1988 Honda Zb50 on 2040-motos

US $2500

Year:1988 Mileage:325

Location:

Bethany, Oklahoma, United States

Honda zb50 photos

Honda zb50 description

THIS IS AN UNRESTORED ALL ORIGINAL Honda ZB50!

Made in 1988, first year to be brought to the states. It is only missing one small piece (the heat shield for the exhaust). Otherwise, this bike is in excellent shape and ready to ride! Starts and runs great! Please see all photos and feel free to send us a message with any questions. Buyer is responsible for shipping, although we can help with a quote if needed. Not currently titled, sold with notarized bill of sale. Thanks for looking!

Some information/facts/wiki on this 1988 ZB50:

The ZB50 became available for the first year in the United States in 1988. They only produced 3058 of these! The ZB50 is characterized by a perimeter twin spar frame, giving it the appearance of a miniature sportbike. 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.

The electrical system is 12 volt and the ignition is a solid state electronic CDI.

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.

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).

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