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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]] | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 18 March 2008
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.
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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