Honda ZB50
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1987-1988 (1988 U.S., Canada, Western-Europe) |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 49 cc SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled |
| 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) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 7 litres (1.8 US gal) |
| Related | Honda Z series |
The ZB50 is a small 50 cc 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 & 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.
Specifications
| Total length | 1,500 mm (59 in) |
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| Total width | 620 mm (24 in) |
| Total height | 910 mm (36 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,065 mm (41.9 in) |
| Dry Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Engine type | Air-cooled 4-cycle SOHC single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 49 cc (3.0 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 39.0 mm x 41.4 mm |
| Max Power output | 2.6 PS (2.6 hp) |
| Max Torque | 4.7 N·m (3.5 ft·lbf) at 4500 rpm |
| Max speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Carburetor type | Keihin PB 12, 13 mm piston-valve carburetor, with a butterfly style manual choke |
| Lubrication | Forced and wet sump |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7 L (1.8 US gal) |
| Reserve capacity | 1 L (0.26 US gal) |
| Load Capacity | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, operated both by centrifugal action and by gear-lever. |
| Transmission type | 3-speed |
| Gear ratios | 1st: 3.272, 2nd: 1.823, 3rd: 1.190 |
| Reduction gear ratio | Primary: 4.058, Secondary: 2.600 |
| Starter | Kick |
| Ignition | Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI Magneto) system |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Tire sizes (F/R) | 3.50-10 2PR / 3.50-10 2PR |
| Front Brake | Drum, cable operated |
| Rear Brake | Drum, rod operated |
| Frame type | Twin spar perimeter |
Model information
The ZB50 is a street legal motorcycle, powered by a 4-stroke 49 cc overhead cam engine. Unlike the Z50R, the ZB50 engine features a roller bearing camshaft, an automatic cam chain tensioner, and a 10:1 compression ratio, NGK CR6HS spark plug.[1]
The electrical system is 12 volt and the ignition is a solid state electronic CDI.[1]
The carburetor has stock settings of 1-3/4 turns out for the air screw, the jet needle is set at the 3rd groove from the top, the float level is 18 mm, and it has a #75 main jet.[1]
The transmission is 3-speed constant mesh, with a 3-up shift pattern, it uses a wet multi-plate centrifugal clutch, with the following gear ratios: 1st 3.272, 2nd 1.823, and 3rd 1.190. It has a primary reduction ratio of: 4.058, and a secondary reduction ratio of 2.6 via the chain drive (15 tooth front sprocket and 39 tooth rear sprocket).[1]
Canadian and U.S. versions differ by the speedometer units, where Canadian speedometers use metric units, and U.S. speedometers use English units [1] The Western-Europe versions differ, accordingly to the country they are meant for with -headlight -headlight brackets -fenders -tail -plateholder(Netherlands)
References
1. 1988 Honda ZB50 Service Manual
