Honda 50cc Urban Express Motorcycles

1982 Honda NU50’82 (NU50I’82 in Iowa) Urban Express

 

Engine
Engine Type	49cc 2-stroke single cylinder lubricated by oil injection
Spark plug	BPR5HS
Plug gap	.028
Starter	only a kick starter (unlike the Deluxe model NU50M’82)
Battery	YB2.5L-C-1 — 12 volt
Guage	Oil reservoir level light
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	automatic
Final Drive	Belt drive
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION
Accessories	Standard front and rear racks
Wheelbase	1204mm (47.4 in.)
Seat Height	696mm (27.4 in.)
Weight	58 kg (127.9 lb)
Fuel Capacity	4 liter (1.1 gal.)
OTHER
Colors	Black (with chrome and red stripes) Monza Red (with chrome and black stripes)

• Interestingly the U.S. sold two different models: one for the state of Iowa and another for the rest of the states
• Serial number for the Iowa bikes began: JH2AB1339CS000024
• Serial number for the rest of the USA began: JH2AB132XCS000010.
• It was very similar to the NA50

1983 Honda NU50’83 (NU50I’83 in Iowa) Urban Express

Engine
Engine Type	Reliable, 49cc, two-stroke with automatic oil injection system Starting system used only a kick starter (unlike the Deluxe model NU50M)
Spark plug	BPR5HS
Plug gap	.028
Ignition	olid state CD
Battery	YB2.5L-C-1 — 12 volt
Guage	Oil reservoir level light
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	Honda V-maticTM
Final Drive	Belt drive
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION
Accessories	Standard front and rear racks
Wheelbase	1204mm (47.4 in.)
Seat Height	696mm (27.4 in.)
Weight	58 kg (127.9 lb)
Fuel Capacity	4 liter (1.1 gal.)
OTHER

• Almost identical to the previous year
• Available: Special Silver Metallic (with gray stripes) and black with brown stripes
• Interestingly the U.S. sold two different models: one for the state of Iowa and another for the rest of the states
• Serial number for the Iowa bikes began: JH2AB1336DK100003
• Serial number for the rest of the USA began: JH2AB1327DK000001.

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