Honda never ceases to amaze me when it comes to scooters. Each one of their perfected scoots is a dream come true. The Honda Spree or "Nifty 50" is a prime example of this. The Spree is a 49cc scoot poduced from 1984–1987. This is a fact I would hope to hear on NPR in the morning when they mention the birth of a notorious person or invention. In 1985, the Spree logo went through a transformation that continued to change throughout is production years. The logo changed from a smaller italic font to a larger cursive font. The color of the scoot was also kicked into high gear.
The original was a glorious white. A limited edition green was offered in 1985. In 1987 the gem became available in blue. The dash, front signal lamps, and tail lamps were redesigned to a more aerodynamic shape. This is important stuff guys – so keep reading. Also added that year was a glove box… which = brilliant. It enabled riders to could carry necessary trinkets and accessories such as digital watch/calculator or pack of gum.
Let’s break it down…
Pros:
* Great logo
* Great mileage
* Beautiful gauges
* Sleek body
* Easy to find OEM parts
* Makes you look cool
Cons:
* N/A
If you have a Spree or used to ride a Spree and have pictures, please submit for us to post with this blog. What spurred this blog post into existence? Well, I’m glad you asked. