Honda MB50
 1982 Honda MB5 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Honda MB5 |
| Production |
1979-1988 (Europe) 1979-1981 (UK) 1982 (US) |
| Class | Moped |
| Engine | 49cc single-cylinder two-stroke |
| Top speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Power | 6.7 hp (5.0 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Related | Honda MT50 |
The MB50 was a Honda motorcycle known as the MB5 in the US, produced from 1979 into the late 1980s. Sales ended in 1981 in the UK and 1982 in the US (the only year imported), but sales continued in other European countries until 1988.
The MB5 was a very light motorcycle, filling a similar transportation role to a motorscooter, though styled like a sport bike. Top speed was in excess of 50 MPH from a 49cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine, producing 6.7 HP and mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. The MB5 also had several features normally found on bigger bikes: a speedometer, a tachometer (with a redline of 10,500 rpm), front disc brake, and Honda's Comstar wheels.
The MB was the road oriented version of the Honda MT50.
The saddle provided space for a passenger, but the bike would have difficulty carrying more than one rider.
The MB-5 was short-lived in the U.S., Honda only imported in 1982, it was more popular in Europe (see MB/T/X series).