Engineering:Honda SFX50

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Honda SFX50
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1999 Honda SFX50 Moped
ManufacturerHonda Motor Company
Production1995–2004
ClassMoped
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in) air-cooled, two-stroke, single
Bore / stroke39 mm × 41.4 mm (1.54 in × 1.63 in)
Top speed50 km/h (31 mph)
Ignition typeCapacitor discharge electronic ignition, electric and kick start
TransmissionContinuously variable transmission, belt final drive,
(Honda V-matic transmission)
SuspensionTelescopic front; swingarm with single shock absorber rear[1]
BrakesSingle disc front, drum rear
Tires90/90 x 10 front and rear[1]
Wheelbase1.215 m (47.8 in)
DimensionsL: 1.723 m (67.8 in)
W: .636 m (25.0 in)
H: 1.064 m (41.9 in)
Seat height.755 m (29.7 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)[1] (dry)
Fuel capacity6 L (1.3 imp gal; 1.6 US gal)[1]

The Honda SFX50 is a 49 cc (3.0 cu in), two stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder, scooter-style moped manufactured between 1995 and 2004 by the Honda Motor Company. It complied with the United Kingdom licence restrictions of the time and was equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission (Honda V-Matic Transmission) and capacitor discharge electronic ignition.

The front disc, and rear drum brakes, were operated pedal-cycle style by handle-bar levers and the machine also had oil pump reservoir lubrication, thus avoiding the need to pre-mix two-stroke engine oil. Electrics were 12 volt and it had both electric and primary-kick start and an automatic choke.

Other aspects included a dual seat, with locking under-seat storage, a storage pocket on the inside of the front fairing and a centre stand. A handlebar mounted binnacle forming part of the front upper bodywork contained basic instrumentation.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mather, Phil (2004). Twist and Go (automatic transmission) Scooters 50 to 250 cc: Service and Repair Manual. Haynes. p. Data 14. ISBN 1844250822.