Honda Spree

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. Also added was a glovebox located behind the shield or front of the scooter located underneath the handlebars and in front of the floorboard.

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.

pecifications

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)

External links

* [http://www.hondaspree.net] - Hondaspree.net, Forum devoted to the repair and maintenance of Honda Spree, Elite, and other Honda 50 cc scooters
* [http://www.mousetrap.net/%7Emouse/scooter/] - Jason Carr's Spree page
* [http://www.sonicjay.com/spree/] - SonicJay's Spree Headquarters
* [http://m.1asphost.com/spreerepairing/] - Spree Repairing
* [http://www3.telus.net/dougsimpson/OldScoot.html - honda spree info