Honda Ape50: history, specs, pictures
| Honda Ape50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Ape50 Type D, Ape 50 Type D, Ape 50 |
| Production | 2002 - 2016 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 42.0mm x 35.6mm |
| Horsepower | 3.49 HP (2.6 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. pgm-fi |
| Ignition | full transistor type battery ignition |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 120/80-12 |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46.65 inches (1185 mm) |
| Length | 67.68 inches (1719 mm) |
| Width | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Height | 45.47 inches (1155 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.15 inches (715 mm) |
| Weight | 182.98 pounds (83.0 Kg) (dry), 84.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.45 Gallon (5.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 1.08 liters/100 km (92.6 km/l or 217.80 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Ape50 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Honda between 2002 and 2016. Max torque was 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 3.49 HP (2.6 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 42.0mm bore x 35.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/80-12 front tire and a 120/80-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm. The Ape50 was fitted with a 1.45 Gallon (5.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 182.98 pounds (83.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 46.65 inches (1185 mm) long.