50cc motorcycles and their key features

50cc motorcycles

The modern world forces people to live in a constant race. The rush and desire to be on time everywhere leads to the fact that a person begins to select a vehicle that suits his needs. You need to adapt to public transport, wait for a bus or tram, and deal with constant crowds that do not add comfort to everyday travel.

Maintaining a car requires significant funds, and constantly rising gasoline prices can discourage anyone from buying one. And constant traffic jams and congestion significantly complicate the operation of a car in the city.

A motorcycle can be considered the best option for urban transport, but powerful models also cost a lot of money and, moreover, are not so well suited for large cities. A budget and economical option are motorcycles with a volume of up to 50 cubic centimeters.

50cc motorcycles and their features

Author of the article: Moto Moto
The modern world forces people to live in a constant race. The rush and desire to be on time everywhere leads to the fact that a person begins to select a vehicle that suits his needs. You need to adapt to public transport, wait for a bus or tram, and deal with constant crowds that do not add comfort to everyday travel.

Advantages of small-capacity technology

Small-capacity motorcycles are very popular among motorcyclists and the reason for this demand is several factors:

Ease of management. Low-power motorcycles are very easy to control, all controls are concentrated on the steering wheel, and to start the engine you just need to press the start button. Transmissions on such vehicles are often CVT, which makes driving in city traffic comfortable. Even a novice can handle operating small-capacity equipment.
Maneuverability. Light weight and modest dimensions make it easy to maneuver in city traffic, and, if necessary, move between rows.
Convenient parking. It is much easier to find a parking space for a motorcycle than for a car.
Price. Small-capacity motorcycles have a low price and are affordable for almost anyone.

Features of owning a motorcycle with an engine capacity of up to 50 cc.

The first thing you need to clarify is that state registration is not required for motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 50 cc. According to the rules of the Russian Federation, it is enough to have a license of category M or B1. Moreover, you do not need to undergo a technical inspection and insure the vehicle. But the main advantages are the low price of new models, this is a good reason for purchasing.

The fuel consumption of such equipment is also not high; on average, regardless of the manufacturer, a motorcycle will spend from 2 to 3 liters per 100 kilometers. Most models are capable of accelerating to 60 km/h, but there are heavier versions with a top speed of 90 km/h. This speed is achieved thanks to the increased size of the wheels and a forced engine.

Advantages of small-capacity technology

Small-capacity motorcycles are very popular among motorcyclists and the reason for this demand is several factors:

Ease of management. Low-power motorcycles are very easy to control, all controls are concentrated on the steering wheel, and to start the engine you just need to press the start button. Transmissions on such vehicles are often CVT, which makes driving in city traffic comfortable. Even a novice can handle operating small-capacity equipment.
Maneuverability. Light weight and modest dimensions make it easy to maneuver in city traffic, and, if necessary, move between rows.
Convenient parking. It is much easier to find a parking space for a motorcycle than for a car.
Price. Small-capacity motorcycles have a low price and are affordable for almost anyone.

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Honda's new Super Cub 50 is a legend in a new look

The world's best-selling moped has received a new look and a number of innovations that offer an even more economical ride and an even more reliable engine. The updates also affected the frame. Engineers lengthened it, giving the frame even greater rigidity. The already “indestructible” unit has become even more “iron”, practice will show this, but for now let’s move on to theory. The theory also speaks of a new gas tank, which now holds as much as 4.3 liters, this is compared to the old tank (3.4 liters), although not big, but a plus that was so lacking before. Definitely, the moped was initially very economical, but the 3.4-liter tank seemed ridiculous, may Honda engineers forgive me.

Priced at $2,370, the new Super Cub 50 is clearly well positioned in the market, but it still hits the wallet and is outpriced by larger competitors. Let's take for example the Yamaha YBR 125 motorcycle, which costs less than a cab, which is faster and more powerful than a cab, which is larger (and hence more practical) than a cab. But these devices have different markets, different buyers and different histories. The legend remains so forever, the Honda Super Cup 50 moped has always had and will have millions of fans who are ready to easily pay an even larger sum for the genius and simplicity of engineering, for the bizarre and at the same time original design, from which dozens of others drew inspiration companies.

