Honda Z50R

Z50R
	1993 Honda Z50R (Baja)
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1979-1999
Predecessor	Honda Z50A
Successor	Honda XR50R
Class	Minibike
Engine	49 cc (3.0 cu in), OHC, air-cooled, four stroke, single
Transmission	3-speed semi-automatic transmission
Frame type	Backbone
Related	Honda Z100 Honda Z series, Honda Z50M, Honda Z50A, Honda Z50J;

The Honda Z50R is a motorcycle produced by Honda, in the Honda Z series family of minibikes. It began production in 1979 as Honda’s answer to the increasing demand for mini dirt bikes to be used on the track, as opposed to their traditional trail bike used more for leisure, such as the Z50A and Z50J.

In 1986 Honda produced a “Special Edition” all chrome dealer model of the Z50R which they called the Z50RD. The RD had similar specs, but it was almost all chrome and polished, with red grips and seat.

The Z50R quickly evolved into a light-weight mini racing motorcycle until 1999, when it was replaced by the Honda XR50R in 2000.