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.
VIN Codes and Colors
VIN Codes 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 Dimensions 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) Frame 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) Engine 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 Carburetor 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)
