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)