Description
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: AC151004398. The seller sent the bike to Iconic from Japan where he purchased it at auction.
The odometer shows 2,466 kilometers (1,532 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: PASS
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK LITTLE HIGH
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY
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: N/A
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90
Forks: OK SLIGHT RUST
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 117
Tire Date Code Rear: 127
Tire % Remaining Front: 80
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 32
Battery Standing Voltage:
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM:
Running Condition: STARTS AND STALLS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
STARTS AND STALLS SHOULD LOOK INTO THE CARB
TIRES AND TUBES OLD AND AGED
CHAIN DIRTY
Recommended repairs:
Carb service
Replace tires and tubes
Service chain
Modifications:
Decal.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Mandrake tires (likely original) with date codes of 117 and 127.
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 Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for approximately $550. Have any Dream 50 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
