Why does my 1987 Honda Elite SE50 scooter say it's 51cc?
Okay, so I own a 1987 Honda Elite SE50 Scooter. Common sense say’s the engine size will be 50cc right? Well my title say’s 51cc and that’s virtually impossible because as I understood it there is no such thing as a stock 51cc Honda Scooter. I have looked all over the engine and undercarriage for the plate that may tell me the actual engine information and can’t seem to find it. Is anyone familiar with where I can find this information? Thanks in advance
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It’s in the 50cc class.
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I’m not familiar with the Elite, but the most likely place for this information is stamped or cast into the cylinder on the engine. Look for something like 51cc or 51cm.
Honda has been "mis-labeling" it’s models since forever. I have a 1963 /55 trail with 49cc. They made the same model with all different size engines. This size was cast into the base of the cylinder.
if the log book says it is 51 cc then check that it doesn’t say "light weight motorcycle". If this is the case IT IS NOT A MOPED…
A moped is 49cc or less with a design speed of 45kmph or less.
If it is reg as a 51 cc then it is classified as a motorcycle and can not be ridden by a 16 year old… bewarned.
in the 70’s and 80’s most of the major manufacturers did this to classify differences. IE the venerable C50 stepthrough by honda was a motorcycle it was not a moped
your bike is 51cc. cylinder bore x cylinder stroke = displacement.
Jim