This is a Japanese delivery 2003 Honda Dream 50R with zero miles and all of the original shipping protection in place!
Bike: 2003 Honda Dream 50R
Location: Lake Elsinore, California
Mileage: Zero
Price: $5,700USD
This Dream 50R was purchased in Japan in 2003 and subsequently shipped to the U.S. This bike has zero miles and looks to have never been run, with the plastic covering for the seat, exhaust, and blue film still on the chrome bits. The seller makes no mention of a title or maintenance history but, as you should know, this example is intended for display only. This bike didn’t make it to the U.S. until the end of 2004, early 2005, and had an MSRP of $5,499–hence why you don’t see very many.
The Dream 50R isn’t just a scooter motor strapped into an old CB frame; here are some highlights:
…double-overhead-cam, HRC-built 50cc screamer that revs to 14,500 rpm…The new Dream uses lower-tech chains to drive its cams, yet it is able to rev 1000 rpm higher than the 13,500-rpm CR110. Power is directed through a 6-speed gearbox. A lovely oil catch tank created out of aluminum contains crankcase blow-by, and aluminum fenders are used front and rear. Despite the use of a period-spec steel frame, Honda claims the lithe Dream weighs just 157 pounds dry. As with the NSR, the Dream is a product of HRC, and they’ve been kind enough to pre-drill the oil drain bolt to satisfy racing regulations for lockwiring critical fasteners. Honda claims 7 horsepower at 13,500 from the 49cc engine, but it sounds like much more when the giant open velocity stack ravenously sucks in air for the open 20mm carb as the 40mm piston goes up and down 240 times each second. The Dream handles like nothing else I’ve ridden. Honda didn’t provide rake and trail numbers, but it will suffice to say you’ve never ridden a motorcycle that turns with less effort…there’s actually enough room for a full-scale adult to fit.
If that paragraph hasn’t caused you to think owning a 50cc bike could be fun, probably nothing will. Read the full period review from Motorcycle-USA here. I’d venture to guess that this bike will not sell at $5.7k but, we’ve seen Dream 50R’s with zero miles but this is our first Japan market bike still in the wrapper. See the other Dream 50R’s we’ve posted here. See this example on eBay .
AG
fwiw there was one of these listed in the local craigslist from a dealership that was in distress last year. They were asking $4,000 for it and the ad remained for over a month… tempting me… I shoulda bought it.
Here’s another for price comparison (asking $4,999): http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2004-Honda-Dream-50R-%28AR02%29-97031300
I have one, never riden, never outdoors, made to look street-legal.
$5,000.
Pics on request.
Show winner.
I would be inerested to buy a bike , please contact me.Thanks
Regards
Very interested in purchasing a super clean Dream 50 R.
Preferably near Calif. but all considered.
Thanks!
Steve
Hey dumbass (article writer) there is no 2003 model -_- they only had a 2004 model. It is NOT a scooter engine strapped to a CB frame… it is a reproduction of a cafe racer as Honda stated -_- it has a high ass RPM redline, so it is nowhere near a scooter engine! That and it has a 6 speed transmission. Good luck finding a 6 speed transmission on any scooter.
Do yourself a favor and don’t write articles.
Hi,I’m interested to buy the Honda dream 50 let me know if is available.Tx Sergio
Hey Scott, I am the original owner and just read your comments. Looks to me the only DUMBASS is YOU! I special ordered this bike direct from HRC in Japan in April of 2003 as it was offered by HRC as a special order. It was built and shipped to me and I picked it up at the docks in October 2003. Do yourself a favor and get your facts straight before you mouth off because you have no idea of what you are talking about.