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The '''Honda CL50''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 50cc 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. | [[Image:honda_Cl50-1.jpg|right|thumb|1969 Honda CL50]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:honda_Cl50.jpg|right|thumb|1971 Honda CL50]] | ||
[[Image:Honda-CL50-Specs.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL50 Specs]][[Image:Japanese-Honda-CL50-CL70-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda CL50/CL70 Brochure]] | 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. | ||
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]] | |||
[[Image:Honda-CL50-Specs.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL50 | |||
Specs]][[Image:Japanese-Honda-CL50-CL70-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda CL50/CL70 Brochure]] | |||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CL50]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|CL50]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 21:16, 17 March 2008
The Honda CL50 was a 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.
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
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