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33/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.05 hp/kg
Top Speed
65 km/h
Engine
49 ccm
Technical Overview
1970 Balkan MK50 2JU25 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Balkan's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1970 Balkan MK50 2JU25 pairs a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3.3 HP (2.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the MK50 2JU25 measures 70 kg (154 lbs) wet (curb).
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power3.3 HP (2.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox3-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed65.0 km/h (40.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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