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|name            = Honda Z50R
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|engine          = 50
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|compression      =
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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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==1983==
==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]]
[[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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==1984==
==1984==
[[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.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]]
[[Image:1984_honda_Z50r_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Z50R]]
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===Z50RD===
===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.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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==1996==
==1996==
[[Image:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R]]
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File:1996-honda-z-50-r-0.jpg|1996 Honda Z 50 R
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
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==1997==
==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]]
[[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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*[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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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50R]]
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[[Category:Honda Z series]]
[[Category:Honda Z series]]
[[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda Z50R
|photo=1979_honda_Z50r.jpg
|aka              =
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|parent_company  =
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|top_speed        =28 mph
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|spark_plug      =
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|suspension      =Rear: dual shock
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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]]

Latest revision as of 19:57, 23 November 2019

1996-honda-z-50-r-0.jpg
Honda Z50R
Manufacturer
Production 1979 - 1999
Class Minibike
Predecessor Honda Z50A
Successor Honda XR50R
Engine
50
Top Speed 28 mph
Spark Plug NGK CR6HSA '79-99 [1]
Final Drive Chain: 420x76 '82-99 [1]
Front Sprocket 14T '82-99 [1]
Rear Sprocket 37T '82-99 [1]
Front Tire 3.50-8 '82-99
Rear Tire 3.50-8 '82-99
Weight
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·

The Honda Z50R refers to a motorcycle produced by Honda Motorcycles belonging to its Z Series family of mini bikes. 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 Z50A and Z50J. The Z50R quickly evolved into a light-weight mini racing machine until 1999 when it was replaced by the XR50R in 2000.



1979[edit | edit source]

1979 Honda Z50R



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: 49cc OHC single cylinder
  • Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
  • Ignition: points
  • Exhaust pipe: on the right side of the bike
  • 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 C6HSA

1980[edit | edit source]

1980 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1981 Honda Z50R



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

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982[edit | edit source]

1982 Honda Z50R



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
  • Spark Plug Changed to: NGK CR6HSA

1983[edit | edit source]

1983 Honda Z50R
1983 Honda Z50R
1983 Honda Z50R
1983 Honda Z50R
1983 Honda Z50R
1983 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1984 Honda Z50R
1984 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1985 Honda Z50R



1985 Honda Z50R'85 Mini Trail bike

  • Available color: Blaze Red
  • The blue solo seat had a solid white "Z" graphic letter with cuts on the diagonals of the "Z"
  • 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

1986[edit | edit source]

Z50R[edit | edit source]

1986 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1986 Honda Z50RD
1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome
1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome
1986 Honda Z50RD Special in Chrome
1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD
1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD
1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD
1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD
1986 Honda Z50R "Special" Z50RD



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[edit | edit source]

1987 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1988 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1989 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1991 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1992 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1993 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1994 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

1995 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]


1996 Honda Z50R'96 bike

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

1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Honda Z50R
1997 Honda Z50R in White
1997 Honda Z50R in White
1997 Honda Z50R in White
1997 Honda Z50R in White



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[edit | edit source]

1998 Honda Z50R



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[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]


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1979 honda Z50r.jpg
Honda Z50R
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Minibike
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Top Speed 28 mph
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Rear: dual shock
Weight
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·


The Honda Z50R was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Honda in 1985.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.