Post-Sale Update: After 57 bids, this MB5 sold for the Buy-It-Now of $2,000.
The Honda MB5 was only imported to the United States for one year, and for a while it did not leave a lasting impression. However, riders that grew up with these (or had a friend that used one as a first bike) are feeling pangs of nostalgia and these baby bikes are arguably turning into a cult classic.
The MB5 was very interesting – an incredibly light motorcycle that was styled like a tiny sport bike, had 5 speeds(!), and a tiny 49cc two-stroke engine that produced nearly 7 horsepower. MSRP was $398, and it included features that were reminscient of much bigger bikes of the time, like a front disc brake, Honda’s Comstar wheels, and even a tachometer with a 10,500 rpm redline. For more on the MB5 (known as the MB50 outside of the US), check out the MB5 Super Site.
This specific Honda MB5 (VIN: jh2ac0103ck000990) has just 730 miles and is claimed to be in excellent condition – ‘paint is excellent, no dings on the gas tank, all decals like new, and it comes with the shop manual’. Find it for sale in Northbrook, Illinois with bidding up to $1,075 and the reserve not yet met