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 NC50'77 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 NC50'78 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 NC50'79 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 NC50'80 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 NC50'81 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 NC50'82 (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 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