Honda MT50

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1997 Honda MT50
Manufacturer Honda
Also calledHonda MT5
Production1979–2000
Class Moped
Engine 49.6 cc (3.03 cu in), reed valve, two-stroke single
Bore / stroke 39 mm × 41.4 mm (1.54 in × 1.63 in)
Compression ratio 6.4:1
Power 2.55bhp @ 6,500 rpm [1]
Torque 2ft-lbs @ 6,000rpm [1]
Ignition type CDI
Transmission 5-speed manual, chain final drive
Frame type Steel spine
Brakes 110 mm (4.3 in) single leading shoe drum brakes front and rear
DimensionsL: 6.38 ft (1.94 m)
W: 2.38 ft (0.73 m)
H: 3.46 ft (1.05 m)
Weight78 kg (172 lb) [1]  (dry)
Fuel capacity6.8 L (1.5 imp gal; 1.8 US gal)
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The Honda MT50 is an off-road styled moped, common in Scandinavia and the Netherlands but also sold in other countries including the United Kingdom and United States, that is more commonly known as the Honda MT5. [2] Some countries had restricted versions designed to be ridden by learners. [3] Production for European markets was mainly carried out in Belgium, Spain, and Sweden. Its leading competitor was the Yamaha DT50MX. Production started 1979 and ended 2000.

It stopped being imported in 1983 to be replaced by the Honda MTX50 but was reintroduced in 1990 (1985 in the UK). [1] The reintroduced machine had a changed specification and underwent further regular updates in the next few years, meaning that not all parts were interchangeable. [1] Its sister was the MB50/MB5 which was the road-styled version of the bike.

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Footnotes
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Pearson, Chris (7 October 2011). "Honda MT5 Road Test". Classic Bike. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. "This 1982 Honda MB5 Is A Small Bike With A Big Personality". RideApart.com. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  3. Road vehicles. Engine test code. Net power, BSI British Standards, retrieved 2021-02-01
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