Honda Z50A, Mini Trail

1968-69 Honda Z50A Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch The early units used a #415 drive chain while the later units used a #420
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Model ID	Z50AK0
Colors	Candy Red Bright Yellow

• The top part of the fuel tank was white and the fenders were chrome
• The grips and plastic levers were also white
• Serial number began: Z50A-100001

1969-70 Honda Z50AK1 Mini Trail
(overlapping the first series K0)

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Model ID	Z50AK0
Colors	Candy Red Bright Yellow Candy Blue

• The top part of the fuel tank was silver
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips and plastic levers: black
• Serial number began: Z50A-120088

1970-71 Honda Z50AK2 Mini Trail bike
(overlapping the K1 series)

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Candy Ruby Red Mexican Yellow Candy Sapphire Blue
Fenders	chrome
Grips	black
plastic levers	silver aluminum
Rear fender	longer than previous models
Serial number began	Z50A-270236

1972 Honda Z50AK3 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Candy Gold Light Ruby Red
Fenders	chrome
Grips	black
plastic levers	silver aluminum
Rear fender	longer than previous models
Serial number began	50A-1000001

1973 Honda Z50AK4 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Hawaiian Blue Metallic Candy Orange

• Fuel tank no longer had the black panel; instead it had a wide black stripe outlined with thin white striping
• The word “HONDA” in orange appears on the black stripe
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-3000001

1974 Honda Z50AK5 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Candy Sapphire Blue Candy Topaz Orange

• Fuel tank stripe: yellow and black with the word “HONDA”
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-5000001

1975 Honda Z50AK6 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Candy Ruby Red

• Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word “HONDA”
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-6000001

1976 Honda Z50A’76 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Parakeet Yellow

• Fuel tank stripe: orange, yellow, and black with the word “HONDA”
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” (in red and white) appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-6100001

1977 Honda Z50A’77 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Tahitian Red

• Fuel tank stripe: dark blue with the word “HONDA” and a flying wing above it
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” (in red and white) appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: chrome
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-6200003
• However, don’t be misled by the engine number almost never corresponds
• It starts Z50E-6114616

1978 Honda Z50A’78 Mini Trail bike

Engine
Engine type	49cc OHV single cylinder
Spark plug	C6HSA
Plug gap	.028
Battery	6N2A-2C-1 (replaces B60-6) — 6 volt
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	3-speed with an automatic clutch
Chain	#420 x 76
Front sprocket	12T
Rear sprocket	37T
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Brakes	Drum (front & rear) — cable operated
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Fenders	chrome
Colors	Tahitian Red

• Fuel tank stripe: yellow, orange, red, and black with the word “HONDA” on the black and a flying wing above it
• Chain guard: black
• The word “Z50” (in orange, red, and white) appears on the left side cover
• Fenders: painted red
• Grips: black
• Plastic levers: silver aluminum
• Serial number began: Z50A-6300003

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