The 50 cc class was the ultra-lightweight class in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, and formed part of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) World Championships from 1962 until …

May 23, 2022 · The spending frenzy couldn't last and Honda pulled out at the end of 1967, only to officially return to GP racing in the 1980s. But, while it lasted, it was an incredible time for racing...

Mar 26, 2023 · In the 1960s, Honda developed a 50cc motorcycle that could not only win races, but also reach triple-digit speeds. That bike is called the RC116.

The Honda RC116 was a race motorcycle built by Honda Japan for the 50 cc class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the 1966 season. The motorcycle was a development of the previous …

Oct 11, 2022 · The Golden Age produced amazing engine designs in Motorcycle Grand Prix from race teams, one of which was the Honda RC116 50cc twin. Engine: 49cc DOHC air-cooled …

It wasn’t until 1967 that the idea of a 50cc race bike was born again and work started in 1968. It was intended to compete in the 50cc GP bike through the 1969 season and with that in mind …

This site covers an age span of the Classic 50cc Race Bikes which ranges from the early 1950's to 1983 when the FIM decided to cater for an 80cc class.

Join us as we take you on a thrilling journey through the world of 50cc bike racing. Our website showcases the achievements of a dedicated college engineering team, as they design, build, …

THE 50cc KREIDLER. SLONIGER. YOU don’t have to be a metallurgist to build a winning motorcycle, but vast light - metal experience certainly helps Kreidler stuff some 9 hp into a …

Back in the day, there was professional 50cc racing, and a number of companies made 50cc street motorcycles. These days there are a few 50cc street bikes out there, but you’ll work …