The OBDSTAR MS50 Basic is a fault code reader for motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs, designed as a portable tablet with a 5.0-inch capacitive touchscreen of 800×480 pixels running Android 5.1.1. Inside is an RK3128 quad-core ARM Cortex A7 processor with a 2600 mAh lithium-polymer battery, expandable with a micro SD card up to 32 GB. The purchase includes a 1 year licence.
The device reads fault codes, displays live data streams as text, waveform or gauge view, performs actuator tests and supports module coding and programming. OBDSTAR supplies the Basic with two applications: MOTO Diag for diagnostics and Programmer. This is the entry-level version: the Basic diagnoses twenty brands fully, compared with thirty-five on the MS50 STD. What you can actually do on a specific motorcycle depends on the installed software and the diagnostic adapter that comes with that brand's connector.
KEY BENEFITS
✔Twenty brands from three continents — from Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa to Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki; the brands most commonly seen in a mixed two-wheeler workshop.
✔Full system diagnostics — not just engine management, but also ABS, immobiliser, instrument cluster, suspension, EPS, BMS and TPMS.
✔Data streams in three ways — as text, waveform or gauge view, and can be recorded and played back to catch a fault that occurs only occasionally.
✔Updates and support via WiFi — new software is installed wirelessly, and with the one-click remote feature an OBDSTAR technician can observe a diagnosis that gets stuck.
POINTS TO NOTE
✕Fifteen fewer brands than the STD — including KTM, Husqvarna, Hyosung, HM, Acellera, Victory, CFMoto, Haojue, Linhai, QJ Benelli, Shineray, Wuyang-Honda, Xindazhou Honda and Zontes are absent.
✕Eleven brands for odometer reset only — BMW, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Generic, Haojue, Harley-Davidson, KTM, MV Agusta, Peugeot and Triumph appear only in the dump list; the device does not perform full system diagnostics on these.
✕Nine connection adapters in the box — PGO and Hartford are supported by the software, but their adapters (M028 and M030) are purchased separately, as are those for Vespa, Aprilia and the ABS port on Benelli.
✕1 year licence — afterwards the device continues to work with the latest software version, but no new models or features are added.
Applications and functionality
The device connects to the diagnostic port of the motorcycle and thereby accesses the control modules present.
Systems you can access
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Engine management: The control module for fuel injection and ignition, where most of the diagnostics takes place.
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ABS: Read, control and configure the anti-lock braking system module on models equipped with ABS.
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Immobiliser: The engine cut-off system for learning keys and transponders.
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Instrument cluster: The odometer and its associated control module, including coding.
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Suspension: Electronically controlled suspension and air suspension, where the model has it.
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Handlebar switches: The electrical switch blocks on the left and right of the handlebars, individually accessible for diagnosis.
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EPS: Electric power steering on models equipped with it.
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BMS: The battery management system of electric and hybrid two-wheelers.
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Alarm and parking: The alarm system and parking functions.
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TPMS: The tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Other modules: Which others are accessible varies by brand, model and year of manufacture.
What you can do
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Automatic scanning and VIN recognition: List all available modules at once and automatically identify the vehicle.
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Read and clear fault codes: Retrieve stored and active codes from the control modules and clear the memory after repair.
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Follow live data: View sensor and actuator values in real time as text, waveform or gauge view.
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Record and replay data: Capture a ride and review it later to locate a fault that does not occur on command.
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Actuator tests: Control individual components and actuators to assess operation without disassembly.
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Code and programme control modules: Code and programme modules after replacement, where the vehicle system permits.
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ECU settings and instrument coding: Set parameters in the engine management and code the instrument cluster.
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Injection tuning and reprogramming: Adjust the fuel injection and rewrite injection data on supported models.
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Special adjustments: CIP settings, code-and-reset and brand-specific procedures from the OBDSTAR database.
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Note: Which functions are available varies by brand, model and year of manufacture.
Service and maintenance functions
Available functions vary by vehicle brand, model and year of manufacture.
Engine and drivetrain
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Oil service reset: Reset the maintenance interval after an oil change.
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Throttle body learning: Learn the base position of the electronic throttle after cleaning or replacement.
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Idle speed learning: Calibrate the idle speed after maintenance to the induction system.
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CO adjustment: Adjust the CO percentage for the correct air-fuel mixture and emission values.
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Air-fuel ratio reset: Reset the adaptive values of the engine management.
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Lambda sensor adaptation reset: Clear learned correction values after sensor replacement.
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Engine adaptation reset: Clear general learned values after component repair or replacement.
Transmission, brakes and other systems
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Transmission adaptation reset: Reset learned shift values from the transmission control module.
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ABS bleeding: Activate the ABS pump to bleed the brake system after servicing.
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Tyre pressure monitoring system reset: Reset the TPMS where fitted to the motorcycle.
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Odometer correction: Adjust the recorded mileage on supported models.
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EOL mode: Execute end-of-line procedures on supported control modules.
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Control module memory erase: Remove stored data from a control module for a clean starting point.
