Honda Chalet (NY50) 1978

1978 Honda Chalet (NY50) – A Unique Classic Family Motorbike for Women

Honda Chalet NY50
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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