Honda MB 50 / MB 5 Bobcat (1979-88)

The Honda MB 50/MB 5 Bobcat was a popular motorcycle model manufactured between 1979 and 1988. It had a two-stroke, single cylinder, 49cc engine with reed valve induction and a 13mm Keihin carburetor. The ignition was CDI and starting was by kick. It had a maximum power output of 7hp at 9000rpm and a maximum torque of 5.4Nm at 6000rpm. It had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was made of steel and it had 27mm air adjustable hydraulic forks and dual dampers adjustable for preload in the rear suspension. The front brakes were a single disc and the rear brakes were drum. It had a seat height of 750mm and a dry weight of 79kg. The fuel capacity was 9 litres. The MB 50/MB 5 Bobcat was a small but powerful motorcycle that was well-regarded by many riders during its manufacturing period.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda MB 50 / MB 5 Bobcat

Year: 1979 – 88

Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction

Capacity: 49 cc / 2.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 39 x 41.4mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 7.6:1

Induction: 13mm Keihin PF05B carburetor

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 7 hp / 5.2 kW @ 9000rpm

Max Torque: 5.4 Nm / 4 lb-ft @ 6000rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel spine

Front Suspension: 27mm Air adjustable hydraulic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual dampers adjustable for preload

Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 2.50 x 18

Rear Tyre: 2.50 x 18

Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in

Dry Weight: 79 kg / 174 lbs

Wet Weight: 90 kg / 198 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal