1978 Honda Chalet (NY50) – A Unique Classic Family Motorbike for Women
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| 1978 Honda Chalet NY50 photo in original good condition. |
Honda Chalet (NY50), the family motorcycle for women was released on May 18th 1978. This Honda Chalet is equipped with a powerful 2-stroke 50cc engine that is comfortable enough to climb hills and ride long distances. It was developed with particular consideration for use by women.
Honda Chalet Main Features
Adopts Honda’s unique V-belt automatic mechanism ((*) Honda V-Matic). With smooth starting acceleration, you can enjoy a comfortable ride without the hassle of changing gears. In addition, combined with the powerful engine, you can drive comfortably even when starting on a slope or climbing a slope.
* The Honda V-Matic is a combination of a rubber belt with a V-shaped cross section and two pulleys whose circumference changes due to centrifugal force.
With ease of use in mind, the underbone type frame makes it easy to get on and off, the low seat height, the leg shield that protects your feet from dirt, and the cover around the engine make it a friendly design for women. In terms of safety, it is equipped with a buzzer to notify you if you forget to return the turn signals, and a brake lock lever that can also be used as a parking brake to improve safety when starting and parking.
Honda Chalet NY50 Price
Standard Cash Price was 99,000 yen.
Production plan 5,000 units per month in 1978.
1987 Honda Chalet (NY50) Main Specifications
| Total length (m) | 1.610 |
| Width (m) | 0.630 |
| Total height (m) | 0.950 |
| Wheel Distance (m) | 1.120 |
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.110 |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 71 (maintenance) 67 (dry) |
| Fuel consumption (km/L・30km/h level running test value) | 65 |
| Slope climbing ability (tanθ) | 0.26 |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 1.7 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 3.8 |
| Engine type | Air-cooled 2-cycle single cylinder |
| Total Displacement (cm3 ) | 49 |
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 40.0×39.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 6.9 |
| Max Power (PS/rpm) | 3.6/6,500 |
| Max torque (kg-m/rpm) | 0.44/4,500 |
| Lubrication method | Separate lubrication method |
| Lubricant capacity (L) | 1.2 |
| Starting method | Kick method |
| Clutch type | Dry automatic centrifugal shoe type |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Transmission ratio | 0.82 to 1.81 |
| Reduction ratio primary | 1.000 |
| Reduction ratio 2nd order | 3.181 |
| Reduction ratio final | 4.900 |
| Frame type | Low floor backbone type |
| Suspension | (Front) Telescopic |
| (Rear) swing arm type | |
| Brake type (both front and rear) | Wire type leading trailing |
| Tire size (both front and rear) | 3.50-10-2PR |
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