Naked Motorcycles
2002Honda Ape 50
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The 2002 Honda Ape 50 is a lightweight naked bike designed for beginner riders and urban commuting. Its compact 49cc engine and minimal 75kg dry weight make it highly maneuverable in tight city spaces. Known for exceptional reliability and fuel efficiency, this model is ideal for new riders seeking an affordable, easy-to-handle entry into motorcycling.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Seat height
- 715 mm
- Power
- 3.7 HP
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed for short-distance urban runabout duty, playful backroad puttering, and nostalgic monkey-bike style fun rather than any serious performance role.
- Built for
- It has a quirky, retro, go-kart-like charm that rewards playful low-speed riding and stands out for character rather than outright capability.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for anyone wanting real highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.7 HP
- Torque
- 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0493 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 42.0 x 35.6 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1185 mm
- Overall length
- 1710 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 970 mm
- Seat height
- 715 mm
- Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 120/80-12 54J
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-12 54J
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2006 | 2009 | 2013 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds) | 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds) | 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds) | — | — |
| Seat height | 715 mm (28.1 inches) | 755 mm (29.7 inches) | 755 mm (29.7 inches) | 715 mm (28.1 inches) | 715 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) |
| Color options | — | — | — | Silver, blue, red | — |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Ape 50?
The 2002 Honda Ape 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Ape 50 have?
The 2002 Honda Ape 50 has a Power of 3.7 HP.
How many gears does the Honda Ape 50 have?
The 2002 Honda Ape 50 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Ape 50?
The 2002 Honda Ape 50 has a Torque of 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda Ape 50 weigh?
The 2002 Honda Ape 50 has a Dry weight of 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds).
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