Honda XR50R | 2000 Highlights: – 49 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine – First model year of the Honda XR50R – Red bodywork with black and yellow XR graphics – All import duties and VAT paid The professional seller offers for sale this 2000 Honda XR50R, powered by a 49 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine. Finished in Honda’s unmistakable red, with the black and yellow XR graphics on the tank shrouds and bold 50R lettering on the side panels, this compact trail bike carries the styling of Honda’s larger XR off-road machines in a neatly scaled-down package. Gold-finished upper fork legs, white fork guards, spoked wheels on knobbly tyres and a low, sculpted seat complete the classic Honda dirt bike look. As a mini off-road machine it has no odometer, and the seller states the mileage as 0 km. The motorcycle has been standing and, according to the seller, will need to be recommissioned before it returns to use. It is offered with Canadian documentation, and all import duties and VAT have been paid. As a first-year example of the model, it is an appealing find for collectors of Honda’s mini trail bikes as well as for anyone looking to introduce the next generation to two wheels. The XR50R arrived in 2000 as the successor to Honda’s long-running Z50R, itself a descendant of the original Z50 Monkey that introduced countless riders to motorcycling from the late 1960s onwards. Honda gave the new model the look of its full-size XR enduro bikes, with a modern plastic tank shroud, a long flat seat and high-mounted front fender, while retaining the proven formula underneath: an air-cooled 49 cc four-stroke single, a three-speed gearbox with automatic clutch, and a tough steel frame with suspension at both ends. Light, forgiving and famously reliable, the XR50R quickly became the benchmark among children’s off-road motorcycles and also inspired a whole pit bike culture among adults. Production under the XR50R name ran until 2003, after which the model continued as the CRF50F, which makes these early XR-badged examples increasingly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors of Honda’s off-road heritage. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle is currently located in: Overijssel province, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Canadian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible motorcycles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more