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[[Image:honda_Cl50-1.jpg|right|thumb|1969 Honda CL50]]
[[Image:honda_Cl50-1.jpg|right|thumb|1969 Honda CL50]]
[[Image:honda_Cl50.jpg|right|thumb|1971 Honda CL50]]
[[Image:honda_Cl50.jpg|right|thumb|1971 Honda CL50]]
The '''Honda CL50''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 50cc [[street motorcycle]] built by [[Honda]] between 1967 and 1971. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity. The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust.
The '''Honda CL50''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 49[[cc]] [[street motorcycle]] built by [[Honda]] between 1967 and 1971. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity. The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust.


It appears that Honda phased out the '''CL50''' and [[Honda CL90]] in favor of the [[Honda CL70]]. Various state laws kept restricted licenses at under 5 brake horsepower which the '''CL70''' met with 4.9 bhp.  
It appears that Honda phased out the '''CL50''' and [[Honda CL90]] in favor of the [[Honda CL70]]. Various state laws kept restricted licenses at under 5 brake horsepower which the '''CL70''' met with 4.9 bhp.  
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Also see: [[Honda CL-series]]
Also see: [[Honda CL-series]]
[[Image:Honda-CL50-Specs.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL50  
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[[Image:Japanese-Honda-CL50-CL70-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda CL50/CL70 Brochure]]
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Latest revision as of 00:15, 31 July 2019

The Honda CL50 was a 4-stroke 49cc street motorcycle built by Honda between 1967 and 1971. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity. The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust.

1969 Honda CL50
1971 Honda CL50

It appears that Honda phased out the CL50 and Honda CL90 in favor of the Honda CL70. Various state laws kept restricted licenses at under 5 brake horsepower which the CL70 met with 4.9 bhp.

Also see: Honda CL-series

Honda CL50 Specs
Japanese Honda CL50/CL70 Brochure




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