| MODEL | HONDA MT 50 / MT 5 TORNADO 1979 - 2000 |
| Year | 1979 - 2000 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 49 cc / 2.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 39 x 41.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 5.2 kW / 7 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.4 Nm / 4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 13 mm Keihin PF05B carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel spine |
| Front Suspension | 27 mm air-adjustable hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 78 kg / 172 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
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The MT50 (MT5 in some markets) was Honda's trail-styled 49 cc two-stroke moped, aimed squarely at teenage riders and built in Europe for two decades. It was especially popular in Scandinavia and the Netherlands, with restricted versions for learners. Comfortable and well braked for its class, it was cheaper than most rivals but slow away from the lights and on hills.
