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The Z50A was the second generation of [[Honda]]'s [[Z series|Z50 Series]] [[mini bike|mini bikes]]. Though its predecessor, the [[Honda Z50M|Z50M]], was available in Europe and Japan a few years previous, in 1969 the Z50A was the first of the Z50 series to be released to the American market. Upon its release this bike was considered to be a significant leap in technology in comparison to other mini bikes on the market at the time. This was partly because of its efficient 50[[Cubic centimetre|cm<sup>3</sup>]] engine with [[semi-automatic transmission]]. The Z50A remained on the American market until 1978 when it was replaced by the [[Honda Z50R|Z50R]]. In Europe and Japan, the Z50A was renamed the [[Honda Z50J|Z50J]] in 1973, and remained on the market until 1999. | |||
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==1968-69== | ==1968-69== | ||
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Image:1968_honda_Z50k1.jpg|1968 Honda Z50A | |||
Image:honda_Z50ak0.jpg|1968 Honda Z50A | Image:honda_Z50ak0.jpg|1968 Honda Z50A | ||
Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK0-Yellow-0.jpg|1969 Honda Z50AK0 in Yellow | Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK0-Yellow-0.jpg|1969 Honda Z50AK0 in Yellow | ||
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* The top part of the fuel tank was white and the fenders were chrome | * The top part of the fuel tank was white and the fenders were chrome | ||
* The grips and plastic levers were also white | * The grips and plastic levers were also white | ||
* The early units used a #415 | * The early units used a #415 drive chain while the later units used a #420 | ||
* Engine: 49cc OHC single cylinder | * Engine: 49cc OHC single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
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==1969-70== | ==1969-70== | ||
[[Image:honda_Z50ak1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda Z50A]] | [[Image:honda_Z50ak1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda Z50A]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]][[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | ||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda Z50AK1 in Candy Blue]] | |||
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* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips and plastic levers: black | * Grips and plastic levers: black | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-120088 | * Serial number began: Z50A-120088 | ||
==1970-71== | ==1970-71== | ||
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Image:honda_Z50ak2a.jpg|Honda Z50A | |||
Image:honda_Z50ak2_2.jpg|Honda Z50A | |||
Image:honda_Z50ak2_3.jpg|Honda Z50A | |||
Image:honda_Z50ak2_4.jpg|Honda Z50A | |||
Image:1971-Honda-Z50A-Blue-0.jpg|1971 Honda Minitrail Z50A in Candy Sapphire Blue | |||
Image:1971-Honda-Z50A-Blue-1.jpg|1971 Honda Minitrail Z50A in Candy Sapphire Blue | |||
Image:1971-Honda-Z50A-Blue-2.jpg|1971 Honda Minitrail Z50A in Candy Sapphire Blue | |||
Image:1971-Honda-Z50A-Blue-3.jpg|1971 Honda Minitrail Z50A in Candy Sapphire Blue | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* plastic levers: silver aluminum | * plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Rear fender: longer than previous models | * Rear fender: longer than previous models | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-270236 | * Serial number began: Z50A-270236 | ||
==1972== | ==1972== | ||
[[Image:1972_honda_Z50ak3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A]] | [[Image:1972_honda_Z50ak3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A]][[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]][[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]][[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]][[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]] | ||
[[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Honda-Z50A-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda Z50A in Light Ruby Red]] | |||
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* Available two colors: Candy Gold and Light Ruby Red | * Available two colors: Candy Gold and Light Ruby Red | ||
* Fuel tank was no longer two-tone; instead it had a black panel with large letters "MINI TRAIL" beneath the word "HONDA" | * Fuel tank was no longer two-tone; instead it had a black panel with large letters "MINI TRAIL" beneath the word "HONDA" | ||
* The chassis is an all-new design | * The chassis is an all-new design | ||
* The left side cover is blank | * The left side cover is blank | ||
* Chain guard: chrome | * Chain guard: chrome | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine:49cc | * Engine:49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number (which was one digit longer) began: Z50A-1000001 | * Serial number (which was one digit longer) began: Z50A-1000001 | ||
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* The word "HONDA" in orange appears on the black stripe | * The word "HONDA" in orange appears on the black stripe | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-3000001 | * Serial number began: Z50A-3000001 | ||
==1974== | ==1974== | ||
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* Fuel tank stripe: yellow and black with the word "HONDA" | * Fuel tank stripe: yellow and black with the word "HONDA" | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-5000001 | * Serial number began: Z50A-5000001 | ||
==1975== | ==1975== | ||
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* Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word "HONDA" | * Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word "HONDA" | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-6000001 | * Serial number began: Z50A-6000001 | ||
==1976== | ==1976== | ||
[[Image:1976_honda_Z50a.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A]] | [[Image:1976_honda_Z50a.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A]][[Image:1976-Honda-Z50A-ParakeetYellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A in Parakeet Yellow]][[Image:1976-Honda-Z50A-ParakeetYellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A in Parakeet Yellow]] | ||
[[Image:1976-Honda-Z50A-ParakeetYellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A in Parakeet Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1976-Honda-Z50A-ParakeetYellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda Z50A in Parakeet Yellow]] | |||
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* Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word "HONDA" | * Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word "HONDA" | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" (in red and white) appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" (in red and white) appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-6100001 | * Serial number began: Z50A-6100001 | ||
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* Fuel tank stripe: dark blue with the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it | * Fuel tank stripe: dark blue with the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" (in red and white) appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" (in red and white) appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: chrome | * Fenders: chrome | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-6200003 | * Serial number began: Z50A-6200003 | ||
* However, don't be misled by the engine number which does not seem to correspond | * However, don't be misled by the engine number which does not seem to correspond | ||
* It starts | * It starts Z50E-6114616 | ||
==1978== | ==1978== | ||
[[Image:1978_honda_Z50a.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda Z50A]] | |||
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1978 Honda Z50A'78 Mini Trail bike | 1978 Honda Z50A'78 Mini Trail bike | ||
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* Fuel tank stripe: yellow, orange, red, and black with the word "HONDA" on the black and a flying wing above it | * Fuel tank stripe: yellow, orange, red, and black with the word "HONDA" on the black and a flying wing above it | ||
* Chain guard: black | * Chain guard: black | ||
* The word "Z50" (in orange, red, and white) appears on the left side cover | * The word "Z50" (in orange, red, and white) appears on the left side cover | ||
* Fenders: painted red | * Fenders: painted red | ||
* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc | * Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Serial number began: Z50A-6300003 | * Serial number began: Z50A-6300003 | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information Website] | *[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information Website] | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50A]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50A]] | ||
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