Tokyo, February 20, 1998 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the launch, on March 20, of the new, improved Benly CD50/CD90 business bikes with specially toughened "Tuff-up" tire inner tubes to minimize the risk of punctures now fitted as standard. With their 4-cycle OHC single-cylinder engines, which provide plenty of power at lower and medium revs to give a very smooth ride, these bikes have sold well in Japan for many years.
The new Tuff-up tire inner tubes have proved themselves a hit since they were introduced on the Super Cub series, largely eliminating the worry and hassle associated with punctures.
Honda Benly CD50
Honda Benly CD90
The coloring has also been improved on both bikes. Instead of the old black and gray metallic combination, the fuel tanks now sport a trendy Black and Canopus Red Metallic look.
(Note that black is the only body color option available on both the CD50 and CD90).
Domestic annual sales target:
5,500 units
Main specifications:
| Model | Benly CD50 | Benly CD90 | |
| Type | Honda A-CD50 | Honda HA03 | |
| Length x width x height | (m) | 1.805 x 0.700 x 1.020 | 1.805 x 0.760 x 1.025 |
| Wheelbase | (m) | 1.170 | 1.175 |
| Ground clearance | (m) | 0.130 | 0.130 |
| Seat height | (m) | 0.748 | 0.768 |
| Curb weight/dry weight | (kg) | 79/74 | 85/80 |
| No. of riders | (person) | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 140.0 (30km/h test on flat ground) |
60.7 (60km/h test on flat ground) |
|
| Minimum turning radius | (m) | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Engine type | CD50E (air-cooled 4-cycle OHC single-cylinder) |
HA03E (air-cooled 4-cycle OHC single-cylinder) |
|
| Displacement | (cm3) | 49 | 85 |
| Bore/stroke | (mm) | 39.0x41.4 | 47.0x49.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 | 9.1 | |
| Maximum power output | (PS/rpm) | 4.0/7,000 | 7.1/7,500 |
| Maximum torque | (kgm/rpm) | 0.44/6,000 | 0.75/6,000 |
| Carburetor type | PB30 | PB93 | |
| Starter | kick-start | kick-start | |
| Ignition | CDI magnet ignition | CDI magnet ignition | |
| Lubrication | forced pressure and wet sump | forced pressure and wet sump | |
| Oil capacity | (l) | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Fuel tank capacity | (l) | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Clutch | coil spring | coil spring | |
| Transmission | 4-speed rotary | 4-speed rotary | |
| Gear ratios | 1st gear | 3.272 | 2.833 |
| 2nd gear | 1.937 | 1.705 | |
| 3rd gear | 1.350 | 1.238 | |
| 4th gear | 1.043 | 1.043 | |
| Drive ratios (primary/final) | 4.312/3.230 | 4.058/2.500 | |
| Rake (degrees)/trail (mm) | 26°00' /70 | 26°00' /68 | |
| Tire sizes | Front | 2.25-17 33L | 2.50-17 38L |
| Rear | 2.50-17 38L | 2.50-17 43L | |
| Brakes | Front/Rear | drum | drum |
| Suspension | Front | telescopic | telescopic |
| Rear | swingarm | swingarm | |
| Frame type | backbone | backbone | |