Honda Caren S 1981

Info About 1981 Honda Caren S Specs, Photos & Features

Picture of Honda Karen S.
Release date: 1981-02-25.

New release of Honda Karen S with improved ease of use.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has added a bar step type that has further improved practicality and functionality to the floor step type Honda Karen series, which has been well received for its pretty style and ease of handling since its release. "Karen S" (with self-starter) was added and released from February 25, 1981.

This Honda Karen S adopts a scooter-like large leg shield and side stand that protects your feet from wind and mud splashes, and at the same time improves climbing performance and improves ease of use in areas with many mountain slopes.
Since its launch on September 7, 1979, the Honda Karen has adopted a number of new mechanisms, such as a self-starter (NX50M) that can start the engine with one touch, and an automatic transmission that provides smooth running, making it easy to use. As a family bike that can run lightly, it has been well received by a wide range of customers, mainly women.
With this release, the Karen series has two types, a floor step type and a bar step type, and can meet a wider range of customer applications from urban areas to suburbs and rural areas.

1981 Honda Caren S Price

Monthly production of 4,000 units (domestic only) was planned in 1981.
Standard cash price was 113,000 yen. (Hokkaido price 3,000 yen higher, excluding some remote islands)

Main Features of Honda Karen S 1981

• With a self-starter that can start the engine with one touch
• Use of bar steps to improve driving performance on mountain slopes
• Equipped with a highly practical side stand as standard
• Using a scooter-like large leg shield that protects your feet from wind and mud splash
• Improved hill-climbing ability allows easy hill starting and running

Extensive equipments of Honda Karen S

• Equipped with a large rear carrier that can carry large items as standard
• Convenient and easy to handle helmet holder
• Use of 2-motion type handle lock
• Ball-joint rearview mirror with easy angle adjustment
• Equipped with a full range of equipment such as the adoption of a low oil level warning light (lights up at 0.5L or less) that informs when it is time to replenish the oil.

1981 Honda Caren S Main Specifications

Here the main specs of Honda Caren S model year 1981:

Model	Honda AB04 Karen S
Total length (m)	1.550
Width (m)	0.620
Total height (m)	0.975
Axle distance (m)	1.095
Minimum ground clearance (m)	0.110
Vehicle weight (kg)	60 (dry weight 57)
Fuel consumption (km/L) (Test value for constant driving at 30km/h)	75
Slope climbing ability (tamθ)	0.27=about 15.5°
Minimum turning radius (m)	1.5
Engine type	Air-cooled 2-stroke single cylinder
Total Displacement (cm3 )	49
Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm)	40.0×39.3
Compression Ratio	7.3
Max output (PS/rpm)	3.1/5,500
Max torque (kg-m/rpm)	0.43/4,500
Starting method	Both self and kick
Lubrication method	Separate lubrication method
Lubricant capacity (L)	1.2
Fuel tank capacity (L)	3.0
Clutch type	Dry multi-plate shoe type
Transmission ratio	1.000 to 2.000 (continuously variable)
Reduction ratio	1st 2.833, 2nd 3.916
Frame type	Low floor backbone type
Front Tire size	2.75-10-2PR
Rear tire size	2.75-10-2PR