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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]].
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda Z50R
|photo            = 1996-honda-z-50-r-0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1979 - 1999
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda Z50A]]
|successor        = [[Honda XR50R]]
|class            =Minibike
|engine          = 50
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =28 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK CR6HSA}} '79-99 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          =
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|final_drive      = {{chain|420x76}} '82-99 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|front_sprocket  = 14T '82-99 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_sprocket    = 37T '82-99 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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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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1979 Honda Z50R'79 Mini Trail bike
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
* 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: 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
* 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
* Chain guard: black
    * No number plate on the left side
* No number plate on the left side
    * Chain guard: chrome
* Chain guard: chrome
    * Fenders: painted red
* Fenders: painted red
    * Grips: black
* Grips: black
    * Plastic levers: silver aluminum
* Plastic levers: silver aluminum
    * Engine: The tired OHV engine of the Z50A was replaced with a stronger 49cc OHC single cylinder
* Engine: 49cc OHC single cylinder
    * Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
    * Ignition: points
* Ignition: points
    * Exhaust pipe: went to the left side of the bike rather than on the right
* Exhaust pipe: on the right side of the bike
    * 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
 
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK C6HSA|C6HSA]]


==1980==
==1980==
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1980 Honda Z50R'80 Mini Trail bike
1980 Honda Z50R'80 Mini Trail bike


    * Like the previous year, it was available in the one color: Tahitian Red
* 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 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 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 chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
    * The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
    * The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
    * It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
    * The saddle had a red "Z" on each side
* The saddle had a red "Z" on each side
    * The serial number began: AB02-5100007
* The serial number began: AB02-5100007


==1981==
==1981==
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1981 Honda Z50R'81 Mini Trail bike
1981 Honda Z50R'81 Mini Trail bike


    * Like the previous year, it was available in the one color: Tahitian Red
* 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 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 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 chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
    * The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
    * The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
    * It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
    * 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
 
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]


==1982==
==1982==
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1982 Honda Z50R'82 Mini Trail bike
1982 Honda Z50R'82 Mini Trail bike


    * Finally the Tahitian Red was replaced with another color: Blaze Red
* 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 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 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 chain guard was chrome but the fenders were painted red
    * The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
* The grips were black and the plastic levers were silver aluminum
    * The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
* The engine was a 49cc OHC single cylinder
    * It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
* It had a 3-speed transmission with an automatic clutch
    * 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
* Spark Plug Changed to: NGK [[NGK CR6HSA|CR6HSA]]


==1983==
==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Z50r.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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1983 Honda Z50R'83 Mini Trail bike
1983 Honda Z50R'83 Mini Trail bike


    * Available color: Blaze Red
* Available color: Blaze Red
    * The black solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* The black solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
    * 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_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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1984 Honda Z50R'84 Mini Trail bike
1984 Honda Z50R'84 Mini Trail bike


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


==1985==
==1985==
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1985 Honda Z50R'85 Mini Trail bike
1985 Honda Z50R'85 Mini Trail bike


    * Available color: Blaze Red
* Available color: Blaze Red
    * The blue solo seat had a white "Z" graphic letter
* 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 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
* 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==
==1986==
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1986 Honda Z50R'86 bike
1986 Honda Z50R'86 bike


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


===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.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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1987 Honda Z50R'87 bike
1987 Honda Z50R'87 bike


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


==1988==
==1988==
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1988 Honda Z50R'88 bike
1988 Honda Z50R'88 bike


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


==1989==
==1989==
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1989 Honda Z50R'89 bike
1989 Honda Z50R'89 bike


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


==1991==
==1991==
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1991 Honda Z50R'91 bike
1991 Honda Z50R'91 bike


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


==1992==
==1992==
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1992 Honda Z50R'92 bike
1992 Honda Z50R'92 bike


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




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1993 Honda Z50R'93 bike
1993 Honda Z50R'93 bike


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


==1994==
==1994==
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1994 Honda Z50R'94 bike
1994 Honda Z50R'94 bike


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


==1995==
==1995==
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1995 Honda Z50R'95 bike
1995 Honda Z50R'95 bike


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


==1996==
==1996==
[[Image:1996_honda_Z50r.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Z50R]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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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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1996 Honda Z50R'96 bike
1996 Honda Z50R'96 bike


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


==1997==
==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]]
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1997 Honda Z50R'97 bike
1997 Honda Z50R'97 bike


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


==1998==
==1998==
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1998 Honda Z50R'98 bike
1998 Honda Z50R'98 bike


    * The primary color was Shasta White
* The primary color was Shasta White
    * The "50R" logo on the seat was black
* The "50R" logo on the seat was black
    * 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
 
 
==See Also==
*[[Honda Z50A]]
*[[Honda Z50J]]


== 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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|name            = Honda Z50R
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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==
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