Scooters
1981Honda PX50
20 fields on record
The 1981 Honda PX50 is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for casual commuters and novice riders seeking economical urban transportation. Its simple air-cooled engine, automatic transmission, and minimal weight make it effortless to operate and maintain. The PX50 is best known as a reliable, fuel-efficient runabout perfect for short city trips and learning to ride.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 60.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 2.6 HP (1.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for very short, low-speed errands like nipping to the shops, not for any kind of performance or distance riding.
- Built for
- A humble, utilitarian 1980s step-through moped with modest single-cylinder two-stroke power and simple drum brakes, prioritizing practicality over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders wanting real acceleration, highway capability, off-road use, or carrying a passenger any real distance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 2.6 HP (1.9 kW)
- Torque
- 0.6 Nm (0.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0433 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Dry weight
- 60.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3.50 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 0.50 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Backbone
- Front suspension
- Forks
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
- Color options
- Black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda PX50?
The 1981 Honda PX50 has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda PX50 have?
The 1981 Honda PX50 has a Power of 2.6 HP (1.9 kW).
What is the torque of the Honda PX50?
The 1981 Honda PX50 has a Torque of 0.6 Nm (0.1 kgf-m or 0.4 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda PX50 weigh?
The 1981 Honda PX50 has a Dry weight of 60.0 kg (132.3 pounds).
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