May 28, 1982
New American style custom bike
"Honda MCX 50" released in innovative style
New American style custom bike
"Honda MCX 50" released in innovative style
Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. will launch "New Honda MCX 50", a New American style
custom bike with innovative styling and rich equipment from June 1.
This MCX 50 engine is equipped with a newly designed air-cooled 2-cycle 49 cc, 7.0 hp engine. In order to enjoy comfortable driving with relaxation by urban driving and touring, it has been designed to be user-friendly from medium to low speed to high speed range.
The overall design is a novelty combined with a metallic streamline from the tank bottom to the tail that tightens the covered handle and side view constituted by sharp straight lines together with the rear cowl etc. composed of subtle curves and the like New American style more emphasis.
In addition, a hydraulic disc brake (front wheel) that demonstrates excellent braking performance is adopted at the front. In addition, the original design cast wheel, 35 w / 35 w large square headlights, simple and visibly speed & tachometer, push type fuel cap with automatic locking device are equipped with fulfilling equipment.
With this, Honda's 50cc sports bikes became five models including this MCX50, and it was a fulfilling series that can meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
The sales plan is scheduled to be 20,000 a year.
The standard cash price is 169,000 yen
(Hokkaido · Okinawa price is 3,000 yen higher, some remote islands are excluded).
◎ Main features
This MCX 50 engine is equipped with a newly designed air-cooled 2-cycle 49 cc, 7.0 hp engine. In order to enjoy comfortable driving with relaxation by urban driving and touring, it has been designed to be user-friendly from medium to low speed to high speed range.
The overall design is a novelty combined with a metallic streamline from the tank bottom to the tail that tightens the covered handle and side view constituted by sharp straight lines together with the rear cowl etc. composed of subtle curves and the like New American style more emphasis.
In addition, a hydraulic disc brake (front wheel) that demonstrates excellent braking performance is adopted at the front. In addition, the original design cast wheel, 35 w / 35 w large square headlights, simple and visibly speed & tachometer, push type fuel cap with automatic locking device are equipped with fulfilling equipment.
With this, Honda's 50cc sports bikes became five models including this MCX50, and it was a fulfilling series that can meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
The sales plan is scheduled to be 20,000 a year.
The standard cash price is 169,000 yen
(Hokkaido · Okinawa price is 3,000 yen higher, some remote islands are excluded).
◎ Main features
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A newly
designed air-cooled 2 cycle 49 cc 7 horsepower engine that further improved
tenacity in the medium and low speed range.
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Adoption
of casting wheel of original design with high texture.
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Adoption
of square speed & tachometer with easy-to-see layout separated by
indicator section.
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Adoption
of a hydraulic disc brake (front wheel) that demonstrates excellent braking
performance.
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Adopt a
number of fulfilling equipment.
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Major specifications
Model
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AC04
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Total
length (mm)
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1.885
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Full
width (mm)
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0.720
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Overall
height (mm)
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1.110
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Axle
distance (mm)
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1.220
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Minimum
ground clearance (mm)
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0.155
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Sheet
height (mm)
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0.750
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Vehicle
Weight (kg)
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86
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Dry
weight (kg)
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78
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Riding
capacity (person)
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1
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Fuel
economy (km / L)
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68.0 (30 km / h constant running test value)
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Hill
climbing ability (tan θ)
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0.46 (about 25 degrees)
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Minimum
turning radius (m)
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2.1
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Engine
model
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AC04E (air cooled 2 cycle · piston reed valve)
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Displacement
(cm 3 )
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49
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Inner
diameter x stroke (mm)
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39.0 × 41.4
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Compression
ratio
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7.4
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Maximum
power (PS / rpm)
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7.0 / 8,000
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Maximum
torque (kg - m / rpm)
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0.65 / 7,000
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Starting
method
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kick
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Ignition
method
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CDI
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Lubrication
method
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Separate lubrication type
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Lubricating
oil capacity (L)
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2.1
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Fuel
tank capacity (L)
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7.5
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Clutch
type
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Wet multi-disc coil spring
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Transmission
type
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Always meshing type (5 steps return)
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Gear
ratio
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1st gear · 3.083 / 2 speed · 1.882 / 3 speed ·
1.400 / 4 speed · 1.130 / 5 speed · 0.960
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Caster
(degree)
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29 ° 00 '
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Trail
(mm)
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110
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tire
size
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(Front) 70/90 - 19 - 40 P / (after) 100/90 - 16 -
54 P
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Brake
type
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(Front) hydraulic disc / (after) mechanical
reading trail ring
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Suspension
system
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(Front) telescopic / (rear) swing arm
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Frame
type
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Semi-double cradle
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SEE ALSO: MCX80
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