Editing Honda Z50R

=MiniTrail=
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.




==1979==
[[Image:1979_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda Z50R]]
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1979 Honda Z50R'79 Mini Trail bike

* Like the previous two years of the Z50A models, it was available in the one color: Tahitian Red
* Fuel tank: had just the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it
* Fuel tank itself had a new shape: the rear part was tapered down to look like the tank from a larger bike
* Chain guard: black
* No number plate on the left side
* Chain guard: chrome
* Fenders: painted red
* Grips: black
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum
* Engine: The tired OHV engine of the Z50A was replaced with a stronger 49cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Ignition: points
* Exhaust pipe: went to the left side of the bike rather than on the right
* There is no number plate on the right side
* Unlike the following years, there is no logo on the side of the saddle
* Serial number began: AB02-5000009


==1980==
[[Image:1980_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda Z50R]]
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1980 Honda Z50R'80 Mini Trail bike

* Like the previous year, it was available in the one color: Tahitian Red
* The fuel tank has the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it
* The number plates on both the left and right side had the decal "50R" on them
* The chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* The saddle had a red "Z" on each side
* The serial number began: AB02-5100007

==1981==
[[Image:1981_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Z50R]]
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1981 Honda Z50R'81 Mini Trail bike

* Like the previous year, it was available in the one color: Tahitian Red
* The fuel tank has the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it
* The number plates on both the left and right side had a larger decal "50R" on them
* The chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* The saddle had a red "Z" on each side
* The serial number began JH2AB0200BS200001

==1982==
[[Image:1982_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Z50R]]
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1982 Honda Z50R'82 Mini Trail bike

* Finally the Tahitian Red was replaced with another color: Blaze Red
* The fuel tank has the word "HONDA" and a flying wing above it
* The number plates on both the left and right side were white with a red "Z" on them
* The chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* The saddle had a white "50R" on each side
* The serial number began: JH2AB0207CS300002

==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
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1983 Honda Z50R'83 Mini Trail bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* The black solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The number plates were yellow with a white "50R" decals.
* The serial number began: JH2AB0204DS400012


==1984==
[[Image:1984_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]][[Image:1984_honda_Z50r_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]]
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1984 Honda Z50R'84 Mini Trail bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* The blue solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The number plates were yellow with a white "50R" decal
* The shock springs were red
* Engine: 49cc OHC four-stroke, 2-valve, single cylinder
* Control: Adjustable throttle stop
* Transmission: Three-speed with automatic clutch
* Suspension: Full suspension front and rear
* Wheelbase: 895mm (35.2 in.)
* Dry weight: 49.5 kg (109.1 lb)
* Seat height: 575mm (22.6 in.)
* The serial number began: JH2AB0204ES500001

==1985==
[[Image:1985_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda Z50R]]
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1985 Honda Z50R'85 Mini Trail bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* The blue solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The number plates were yellow with no decals
* The wing decal was red, white, and blue
* The shock springs were blue
* The serial number began: JH2AB0209FS600001

==1986==
===Z50R===
[[Image:1986_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R]]
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1986 Honda Z50R'86 bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* The red solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The number plates were white with no decals
* The wing decal was red, white, and blue
* The wheels were painted gold
* The serial number began: JH2AB0203GS700001

===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-124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
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1986 Honda Z50RD'86 Special

* Available color: Chrome
* All the steel parts were chrome plated
* The seat and grips were red
* The number plates were white
* The wing decal was red, white, and blue
* The serial number began: JH2AB0203GS700001

==1987==
[[Image:1987_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Honda Z50R]]
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1987 Honda Z50R'87 bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* Frame, fenders and shock springs were Shasta White
* The red solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The number plates were red with no decals
* The wing decal was red, white, and blue.
* The wheels were painted gold
* The serial number began: JH2AB0203GS700001

==1988==
[[Image:1988_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda Z50R]]
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	1988 Honda Z50R'88 bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* The frame, fenders, shock springs, number plates, and wheels were Shasta White
* The number plate changed from an oval to a trapezoid
* The blue solo seat had the word "HONDA"
* The tank had a large "Z" with the number "50R" beneath it
* The number plates were white with no decals
* The wheels were white
* There was no wing decal
* Finally the ignition used a CD
* The serial number began: JH2AB0207JS900001

==1989==
[[Image:1989_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda Z50R]]
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1989 Honda Z50R'89 bike

* Available color: Blaze Red
* the frame, number plates, and wheels were Shasta White
* The fuel tank, seat, front and rear fenders were red
* The solo seat had the letter "Z" logo
* There was a new style wing logo on the tank
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*KS000001

==1991==
[[Image:1991_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Honda Z50R]]
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1991 Honda Z50R'91 bike

* The primary color was now Shasta White
* The seat was still red with a red "50R" logo on a white graphic background
* The "HONDA" logo and number plate panel were blue
* The large "Z" logo on the tank was red and blue
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*MS000004

