Sunday, 25 May 2025

May 28, 1982, Press Release, Honda MCX50, a new American custom bike with a unique style, goes on sale

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will release the Honda MCX50, a new American-style custom bike with innovative styling and a full range of equipment, on June 1st.






The MCX50 is equipped with a newly designed air-cooled 2-stroke 49cc, 7.0 horsepower engine. It is designed to be easy to use from low to high speeds, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed and comfortable ride in city streets and on tours.

The overall design, with its sharply angled covered handlebars and metallic streamlines from under the tank to the tail that tighten the side view, combined with the subtle curves of the rear cowl, further emphasizes the innovative new American style.

The front is equipped with a hydraulic disc brake (front wheel) that provides excellent braking performance. In addition, it is fully equipped with original design cast wheels, a large 35w/35w square type headlight, a simple and highly visible speed and tachometer, a push-type fuel cap with an automatic locking device, and other features.

This brings the total number of Honda 50cc sports cars to five, including the MCX50, making it a comprehensive series that can meet the needs of a wide range of customers.

The sales plan is

The planned production volume is 20,000 units per year.

Standard cash price is

169,000 yen (Prices in Hokkaido and Okinawa are 3,000 yen higher, and some remote islands are excluded.)

Main Features

Equipped with a newly designed air-cooled, 2-stroke, 49cc, 7 horsepower engine that offers improved tenacity at low and mid-speed ranges.

Adopting an original design cast wheel with a high-quality feel.

The indicator section is separated into square speedometer and tachometer with an easy-to-read layout.

Equipped with hydraulic disc brakes (front wheels) that provide excellent braking performance.

A variety of comprehensive equipment is included.

・Large 7.5L fuel tank.

・35w/35w large square type headlight.

・A compact 12 volt, 3 amp battery.

・Push-type fuel cap with automatic locking device (same type as VF750MAGNA).

・A powerful, thick rear tire designed specifically for the MCX50.

・Handle lock with integrated main switch.

・Oil indicator lamp, high beam indicator lamp.

・A regulator to prevent the battery from overcharging.

Main specifications

Model AC04

Total length (mm) 1.885

Overall width (mm) 0.720

Overall height (mm) 1.110

Wheelbase(mm) 1.220

Minimum ground clearance(mm) 0.155

Seat height(mm) 0.750

Vehicle weight (kg) 86

Dry weight (kg) 78

Passenger capacity (persons) 1

Fuel economy (km/L) 68.0 (30km/h constant speed test value)

Climbing ability (tanθ) 0.46 (approx. 25 degrees)

Minimum turning radius (m) 2.1

Engine type AC04E (air-cooled 2-cycle piston reed valve)

Displacement ( cm3 ) 49

Inner diameter x stroke (mm) 39.0×41.4

Compression Ratio 7.4

Maximum power output (PS/rpm) 7.0/8,000

Maximum torque (kg-m/rpm) 0.65/7,000

Starting method kick

Ignition method CDI

Lubrication Method Separate lubrication type

Lubricating oil capacity (L) 2.1

Fuel tank capacity(L) 7.5

Clutch type Wet type multi-plate coil spring

Transmission type Constant mesh type (5-stage return)

Gear ratio 1st speed, 3.083/2nd speed, 1.882/3rd speed, 1.400/4th speed, 1.130/5th speed, 0.960

Caster (degrees) 29°00′

Trail (mm) 110

Tire size (front) 70/90-19-40P/(back) 100/90-16-54P

Brake Type (Front) Hydraulic disc/(Rear) Mechanical leading/trailing

Suspension method (Front) Telescopic/(Rear) Swingarm

Frame Format Semi-double cradle

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