Global InformationHonda SH50 information
 Honda SH50-H 1989 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
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| Also called | Scoopy City Express |
| Production | 1984–1996 |
| Assembly | Barcelona, Spain |
| Class | Moped |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, two stroke, single |
| Bore / stroke | 40.0 mm × 39.3 mm (1.57 in × 1.55 in)[1] |
| Compression ratio | 7:1 |
| Top speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Power | 3.1 hp (2 kW; 3 PS) @ 5,500 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 3.1 lb–f @ 3,500 rpm[1] |
| Ignition type | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition; electric and kick start |
| Transmission | Centrifugal clutch/variable ratio belt drive[2] (Honda V-Matic transmission) |
| Frame type | Tubular front section; pressed steel main section |
| Suspension | Telescopic coil sprung front, Twin hydraulic shock absorber rear[3] |
| Brakes | Drum front and rear |
| Tyres | 1.50-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1.218 m (48.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1.815 m (71.5 in) W: .692 m (27.2 in) H: 1.048 m (41.3 in) |
| Seat height | .75 m (30 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb)[4] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.50 L (0.99 imp gal; 1.19 US gal) |
The Honda SH50 is a 49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, two stroke, single cylinder, scooter style, restricted moped manufactured by the Honda Motor Company between 1984 and 2006, with substantial revisions for the 1996 model year. It was equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission, (Honda V-Matic transmission) together with both electric and kick start, automatic choke[4] and capacitor discharge electronic ignition.[5] Brakes were drum front and rear, (disc front on later models) operated pedal-cycle style by two handlebar levers. The early models had some resemblance to Honda's C50/70/90 Super Cub range with a similar shape, dual seat and rear carrier, but with a scooter type floor, unlike the P series of mopeds such as the Honda PC50 or the Honda Express N series, which had cycle style construction. The SH50 was also known as the City Express and in some markets, as the Scoopy. All models had cycle type wheels as against the smaller wheels of later 50cc scooter style mopeds. The battery, fuel tank and two-stroke-oil reservoir were contained under the seat. Electrics were 12 volt and a handlebar mounted binnacle, which effectively formed part of the front bodywork, contained basic instrumentation and warning lights.
- ^ a b c Churchill, Jeremy. Honda SH50 City Express: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 29. ISBN 1850105979.
- ^ Churchill, Jeremy. Honda SH50 City Express: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 31. ISBN 1850105979.
- ^ Churchill, Jeremy. Honda SH50 City Express: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 78. ISBN 1850105979.
- ^ a b Churchill, Jeremy. Honda SH50 City Express: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 5. ISBN 1850105979.
- ^ Churchill, Jeremy. Honda SH50 City Express: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 73. ISBN 1850105979.