==1992==
[[Image:1992_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1992 Honda Z50R]]
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1992 Honda Z50R'92 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White, although the seat was still red with a white "50R" logo.
* The fuel tank wing logo was deleted
* The "HONDA" logo and number plate panel were blue
* The large "Z" logo was red and blue
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*NK100001




==1993==
[[Image:1993_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Honda Z50R]]
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1993 Honda Z50R'93 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The tank logo reads "Z50R" and the "HONDA" seat logo was white
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*PK200001

==1994==
[[Image:1994_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Z50R]]
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1994 Honda Z50R'94 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The XR style graphics "50R" on the seat was white
* The fuel tank logo reads "Z" (blue) and "HONDA" (red)
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*RK300001

==1995==
[[Image:1995_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda Z50R]]
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1995 Honda Z50R'95 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The fuel tank logo "Z" was red and the logo "HONDA" was purple along with the outline
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*SK400001

==1996==
[[Image:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R]]
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1996 Honda Z50R'96 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The fuel tank logo was redesigned
* The serial number beganL JH2AB020*TK500001

==1997==
[[Image:1997_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
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1997 Honda Z50R'97 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The number plate was now white
* The fuel tank logo was redesigned with new color: black, white, and red
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*VK600001

==1998==
[[Image:1998_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Z50R]]
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1998 Honda Z50R'98 bike

* The primary color was Shasta White
* The "50R" logo on the seat was black
* The fuel tank logo was redesigned to include a yellow Honda wing logo
* The serial number began: JH2AB020*WK700001


==See Also==
*[[Honda Z50A]]
*[[Honda Z50J]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information and Website]

[[Category:Honda motorcycles]][[Category:1970s motorcycles]][[Category:1980s motorcycles]][[Category:1990s motorcycles]]


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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.
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 * Grips: black
 * 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
 * Ignition: points
-* Exhaust pipe: on the right side of the bike
+* Exhaust pipe: went to the left side of the bike rather than on the right
 * There is no number plate on the right side
 * Unlike the following years, there is no logo on the side of the saddle
 * Serial number began: AB02-5000009
-* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK C6HSA|C6HSA]]
 ==1980==
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 * The saddle had a red "Z" on each side
 * The serial number began JH2AB0200BS200001
-[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]
 ==1982==
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 * The saddle had a white "50R" on each side
 * The serial number began: JH2AB0207CS300002
-* Spark Plug Changed to: NGK [[NGK CR6HSA|CR6HSA]]
 ==1983==
 [[Image:1983_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
-[[Image:1983-Honda-Z50R-Orange-6958-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
-[[Image:1983-Honda-Z50R-Orange-6958-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
-[[Image:1983-Honda-Z50R-Orange-6958-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
-[[Image:1983-Honda-Z50R-Orange-6958-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
-[[Image:1983-Honda-Z50R-Orange-6958-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Z50R]]
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 * The number plates were yellow with a white "50R" decals.
 * The serial number began: JH2AB0204DS400012
 ==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
-* The blue solo seat had a solid white "Z" graphic letter with cuts on the diagonals of the "Z"
+* The blue solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
 * The number plates were yellow with no decals
 * The wing decal was red, white, and blue
 * The shock springs were blue
-* Spark Plug NGK C6H or Denso U20FS (USA)
-* Spark Plug NGK CR6HS or Denso U20FSR-L (Canada)
-* Carb I.D. PA03D
 * The serial number began: JH2AB0209FS600001
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 ===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-124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]][[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" 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-124-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
-[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
-[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
-[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
-[[Image:1986-Honda-Z50RD-Chrome-124-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD]]
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 ==1996==
-<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
+[[Image:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R]]
-File:1996-honda-z-50-r-0.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
+<br style="clear: left"/>
-File:1996-honda-z-50-r-1.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
-File:1996-honda-z-50-r-2.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
-File:1996-honda-z-50-r-3.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
-File:1996-honda-z-50-r-4.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
-File:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R
-</gallery>
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 ==1997==
-[[Image:1997_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R]]
+[[Image:1997_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]][[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
-[[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
-[[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
-[[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
-[[Image:1997-Honda-Z50R-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Honda Z50R in White]]
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 == External links ==
 *[http://www.hondaminitrail50.com The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information and Website]
-{{motorcycle-stub}}
-{{Honda}}
-[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50R]]
+[[Category:Honda motorcycles]][[Category:1970s motorcycles]][[Category:1980s motorcycles]][[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:Honda Z series]]
-[[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]]
-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Honda Z50R
-|photo=1979_honda_Z50r.jpg
-|aka              =
-|manufacturer     = Honda
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1985
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            =Minibike
-|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      =
-|compression      =
-|top_speed        =28 mph
-|power            =
-|torque           =
-|fuel_system      = carburetor
-|ignition         =
-|spark_plug       =
-|battery          =
-|transmission     = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
-|frame            =
+{{motorcycle-stub}}
-|suspension       =Rear: dual shock
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-|rake_trail       =
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-}}
-The '''[[Honda]] Z50R''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[Honda]] in 1985.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke.
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
-[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
-[[Category:Honda motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]