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 NC50'79 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