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The '''Honda Z50R''' refers to a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[List of Honda motorcycles|Honda Motorcycles]] belonging to its [[Z Series]] family of [[mini bike]]s. It began production in 1979 as Honda's answer to the increasing demand for mini [[dirt bikes]] to be used on the track, as opposed to their traditional trail bike used more for leisure, such as the [[Honda Z50A|Z50A]] and [[Honda Z50J|Z50J]]. The Z50R quickly evolved into a light-weight mini racing machine until 1999 when it was replaced by the [[Honda XR50|XR50R]] in 2000. | The '''Honda Z50R''' refers to a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[List of Honda motorcycles|Honda Motorcycles]] belonging to its [[Z Series]] family of [[mini bike]]s. It began production in 1979 as Honda's answer to the increasing demand for mini [[dirt bikes]] to be used on the track, as opposed to their traditional trail bike used more for leisure, such as the [[Honda Z50A|Z50A]] and [[Honda Z50J|Z50J]]. The Z50R quickly evolved into a light-weight mini racing machine until 1999 when it was replaced by the [[Honda XR50|XR50R]] in 2000. | ||
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* Grips: black | * Grips: black | ||
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum | * Plastic levers: silver aluminum | ||
* Engine: 49cc OHC single cylinder | * Engine: The tired OHV engine of the Z50A was replaced with a stronger 49cc OHC single cylinder | ||
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
* Ignition: points | * Ignition: points | ||
* Exhaust pipe: | * Exhaust pipe: went to the left side of the bike rather than on the right | ||
* There is no number plate on the right side | * There is no number plate on the right side | ||
* Unlike the following years, there is no logo on the side of the saddle | * Unlike the following years, there is no logo on the side of the saddle | ||
* Serial number began: AB02-5000009 | * Serial number began: AB02-5000009 | ||
==1980== | ==1980== | ||
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* The saddle had a red "Z" on each side | * The saddle had a red "Z" on each side | ||
* The serial number began JH2AB0200BS200001 | * The serial number began JH2AB0200BS200001 | ||
==1982== | ==1982== | ||
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* The saddle had a white "50R" on each side | * The saddle had a white "50R" on each side | ||
* The serial number began: JH2AB0207CS300002 | * The serial number began: JH2AB0207CS300002 | ||
==1983== | ==1983== | ||
[[Image:1983_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]] | [[Image:1983_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]] | ||
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* The number plates were yellow with a white "50R" decals. | * The number plates were yellow with a white "50R" decals. | ||
* The serial number began: JH2AB0204DS400012 | * The serial number began: JH2AB0204DS400012 | ||
==1984== | ==1984== | ||
[[Image:1984_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]] | [[Image:1984_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]][[Image:1984_honda_Z50r_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]] | ||
[[Image:1984_honda_Z50r_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]] | |||
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* Available color: Blaze Red | * Available color: Blaze Red | ||
* The blue solo seat had a | * The blue solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter | ||
* The number plates were yellow with no decals | * The number plates were yellow with no decals | ||
* The wing decal was red, white, and blue | * The wing decal was red, white, and blue | ||
* The shock springs were blue | * The shock springs were blue | ||
* The serial number began: JH2AB0209FS600001 | * The serial number began: JH2AB0209FS600001 | ||
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===Z50RD=== | ===Z50RD=== | ||
[[Image:1986_honda_Z50rd.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD]] | [[Image:1986_honda_Z50rd.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome]] | ||
[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome]] | |||
[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome]] | |||
[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome | |||
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==1996== | ==1996== | ||
[[Image:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R]] | |||
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==1997== | ==1997== | ||
[[Image:1997_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R]] | [[Image:1997_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R]] | ||
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* The fuel tank logo was redesigned to include a yellow Honda wing logo | * The fuel tank logo was redesigned to include a yellow Honda wing logo | ||
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*WK700001 | * The serial number began: JH2AB020*WK700001 | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information and Website] | *[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information and Website] | ||
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