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Dio 3 ZX Live

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33 /100 Commuter
Power
7 HP
Top Speed
70 km/h
Engine
50 ccm

1999 Honda Dio 3 ZX Live Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Honda Dio 3 ZX Live features a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.2 HP (5.3 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 144 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

The 5.5-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 183 km (114 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 70 km/h (43 mph).

Specific Output
144 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~183 km (114 mi)
Engine
Displacement 50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 7.2 HP (5.3 kW))
Fuel System Carburettor. keihin 14
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 70.0 km/h (43.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type steel
Front Suspension hd sus
Rear Suspension spring
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 80/90-10
Rear Tyre 90/90-10
Front Brakes Single disc. single piston
Front Brake Ø 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Fuel Capacity 5.50 litres (1.45 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Black, red, white
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