Supported vehicle brands
The combination of make, model and year of manufacture is decisive, not the make alone. OBDSTAR divides MS50 Basic coverage across two separate lists. A make that appears only in the odometer list cannot be fully read. For some makes, a separate diagnostic adapter is also required; see the lists below.
Full diagnostics — motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV and UTV
Twenty makes, plus three generic interfaces.
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European: Aprilia, Benelli, Piaggio, Royal Alloy, Vespa
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Asian: Aeon, Bajaj, Hartford, Hero, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, PGO, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Yamaha
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Chinese: Lifan, XGJAO
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Generic interfaces: Standard OBD, Chinese ABS systems and Chinese engine management systems.
Odometer adjustment via dump
Twenty makes, where the mileage is set via the instrument cluster memory read out.
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European: Aprilia, Benelli, BMW, Cagiva, Ducati, KTM, MV Agusta, Peugeot, Piaggio, Triumph, Vespa
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Asian: Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, Suzuki, Yamaha
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American: Buell, Harley-Davidson
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Chinese: Haojue
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Generic: Generic
BMW, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Generic, Haojue, Harley-Davidson, KTM, MV Agusta, Peugeot and Triumph are listed exclusively here. The MS50 Basic does not perform full system diagnostics on these makes. If you need full coverage of these makes, consider the MS50 STD or a make-specific tool.
Included adapters
The kit includes nine diagnostic adapters alongside the device, covering the most common connectors.
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N004 diagnostic adapter: Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, KTM, Piaggio, Vespa and Yamaha
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M005 diagnostic adapter: Kawasaki
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N012A diagnostic adapter: Suzuki
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N015A diagnostic adapter: Honda
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M018A diagnostic adapter: Yamaha
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N021A diagnostic adapter: Aeon, Benelli and various Chinese makes
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N026 diagnostic adapter: SYM
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N027 diagnostic adapter: Kymco and Kawasaki
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N041 OBD adapter: Motorcycles with a standard Euro 5 6-pin OBD connector
Optional adapters
For makes and connectors not included in the kit, separate adapters are available. The following are the most frequently requested.
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M002A battery clamp cable: External power supply for the diagnostic interface or vehicle.
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M006, M008 and M009: Kawasaki models with a non-standard diagnostic port.
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M013: Lifan and Suzuki.
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M014 and M023: Suzuki.
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M020: Aeon and Benelli.
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M022A: Benelli.
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M024 and M026: SYM.
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M025: Motorcycles with a standard 16-pin OBD-II port.
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M028: PGO — covered by software, but the adapter is not included in the box.
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M029 and M061: Yamaha.
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M030: Hartford — covered by software, but the adapter is not included in the box.
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M046: Benelli ABS system.
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M047: Vespa.
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M048: Aprilia.
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M052 and N052: Royal Enfield.
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M055: Honda.
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M056: Kymco.
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N001 converter: Motorcycles with a ROJO or AVIC EFI system.
Licence
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Validity: One year from the device's first registration.
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What updates add: New models, expansion of existing brands, additional service and coding functions, and fixes.
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What requires an active licence: The latest vehicle software, WiFi updates and remote support.
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After expiry: The device continues to work with the last installed version; new updates become available again only after renewal.
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Good to know: Register the device online before you start; only then can you install the latest software via WiFi, which is often necessary for recent models. Before purchasing, check whether your brand is listed for full diagnostics and which diagnostic adapter is required.
Package contents
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1x OBDSTAR MS50 Basic fault code reader
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1x 12V 2A charger
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1x M001A main cable
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1x M002 power cable
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1x M003A multi-function jumper cable
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1x N004 diagnostic adapter (Aprilia/Ducati/Honda/KTM/Piaggio/Vespa/Yamaha)
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1x M005 diagnostic adapter (Kawasaki)
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1x N012A diagnostic adapter (Suzuki)
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1x N015A diagnostic adapter (Honda)
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1x M018A diagnostic adapter (Yamaha)
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1x N021A diagnostic adapter (Aeon/Benelli/various Chinese brands)
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1x N026 diagnostic adapter (SYM)
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1x N027 diagnostic adapter (Kymco/Kawasaki)
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1x N041 OBD adapter
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Description |
| Brand |
OBDSTAR |
| Model |
MS50 Basic |
| Product type |
Fault code reader |
| Segment |
Motorcycle, moped, snowmobile, ATV and UTV |
| Number of brands |
20 for complete diagnostics, from Europe, Asia and China |
| Apps |
MOTO Diag and Programmer |
| Operating system |
Android 5.1.1 |
| Processor |
RK3128 quad-core ARM Cortex A7 |
| Battery |
2600 mAh lithium-polymer |
| Display |
5.0 inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Screen resolution |
800 x 480 pixels |
| Memory expansion |
Micro SD (TF) up to 32 GB |
| Connectivity |
WiFi |
| Included adapters |
9 connection adapters |
| Licence duration |
1 year from registration |
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C to 55 °C |
| Storage temperature |
-20 °C to 70 °C |
| Dimensions |
198 x 115 x 31 mm |
| Weight |
Approximately 700 grams |