Now about the technical specifications. The cab is still a single-seater. Its weight is 95 kg. Fuel consumption is 1 liter of gasoline per 110 kilometers. And now the most important thing is that a full tank in the new Honda Super Cub 50 is enough for 500! kilometers. Simply put, you can forget about refueling altogether for a while. An amazing indicator, an amazing moped (if you can call it that, it’s more like a scooter), which will be popular for many decades to come.

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Will we love “octams”? We choose motorcycles up to 125 cm³

Subcategory of rights A1, which includes motorcycles with a displacement of up to 125 cm³ and a power of up to 11 kW (14.9 hp), is a resolved issue for Russia. So, we have reached the level of civilized countries, but should we be happy or sad about this? Previously, the “one hundred and twenty-five” niche was not particularly popular in our country and there was little technology. What awaits the market in 2012?

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All motorcycles imported into Russia can be roughly divided into two categories: . However, this division is very arbitrary: even well-known models are “yellowish,” if not entirely made in China, Taiwan, or even Turkey, Indonesia and Vietnam. It is significant that famous brands usually have one or two “125” class models in their lineup. After all, this equipment is, as a rule, a training desk, which cannot be bypassed by law. And there will always be a demand for it, until the craving for motorcycling fades or the last drop of gasoline is burned. Only companies with image bikes (such as Harley, Victory or Ducati) do not condescend to unpretentious “sufferers”. But there are progress here too, an example of this is KTM (we’ll talk about it separately).

IT'S NOW CHEAPER

The “under 50” group (we are talking about thousands of rubles) is opened by two twins: Lifan LF125–5 and Patron Simpler 125, clones of the Honda CG125 model of 1976. Their appearance is archaic. A very common engine in China with a characteristic lower camshaft (OHV design) is installed in an open steel frame. This shaft has only one cam, which, through two pairs of rocker arms and a rod, controls two valves in the head. The engine turned out to be compact, lightweight, reliable, there are no problems with spare parts or repairs. And the devices themselves are extremely simple: drum brakes, primitive spring suspensions, passenger footrests are attached to a pendulum made of a thin round pipe, which does not pretend to be rigid. Fans of the style of the late 1970s, and indeed old hardware in general, will appreciate the shape of the tank, stylish markings, 18-inch spoked wheels, fenders and seat base made of natural steel. There is a lot of chrome, a strong trunk, a tachometer and an electric starter. On the training “figure”, the motorcycles are simply super: light as a bicycle, the angle of rotation allows you to pass the figures with a margin, and neutral is easily caught. Brakes on the training ground are not particularly needed, it is even valuable when they are weak, so as not to accidentally block the wheel and trip. But on the road you feel uncomfortable with these, especially in the city.

A little further from the border of primitivism is the Patron Aero 125F. It is equipped with the same “tsegesh” four-stroke “air vent”, but with glimpses of modern design. There are cast five-spoke wheels, more advanced suspensions and a sporty-looking muffler a la Akrapovich. The view is no worse than that of its Yamaha classmate (we’ll get to that later), but the price of the Aero is almost half as much.

Not far from this technology are the Minskis, of which there is a whole range on our market. Actually, the “125” cubic capacity has become the crowning glory for Belarusian cars since 1951, when they began producing a copy of the German DKW RT125. The descendant with a two-stroke engine is today called Minsk M125. The motorcycle does not have a separate lubrication system and an electric starter (there is no battery either), with a four-speed gearbox. Spoke 18-inch wheels - with drum brakes (there may be a disc at the front, but you need to look for such equipment), a durable closed-type frame is used, a sealed chain casing, suspension - with “hydraulics”. Minsk M125X with the self-explanatory name “Forester” is equipped with a durable three-sided trunk, headlight protection combined with a small trunk and an “upper” plastic wing.

