Honda Spree
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| 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 mph).
Model year changes
- 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
| 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
| 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 kg (86 lb) '86: 41.8 kg (92 lb) After '86: 42.5 kg (94 lb) |
| 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 psi, 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) |
| 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 |
| 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
- [2] - Jason Carr's Spree page
- [3] - SonicJay's Spree Headquarters
- [4] - Spree Repairing
- [http://www3.telus.net/dougsimpson/OldScoot.html - honda spree info