ==1982== | ||
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* Iowa serial number began: JH2AB1018CS000017 | * Iowa serial number began: JH2AB1018CS000017 | ||
* 49-state United States models began: JH2AB1006CS000007. | * 49-state United States models began: JH2AB1006CS000007. | ||
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK BPR4HS|BPR4HS]] | |||
==1983== | ==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]] | [[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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* Iowa serial number began: JH2AB101XDS101142 | * Iowa serial number began: JH2AB101XDS101142 | ||
* 49-state United States models began: JH2AB100XDS100001 | * 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== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} |
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