But the Minsk C4 125 with a 4T engine is priced out of our group, but it is logical to consider it along with the others. After all, in fact, it eliminates all the shortcomings of simple Minsks: it has an electric starter, a front disc drive and a five-speed transmission. True, I had to sacrifice the chain casing. Although Minsk is cast on the cover of the unit, it is produced by the famous Chinese company Zongshen. This is not a clone of a Honda engine, but a Yamaha one, in which the camshaft is located in the head (ONS diagram). This classic-looking device is very good for both beginners and rural residents, many of whom still have Soviet two-stroke bikes from Minsk in service.

PRETEND TO BE A MOPED?

Although devices in the guise of a classic scooter are popular in Europe and are even updated by such giants as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, they are not brought to us - they are not prestigious and expensive. And most importantly, the small demand is fully satisfied by the Chinese motorcycle industry: cheap and cheerful. Although you rarely see the “125” cubic capacity, these are usually engines of 90–110 cm³. Examples on our market are Irbis Irokez 125, Patron Ringer 110. Like all scooters, they are attracted by improved protection from wind and water, plus a semi-automatic transmission. That is, you still need to change gears, but you don’t have to think about the clutch and the possibility of stalling. What is especially valuable is that you can pass the traffic police exam on a scooter. In addition, these devices are extremely light, and large 17-inch wheels and a sufficient turning angle facilitate the passage of the “figurine”. And in city traffic you feel like a fish in water (the author knows this firsthand - he himself has covered 20 thousand km, mostly in the metropolis).

The 125 cc Orion 125/B motorcycle fits very well into a moped. It has small dimensions, thin wheels and an archaic appearance; traffic cops don’t even look in the direction of such “self-running bicycles”. However, the motorcycle features are obvious - the layout (tank between the knees) and the “manual” clutch of the “Kab” engine. A plus in relation to scooters is a fairly capacious tank (8.5 liters compared to 3.5 liters), and that’s probably all. There are no suspensions, the brakes are weak, the electrics are assembled somehow. The only good thing is the price, provided that the buyer’s hands grow from where they need to be...

The Sachs MadAss 125 is a completely different matter - a “Chinese” under a glorious German brand, it is not the first year on our market. The ascetic “naked” appearance and original design justify the name “Raging Ass”. The device, weighing only 95 kg, is designed for two, although without any special amenities. There is no smell of archaic or classic here - MadAss is equipped with “tenacious” disc brakes on both three-spoke wheels and two powerful lens headlights. In addition to its exterior, the motorcycle differs from scooters in its “manual” clutch and 16-inch wheels; in the cooling system there is an oil radiator. In city traffic it is nimble and agile, but for long journeys you will need a really mad ass...

The Celestial company with the star brand Sky Team is known for clones of Honda “Cab” “babies” such as Monkey, Dax and Gorilla. They are offered in the form of both “fifty dollars” and almost indistinguishable in appearance, but with the cubic capacity of motorcycles. These are Skymax (ST125–6A) and Gorilla (ST125–8A). Their advantages are high similarity to the original and compactness. However, the appearance of the bestsellers of past years in Europe does not awaken any feelings in the Russian buyer. And the compactness is good for storage and transportation (these models even enter the elevator with a whistle), but on the road there is a big drawback: a person on such a motorcycle is not visible in traffic. Therefore, I will not recommend that adults (and even more so teenagers) ride them around the city - it’s simply dangerous.

New this year is the KYMCO K-Pipe 125. The device has a motorcycle layout, however, like scooters, there is no “manual” clutch. Beginners will like the light weight and inability to stall, as well as the cool appearance. The production of K-Pipe is scheduled to begin in Kuoshung (where KIMCO's head plant is located) in March 2012, and it is expected to go on sale in mid-summer.

TIMELESS CLASSICS

The Taiwanese SYM XS 125 is, in fact, a variation on the theme of Yamaha’s “Yubi-era”, only not what is offered in Russia, but the European one (more on that a little later). The frame is connected through the power unit, but the latter is not a clone of the mentioned Honda CG series, but almost identical to Yamaha. The device is so canonical that there is nothing special to write about: disc-drum brakes, 18-inch wheels, five gears. Convenient for beginners, practical, with an ageless appearance. And at the same time with a completely humane price.

