Honda CT50 Motra

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CT50 Motra


aka =
manufacturer = Honda Motor Company
parent_company =
production = 1982 -1983
predecessor =
successor =
class =
engine = AD05E 49 cc air-cooled 4-stroke
top_speed =
power = 4.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
torque = 0.46 kg-m @ 5,500 rpm
transmission = two-stage 3-speed
suspension =
brakes =
tires = PR 5.40-10-4
rake_trail =
wheelbase = 1.125 m
length = 1.655 m
width = 0.740 m
height = 0.975 m
seat_height = .720 m
dry_weight = 76 kg
wet_weight =
fuel_capacity = 4.5 l
oil_capacity =
fuel_consumption = 100.0 km/l @ 30 km/h
turning_radius =
climbing_ability = 23 degrees
related =
similar =

The Honda Motra is a minibike produced in 1982-1983 for the Japanese domestic market.

Honda marketed the vehicle as a heavy-duty recreation bike with a large load capacity. [cite web|url=http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1982/2820609m.html|title=Marketing 1|publisher=Honda|accessdate=2008-02-27] [cite web|url=http://my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/Products/HONDA/MOTRA/MOTRA.htm|title=Marketing 2|publisher=my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/index2.htm|accessdate=2008-02-27]

The Motra has a distinctively rugged appearance, with angular steel tube and panel framework supporting large racks fore and aft. The utility/military style is emphasized by a lack of decorative chrome, and a solid yellow or green paint scheme for all bodywork and wheels.

The Motra's 3-speed gearbox is coupled with a second stage to provide the same 3-speeds with a lower final ratio for low-speed off-road travel in steep terrain.

The Motra's CT50 designation is a slight exception in Honda nomenclature in that 'CT' does not indicate a mechanical family of bikes. It is distinct from the CT70 which is an ST-series bike for the US and Canadian market, and from the CT50/CT90/CT110 Trail Cubs which are an off-shoot of the Super Cub bikes. The Motra's CT50 designation is a re-use of the Trail Cub CT50 designation from 1968.

In 2004 Honda resurrected the Motra's style, but not off-road utility, with the PS250 scooter.

ee also

*Honda CT series bikes

References

* Infobox specifications from these honda.co.jp pages on 2008-02-27:
** [http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1982/2820609m.html http://www.honda.co.jp/news/1982/2820609m.html]
** [http://www.honda.co.jp/pressroom/library/motor/sports/reisure/t_index2.html http://www.honda.co.jp/pressroom/library/motor/sports/reisure/t_index2.html]

External links

* [http://my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/Products/HONDA/MOTRA/MOTRA.htm Motra] brochure at [http://my.reset.jp/~inu/ProductsDataBase/index2.htm Product Design Data Base]
* [http://www.honda.co.jp/HondaSearchParty/MOTRA/index.html Motra Owners Gallery at honda.co.jp]
* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Honda+Motra Flickr photo results] for 'Honda Motra'