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It is my understanding that the name stands for Super Sport 50 Export (but could possibly also stand for Europe or England).
Dimensions
Overall Length 1,790 mm (70.5 in.)
Overall Width 610 mm (24.0 in.)
Overall Height 925 mm (36.4 in.)
Wheelbase 1,175 mm (46.3 in.)
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3 in.)
Curb Weight 74 kg (163 lbs.)
Frame
Suspension (F) Telescopic Fork
Suspension (R) Swinging Arm
Brake (F) Internal Expansion
Brake (R) Internal Expansion
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.5 litres (1.7 US Gallon, 1.4 Imperial Gallon)
Trail 70 mm (2.75 in.)
Caster 64 degrees
Tire Size (F) 2.50-17 (4PR)
Tire Size (R) 2.50-17 (4PR)
Engine
Cylinder Layout Single, 80 degrees inclined from vertical
Valve Arrangement Overhead Camshaft
Bore and Stroke 39*41.4 mm (1.535*1630 in.)
Compression Ratio 8.8 : 1
Displacement 49cc (30 cubic inches)
Carburettor One, piston valve type
Oil Capacity 0.7 litres (1.5 US pint, 1.2 imperial pint)
Lubrication Forced and wet sump
Oil Pump Trochoid
Oil Strainer Centrifugal and filtering mesh
Reduction Ratio:
Primary 4.313
Secondary 3.154
Gear Ratios:
1st 2.692
2nd 1.824
3rd 1.300
4th 0.958
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| SS50E engine. |
Electrical
Ignition Flywheel Magneto
Battery 6V-4AH
Spark Plug NGK C-7HS
Headlight 6V-15W
Tail-light 6V-5W
Stop Light 6V-18W
Turn Signals 6V-18W
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| The inside of an SS50E magneto - with the contact points removed. |
Performance
Maximum Speed 50 mp/h (80 km/h)
Fuel Consumption 282 miles/imperial gallon at 19 mp/h
(235 miles/US Gallon,100 km/litre at 30 kp/h)
Climbing Ability 16 degrees
Minimum Turning Radius 1,900 mm (74.8 in.)
Braking Distance 21.3 feet at 22 mp/h (6.5m at 35 kp/h)
Maximum Output 5.2 PS, 10,200 rpm
Maximum Torque 2.8 ft. lbs. (0.385 kg-m) at 8,500 rpm
All figures taken from manual. Performance figures variable depending on condition of motorbike.
Serial Number Locations
The frame serial number is located underneath the battery compartment on the left hand side.
The engine serial number is located on the left hand side underneath the gear sprocket, adjacent to the left hand footrest.
Be sure to keep a record of your serial numbers.