The Yamaha YBR125, perhaps the most popular in Russia among beginners, owes its success primarily to the brand. There is no shame in riding a motorcycle with an emblem in the form of three tuning forks. And few people care (and most don’t even know) that cars from Turkey are imported into Russia, in which the fuel injection declared on European websites is replaced by a carburetor, and the classic round headlight is rectangular with a shield of an incomprehensible shape. The price, compared to the almost identical SIM, seems overpriced. However, this does not detract from its riding qualities, and the motorcycle has deservedly become a training desk in most motorcycle schools.

Although the Chinese motorcycle industry is young, it seems that it is already ripe for the release of stylizations of the classics. Here, for example, is a new product for 2012 on our market - the BM Maxmen 125 model from the Kaliningrad Baltmotors, assembled at the large Chinese company Qingqi. The style of the motorcycle clearly gravitates towards the scramblers of the late 1960s; usually such nostalgic tricks are allowed by the masters of motorcycle construction, and then only in limited editions. And here you have style and an affordable price. And Chinci is not a bad company, it’s not for nothing that Peugeot is “friends” with it. They say that at one time the director there was sentenced to death for poor quality, after which things got better...

HOW BIG

The German-Chinese Sachs Roadster 125 is practically indistinguishable from the “bi-em” described above, and there are suspicions that they are birds of a feather. If there was a “Find Five Differences” competition, I would name the color of the engine, the lack of a lower fairing on the Saxon, the color of the plastic “flashing lights” - and that’s it. No, there’s also the price: the Russian “Chinese” one is significantly lower than the German one.

Small-capacity KYMCO Quannon EU3 - with sportbike features. Its 125 cc air-oil-cooled engine received a fuel injection system, which allowed it to comply with Euro-3 environmental requirements. The rear suspension has a monoshock absorber and 17-inch cast wheels. By the way, the Chinese meticulously tore up this model, and they installed more “cubic” engines of 150 and 200 cm³ (Sagitta Spitzer 150, Patron Sport 200, Stels SB200) into the clones. This partly equalizes the characteristics - where the “Kimkovites”, due to injection, a four-valve head and a more advanced 125 cm³ air-oil engine, “remove” 13 “horses”, the devices from the Middle Kingdom get, at best, the same amount, but with 200 “cubes”. True, the twofold difference in price should not be discounted...

Well, the fact that the “Quannons” run at 130 km/h (this is stated on the forums) is quite understandable wishful thinking, plus the effect of a tailwind on the descent. Still, with a power of 13 horsepower, you can’t fool physics, and although the bike has a semi-fairing, the landing is still quite vertical. However, the latter is not so bad: it is more convenient to ride a motorcycle in the city and improve basic skills. I wanted to say: learning - no, motorcycles in the “cheaper than ever” or “timeless classic” categories are better suited for learning. Rearward footpegs, a narrow handlebar with the handles pulled back and down, and a small turning angle are not at all what a training motorcycle needs.

The “octagons” of the Czech company Jawa Moto spol stand apart. sro This name still evokes strong nostalgic emotions among compatriots - the plant, which is more than 80 years old, at one time supplied over 2 million motorcycles to the USSR. The family of “125” class machines began to be produced a long time ago - in 1998, using 4T engines from the Taiwanese company CPI. At first these were clones of Honda’s CG series, later - more modern NX OHC circuits with quite high power for an “air blower” (12.8 hp). The frame is closed through the engine crankcase, the rear suspension is with a monoshock absorber, both wheels are equipped with disc brakes. The Dakar model is unique for our market in that it is a dual-purpose motorcycle, which is emphasized by the “chubby” 16-inch rear wheel, high front fender and handlebar guards. Unfortunately, there are no others like it: the good RT125D SUV from Hyosung almost didn’t survive in our market until the introduction of the A1. A more “parquet” modification is the Dandy, with a low front fender and 17-inch wheels with “quiet” tires. The maximum speed of both motorcycles is 110 km/h. Unfortunately, the price of devices from the Czech Republic is also unique, confirming the thesis that everything touched by a European hand becomes noticeably more expensive than products from the Celestial motorcycle industry...

