Honda Motorcycles Urban Express

(NU50I'82 in Iowa) Urban Express (sold in 1982) was very similar to the NA50. Two colors were available: Black (with chrome and red stripes) and Monza Red (with chrome and black stripes). The starting system used only a kick starter (unlike the Deluxe model NU50M'82 described below). The engine was a 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder lubricated by oil injection. It had an automatic transmission and belt drive. Interestingly the U.S. sold two different models: one for the state of Iowa and another for the rest of the states. The serial number for the Iowa bikes began JH2AB1339CS000024 while the others began JH2AB132XCS000010.

The Honda NU50'83

(NU50I'83 in Iowa) Urban Express (sold in 1983) was almost identical to the previous year. Two colors were available: Special Silver Metallic (with gray stripes) and black with brown stripes. The starting system used only a kick starter (unlike the Deluxe model NU50M described below). The engine was a 49cc 2-stroke single cylinder lubricated by oil injection. It had an automatic transmission and belt drive.
Engine: Reliable, 49cc, two-stroke with automatic oil injection system
Transmission: Honda V-matic™
Drive: Belt drive
Ignition: Solid state CD
Starter: Electric
Accessories: Standard front and rear racks
Guage: Oil reservoir level light
Wheelbase: 1204mm (47.4 in.)
Seat height: 696mm (27.4 in.)
Fuel capacity: 4 liter (1.1 gal.)
Dry weight: 58 kg (127.9 lb)
Interestingly the U.S. sold two different models: one for the state of Iowa and another for the rest of the states. The serial number for the Iowa bikes began JH2AB1336DK100003 while the others began JH2AB1327DK000001