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|production=1968-1978 (US)<br>1969-1973 (Europe & Japan) |
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|successor=[[Honda Z50J]] (Europe & Japan)<br>[[Honda Z50R]] (US) |
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The '''Honda Z50A''' was produced from 19 |
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==History== |
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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. |
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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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.honda.com/ Official Honda Site] |
*[http://www.honda.com/ Official Honda Site] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50A]] |
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z50A]] |
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Revision as of 00:21, 24 June 2021
 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 |
The Honda Z50A was produced from 19
History
The Honda Z50A was the second generation of Honda's Z50 Series of minibikes. Though its predecessor, the 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 49 cc (3.0 cu in) single-cylinder four-stroke 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 Z50R. In Europe and Japan, the Z50A was renamed the 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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