Description
Please note: This bike has only roller miles and has never been started as such there is no cold start video.
The Joker first appeared in Japan in 1996 as a 50cc two stroke scooter. The Joker later made it’s way to Europe and to the US shores, however it was rebadged as a SRX50 and was also available with a 90cc engine. Per cmsnl.com “Although guilty of over ‘Americanisation’ the styling is actually rather cute, and was aimed by Honda for their Japanese home market well known for their penchant for vintage products. The SRX50 Shadow as it is known in Europe and Joker in Japan has a 41.1mm bore with 39mm stroke giving a swept volume of 49cc.”
The power plant makes 4.9 horse power and 4.5 pound feet of torque from a 49cc air cooled, carbureted, two stroke engine. With fluids it tips the scales at 196 pounds and has a 1.5 gallon fuel tank. “Oddly the model is only sold in the U.K as a grey import, maybe Honda think the ‘Brits’ are too conservative for this stylised design. The number seen on the city streets of London and elsewhere may prove that Honda, this time at least got their marketing strategy wrong! And although looking like a marriage between a Vespa and a Harley, this model was never exported to the USA either.”
Sporting drum brakes in the rear and a front disk, the Joker is belt drive and is capable of attaining 114 miles per gallon from a 3 speed transmission with an automatic clutch.
This example is VIN: AAF42. The seller states he purchased the bike from “Saman, a private importer from Japan.”
The odometer shows 3 miles. The seller states “the bike has been in storage for the last twenty three years, and has never been run. It still has the oil in it from the factory.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 3
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: EMPTY NEW FROM FACTORY
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: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: GOOD
Headlight High Beam: NEEDS TO BE RUNNING
Headlight Low Beam: NEEDS TO BE RUNNING
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: NEEDS TO BE RUNNING
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: PASS
Shock/s: PASS
Tire Date Code Front: 029
Tire Date Code Rear: 239
Tire % Remaining Front: 95
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95
Tire Press. Front: 15
Tire Press. Rear: 15
Battery Standing Voltage: NEVER FILLED OR CHARGED FROM FACTORY
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: TBD NEEDS TO BE RUNNING
Running Condition: TBD NEVER PREPPED
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•BATTERY NEEDS TO BE FILLED
•OIL RES NEEDS TO BE FILLED
•FRONT BRAKE FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•NEED TO TEST HEADLIGHT
•NEED TO TEST CHARGING SYSTEM
•TIRES AGED
Recommended Repairs:
•Prep scooter for street use (PDI)
•Fill and charge battery
•Fill oil reservoir
•Flush front brake line
•Replace tires
Modifications:
The seller states “none.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC 56J tires with date codes of 029 and 239.
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 only. Have any Joker 50 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
