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 Fully restored 1975 Honda SS50ZK1-e (UK 4-speed) | |
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Honda SS50 |
| Class | Motorcycle |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), four stroke, air-cooled, OHC, single[1] |
| Transmission | 4-speed, later 5-speed, manual via chain[1] |
| Frame type | Pressed-steel |
| Suspension | Hydraulic, front and rear |
| Brakes | Drum, later front disc/rear drum |
| Wheelbase | 1.180 m (46.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1.840 m (72.4 in) H: 1.020 m (40.2 in) |
| Seat height | 0.750 m (29.5 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb)[citation needed] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L (1.5 imp gal; 1.8 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 0.7 L (0.15 imp gal; 0.18 US gal) |
The Honda SS50 is a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) motorcycle manufactured by the Honda Motor Company.
Predecessors were the OHV C110/C11/C114 and OHC S50. Produced from 1961 onwards, the Honda 50 Sport (type C110 and C111) variant of the Super Cub, laid out the basics of all future models: It had a pressed-steel frame, hydraulic front and rear forks, a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) OHV four-stroke engine. The cylinder was laid horizontally to optimise cooling. The final drive was chain running in an enclosed chain case. The S50 featured an all-new OHC alloy head engine.
The SS50 replaced these in the late 1960s, using a new T-shaped frame with separate rear mudguard, and telescopic front forks to replace the leading links.