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|caption = Honda Z50A-K1 |
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|manufacturer=[[Honda]] |
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|production=1968-1978 (US)<br>1969-1973 (Europe & Japan) |
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|predecessor=[[Honda Z50M]] |
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|successor=[[Honda Z50J]] (Europe & Japan)<br>[[Honda Z50R]] (US) |
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|transmission= 3-speed [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]] |
|transmission= 3-speed [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]] |
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The '''Honda Z50A''' was the second generation of [[Honda]]'s [[Honda Z series|Z50 Series]] of [[minibike]]s. Though its predecessor, the [[Honda Z50M|Z50M]], was available in Europe and Japan a few years previously, in 1968, the Z50A-KO "Hard Tail", sometimes referred to as the "High Bar" or the "Slantguard", was the first of the Z50 series to be released to the American market. Upon its release, this bike was considered to be a significant leap in technology in comparison to other minibikes on the market at the time. This was partly because of its efficient {{convert|49|cc|adj=on|abbr=on}} [[Single-cylinder engine|single-cylinder]] [[Four-stroke-engine|four-stroke]] [[OHC|overhead cam]] engine with [[semi-automatic transmission]]. Street-legal lighting and lowered bars were added on the 1969/70 K1 "Short Tail", the 1970/71 K2 "Long Tail", and in 1972, after frame cracking became a growing issue, Honda incorporated rear suspension on the bike. The Z50A "Soft Tail" remained on the American market until after model year 1978, when it was replaced by the [[Honda Z50R|Z50R]]. In Europe and Japan, the Z50A was renamed the [[Honda Z50J|Z50J]] in 1973, and remained on the market until 1999. The Z50JP is still available in Japan and through exporters in the United Kingdom. |
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The '''Honda Z50A''' is a small [[motorcycle]] with a {{convert|49|cc|adj=on|abbr=on}} [[Single-cylinder engine|single-cylinder]] [[Four-stroke-engine|four-stroke]] [[OHC|overhead cam]] engine and a [[semi-automatic transmission]]. It was made by [[Honda]] from 1968 to 1978 and it was the second generation of the [[Honda Z series|Z50 Series]] of [[minibike]]s.<ref name="Polson">{{cite book |last1=Polson` |first1=Jeremy |title=Honda Mini Trail Enthusiasts Guide |date=2016 |publisher=Wolfgang Publications Inc. |location=Stillwater MN |isbn=978-1-941064-32-0 |page=14 |edition=1st}}</ref> |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.honda.com/ Official Honda Site] |
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== Z50A designs == |
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The 1968-1971 Z50As were known as the "Hard Tail" because of their lack of rear shock absorbers.<ref name="Polson"/> 1968 was also called a K0,<ref name="Polson"/> a 1969-1970 is called a K1<ref name="Polson"/> and a 1970-71 are referred to as K2s.<ref name="Polson"/> Rear shock absorbers were added to the Z50A in 1972 and it was referred to as a K3.<ref name="Polson"/> |
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==History== |
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The 1968 sometimes referred to as the "High Bar" or the "Slantguard", was the first of the Z50 series to be released to the American market. The bikes had white handgrips and 8 inch wheels. They came in with a two tone paint job.<ref name="Monkey">{{cite web |last1=Chung |first1=Dennis |title=What The Heck Is A Monkey Bike? |url=https://www.motorcycle.com/how-to/what-the-heck-is-a-monkey-bike |website=Motorcycle.com |publisher=VerticalScope Inc. |access-date=24 June 2021}}</ref> |
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In 1969, Honda released the K1 which added street legal lighting. Lower handlebars were fitted on the 1969/1970 K1 "short tail" as well as a license plate mount. |
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In 1972, after frame cracking became a growing issue, Honda incorporated rear suspension on the bike. The Z50A "Soft Tail" remained on the American market until after model year 1978, when it was replaced by the [[Honda Z50R|Z50R]]. In Europe and Japan, the Z50A was renamed the [[Honda Z50J|Z50J]] in 1973, and remained on the market until 1999. |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of scooter manufacturers]] |
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* [[Minibike]] |
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* [[Pocketbike]] |
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* [[Pit bike]] |
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* [[Types of motorcycles]] |
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==References== |
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{{Honda minibikes}} |
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50A]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 26 February 2023
 Honda Z50A-K1 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1968-1978 (US) 1969-1973 (Europe & Japan) |
| Predecessor | Honda Z50M |
| Successor | Honda Z50J (Europe & Japan) Honda Z50R (US) |
| Class | Minibike |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, four-stroke, single |
| Transmission | 3-speed semi-automatic |
| Frame type | Backbone |
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The Honda Z50A is a small motorcycle with a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) single-cylinder four-stroke overhead cam engine and a semi-automatic transmission. It was made by Honda from 1968 to 1978 and it was the second generation of the Z50 Series of minibikes.[1]
Z50A designs[edit]
The 1968-1971 Z50As were known as the "Hard Tail" because of their lack of rear shock absorbers.[1] 1968 was also called a K0,[1] a 1969-1970 is called a K1[1] and a 1970-71 are referred to as K2s.[1] Rear shock absorbers were added to the Z50A in 1972 and it was referred to as a K3.[1]
History[edit]
The 1968 sometimes referred to as the "High Bar" or the "Slantguard", was the first of the Z50 series to be released to the American market. The bikes had white handgrips and 8 inch wheels. They came in with a two tone paint job.[2]
In 1969, Honda released the K1 which added street legal lighting. Lower handlebars were fitted on the 1969/1970 K1 "short tail" as well as a license plate mount.
In 1972, after frame cracking became a growing issue, Honda incorporated rear suspension on the bike. The Z50A "Soft Tail" remained on the American market until after model year 1978, when it was replaced by the Z50R. In Europe and Japan, the Z50A was renamed the Z50J in 1973, and remained on the market until 1999.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Polson`, Jeremy (2016). Honda Mini Trail Enthusiasts Guide (1st ed.). Stillwater MN: Wolfgang Publications Inc. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-941064-32-0.
- ^ Chung, Dennis. "What The Heck Is A Monkey Bike?". Motorcycle.com. VerticalScope Inc. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
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