Honda ZB50
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ManufacturerHonda
Production1987–1988 (1988 U.S., Canada, Western-Europe)
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in), SOHC, 2-valve, four-stroke, air-cooled, single
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1987–1988 (1988 U.S., Canada, Western-Europe) |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), SOHC, 2-valve, four-stroke, air-cooled, single |
| Power | 2.6 PS (1.9 kW; 2.6 hp) |
| Transmission | 3-speed semi-automatic |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Tires | Front: 3.50-10 2PR Rear: 3.50-10 2PR |
| Rake, trail | Rake: 25 degrees Trail: 64 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,065 mm (41.9 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,500 mm (59 in) W: 620 mm (24 in) H: 910 mm (36 in) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) [citation needed] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L (1.5 imp gal; 1.8 US gal) |
| Related | Honda Z series |
The ZB50 is a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) motorcycle produced by Honda belonging to its Z Series family of mini bikes. The ZB50 is very similar to the Monkey-R and Monkey-RT which were marketed only in Japan in 1987 and 1988.
The ZB50 was available in 1988 in the United States, Canada and western Europe. Only 3058 were produced for the US market as the bike proved too expensive to mass-produce. The ZB50 was offered as a street and trail alternative to the Z50R, which was geared more towards dirt-track riders. The ZB50 is characterized by a perimeter twin spar frame, giving it the appearance of a miniature sportbike.
