First Prototype Motorcycle

First Prototype Motorcycle

1947 Honda Type A

1947 Honda Type "A"

1950 Honda Type D Dream
1950 Honda Type D Dream

1950 Honda Type "D" Dream

Mass production of motorcycles began in 1949 with the “Dream Type D” model.
  • Engine: Air-cooled 2-stroke single
  • Displacement: 98.0cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 50.0 x 50.0mm
  • Max Power: 3.0ps/5,000rpm
  • Transmission: 2-speed
  • Clutch: Wet cone
  • Starter: Kick
  • Frame Type: Channel pressed steel
  • Front Suspension: Telescopic
  • Rear Suspension: Rigid
  • Front Brake: Leading trailing drum
  • Rear Brake: Leading trailing drum
  • Dry Weight: 80.0 kg
Honda E

Honda "E"

Honda Dream E

1953 Honda Dream "E"
Had a 3-speed transmission. About 32,000 units were produced

1956 Honda Benly JC57

1956 Honda Benly JC57
Had an enclosed chain guard, leading front suspension, and a 8-hp engine displacing 125cc


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