Update 6/18: As an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title.
Honda has always been one of the world’s best at sub-100cc bikes, from commuter bikes for the people to full-on works racers. In the 1990s, they built an homage to the 1962 CR110 (Honda’s first 50cc GP racebike) with a model they called the Dream 50.
The Dream 50 was offered in Japan in 1997 (the CB50V) and 1998 (the CB50W) with the required equipment to be street legal and much more technology than you’d expect from the average 50cc bike – such as dual overhead camshafts as well as dual disc brakes front and rear.
The jewel of an engine was rated for 6 horsepower at just over 10,000 rpm, and the whole package weighed just 157 pounds dry. Honda would offer a race version called the CB50R in the US in 2004, but the CB50V and CB50W are the only to legally experience this little tribute on the street.
This example is VIN: AC151003069.
The odometer shows 2,235 KM which is 1,388 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: GOOD
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS (KEY)
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 0309
Tire Date Code Rear: 5107
Tire % Remaining Front: 0
Tire % Remaining Rear: 0
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 32
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.84V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.40V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
TIRES AGED
BRAKE FLUIDS FAILED MOISTURE TEST
Recommended service:
Replace both tires
Bleed both brake lines
Modifications:
The bike appears to be all stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop F18 tires which are aged out with date codes of 5107 and 0309.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with import paperwork. For approximately $750 Iconic can assist the auction winner obtaining a Washington state title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any Dream 50 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
