The Honda C50 Super Cub was a popular motorcycle produced from 1966 to 1980. It had a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC engine with a capacity of 49.5cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The exhaust was one-into-one and the ignition was magneto. It could reach a max power of 3.6 kW at 10000 rpm and had a wet, semi-automatic clutch with a 3-speed transmission and a belt final drive. The frame was made of pressed steel underbone with a leading link front suspension and swing arm rear suspension. The front and rear brakes were expanding drum 110mm brakes and the wheels were steel with laced wire spokes. The dimensions were 1800 mm x 640 mm x 1180 mm with a dry weight of 69 kg and a fuel capacity of 3.0 liters. Overall, the Honda C50 Super Cub was a lightweight and easy-to-ride motorcycle that was popular for its reliability and fuel efficiency.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda C50 Super Cub
| Year | 1966 – 80 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC |
| Capacity | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 37 x 41.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Exhaust | One-into one |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 3.6 kW / 4.8 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, semi-automatic |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Pressed steel underbone |
| Front Suspension | Leading link |
| Front Wheel Travel | 56 mm / 2.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 61 mm / 2.4 in |
| Front Brakes | Expanding drum, 110 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding drum, 110 mm |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Wheel | 2.25 x 17 in |
| Rear Wheel | 2.50 x 17 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 1800 mm / 70.7 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 69 kg / 152 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.0 L / 0.79 US gal |
