A 1985 Honda Spree, missing the rare easily lost vacuum operated fuel shutoff valve cover.
The Honda Spree or Nifty 50 (NQ50) was a small 49 cc motor scooter made by Honda in the mid 1980s. Honda marketed three different models based on the Spree's design. In most states it was legally classified as a moped and could reach a top speed of roughly 50 Kilometres per hour (30 Miles per hour).
1985: For 1985, the Spree logo changed from a smaller italic font to a larger cursive font. The white exterior color was replaced with black. The Spree logo was changed to a cursive look with a long tailed S
1986: The Spree gets a kick start. The white color was back. A limited edition green was also offered for this model year. The Spree logo changed again to an easier to read cursive version.
1987: A blue color is offered. The dash, front signal lamps and tail lamps were redesigned to a more aerodynamic shape. Also added was a glovebox located behind the shield or front of the scooter located underneath the handlebars and in front of the floorboard.
VIN Codes and Colors
VIN Codes
Year
Colors
VIN
IOWA VIN
Engine Code
Iowa Engine
Product Code
1984
Sparkling Red, Cortina White
JH2AF060*ES000004
JH2AF061*ES013344
AF05E-2000001
AF05E-2013351
GK8
1985
Sparkling Red, Black
JH2AF060*FS000001
JH2AF061*FS000001
AF05E-2013351
AF05E-2013351
GK8
1986
Sparkling Red, Black, *Shasta White/Lollipop Green
JH2AF060*GS200001
JH2AF061*GS000001
AF05E-2200001
AF05E-2200001
GK8
1987
Sparkling Red, Black, Kriti Blue
JH2AF060*HS300001
JH2AF061*HS300001
AF06E-2400001
AF06E-2400001
GK8
*The Shasta White/Lollipop Green color combination was only available on the NQ50D Spree Special.
Specifications
Dimensions
Length
1,530 mm (60.2 in) After '86: 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Width
590 mm (23.2 in)
Height
925 mm (36.4 in) After '86: 950 mm (37.4 in)
Wheel base
1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Ground Clearance
105 mm (4.1 in)
Dry Weight
39 Kilogram (86 Pound (mass)) '86: 41.8 kg (92 lb) After '86: 42.5 kg (94 lb)
Frame
Type
backbone shaped
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork, 56 mm (2.2 in) travel
Rear Suspension
Swing Arm 58 mm (2.3 in) travel After '86: 45.5 mm (1.79 in)
Maximum Weight Capacity
82 kg (180 lb)
Front Tire
2-50-10-2PR (1.25 Kgf/cm², 18 Pound-force per square inch, 120 KPa)
Rear Tire
2-50-10-2PR (1.75 kg/cm², 24 psi, 170 kPa)
Brakes
Internal Expanding Shoes
Fuel Capacity
2.5 L (0.66 U.S. gal)
Caster Angle
27 degrees
Trail
76 mm (3.0 in)
Engine
Type
Air cooled 2-stroke single cylinder with a 15 degree incline from vertical
Bore & Stroke
41.0 x 37.4 mm (1.61 x 1.47 in)
Displacement
49 cubic centimeters (3.0 ci.)
Compression Ratio
7.2:1 86: 6.8:1 After '86:6.8:1 (7.0:1 Iowa)
Lubrication
Oil injection mixed with gasoline
Engine Weight
10 kg (22 lb) After '85: 11 kg (24 lb)
Idle
800 +/- 100 rpm
Carburetor
Model
PA29C After '86: PA29H (PA29L Iowa)
Air screw settings
1⅞ turns out '86: 1½ turns out After '86: 1⅜ turns out
Float level
12.2 mm (0.48 in)
External links
[1] - Hondaspree.net, Forum devoted to the repair and maintenance of Honda Spree, Elite, and other Honda 50 cc scooters
