1999Honda Sky
28 fields on record
The 1999 Honda Sky is a moped-class scooter powered by a 49cc air-cooled two-stroke single making 2.3 hp. It has a twist-and-go automatic transmission, a 775 mm seat, a 71 kg dry weight and a 4-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 71.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 2.3 HP (1.7 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, running errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A humble, economical little 49cc automatic scooter that prioritizes ease of use and fuel efficiency over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- This is not for anyone seeking real speed, highway travel, passenger comfort, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Honda Sky passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 77.6% of the time, 6.0 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1999 have 41 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Zoomer | 42 Average | 1,351 |
| 2 | Honda Sky | 28 Below average | 286 |
| 3 | SYM Jet 2 | 20 Below average | 3,473 |
| 4 | Derbi Predator | 13 Poor | 249 |
| 5 | Aprilia Sonic Gp 50 | 11 Poor | 974 |
| 6 | Gilera DNA 50 | 8 Poor | 11,468 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 2.3 HP (1.7 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0324 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.4 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 43.0 km/h (26.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1230 mm
- Overall length
- 1860 mm
- Overall width
- 665 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 71.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swinging engine unit with single shock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.50-16
- Front Wheel
- 16.0 in
- Rear tyre
- 2.75-16
- Rear Wheel
- 16.0 in
Other
- Comments
- Power is the type-approved 45 km/h moped figure.
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 | 1997 | 1999 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 71 kg | 71 kg | 71 kg | 71 kg | 71 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4 L | 4 L | 4 L | 4.5 L | 4 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 16 Poor | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Sky?
The 1999 Honda Sky has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Sky have?
The 1999 Honda Sky has a Power of 2.3 HP (1.7 kW).
How much does the Honda Sky weigh?
The 1999 Honda Sky has a Dry weight of 71.0 kg (156.5 pounds).
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