Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1979 Honda MT 50 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 7 HP (5.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 5.4 Nm (4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.1 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) with a 7.6:1 compression ratio.
The 6.8-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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