SMALL CUMBER HI-TECH

One of these devices is the light sports bike Aprilia RS4 125. Last year it replaced the famous “two-stroke” RS 125. Naturally, this is a completely different device with completely different technical characteristics. The design and color of the “octagon” are borrowed from the company’s large-capacity sportbikes, which earn victories for the Italian brand on the race tracks. The new four-stroke engine has everything “grown up”: liquid cooling, a head with four valves, electronically controlled injection, a dry sump lubrication system, a six-speed gearbox. The motor meets strict environmental requirements. Matching the engine and chassis is an aluminum die-cast frame, an inverted fork with support pipes with a diameter of 41 mm. The passenger seat can be quickly removed and the motorcycle can be converted into a single seater. By the way, this particular motorcycle breaks all records for the cost of 125 cc machines in our market.

And another European company - KTM (Austrian, but a significant part of the shares belongs to the Indian company Bajaj) last year prepared an “entry class” naked bike 125 Duke. “Osmushka” is clearly aimed at young people, but it looks very mature and of high quality. It is equipped with a liquid-cooled DOHC engine with fuel injection. Its power is just under the “bar” of the limitation - 15 hp. at 9500 rpm. The chassis has not been forgotten either: the frame and pendulum are made of aluminum alloy, and the brakes use radial calipers. The fork is a “shifter” from WP with supporting pipes with a diameter of 43 mm. The rear tire has a class-record width of 150 mm. Along with the motorcycle, you will be able to purchase a lot of tuning components, such as petal brake discs, body kit elements, etc. They say there will also be a “cheating” switch that will allow you to squeeze all the juice out of the engine... as well as from the owner’s wallet. However, if you don't like the latter, take a look at the bikes at the beginning of this review...

Honda Super Cub 50 INJECTION

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In Japan, the Super Cub has a cult status and is still produced today. At the same time, the super cab produced in Japan is almost no different in appearance from the prototype of 1958, but has an engine with fuel injection (since 2007). It is curious that such an improvement in the engine attracted the attention of the public and fueled sales of the already legendary model. The undiminished popularity of the model is largely due to its pure utilitarianism and phenomenal reliability and survivability. In many countries of Southeast Asia, the popularity of this model is so high that the word Cub and the combination Honda Cub began to denote the scooter class or, in general, motorcycles in general. It is also worth noting that all the manufacturers from the Japanese big three tried to repeat the success of the Honda Cub, releasing their own models that could not eclipse the icon, but I must say among them there were interesting models, like the Yamaha Townmate with a cardan drive to the rear wheel or the Kawasaki Victor - a sports car 2 stroke model. Over more than half a century of production, the Honda Cub engine and gearbox have become a model of reliability and unpretentiousness. Such engines were and are used on the legendary Honda Monkey/Gorilla, Honda DAX, Honda CRF minicross pit bike, Honda CB50 and many others.

Technical characteristics of the Honda Cub 50 The main drive is chain. Fuel consumption is 1 liter per 80 km. ways. The engine is a four-stroke single-cylinder. Engine displacement is 49 cm3. Compression – 10 to 1. Gas distribution – SOHC. Engine cooling type is air. Cylinder diameter – 39 mm. Piston stroke – 41.4 mm. The torque of the Honda Cab 50 is 4.7 Nm. Gearbox – 3 gears. Front fork type – lever. The rear suspension type is pendulum with a pair of shock absorbers. Braking system - drum front and rear. Length/Height – 1800/735 mm. The wheelbase of the moped is 1175 mm. Tires – R17 front and rear. Dry weight reaches 75 kg. The gas tank holds 4 liters of fuel. Ground clearance is 130 mm.

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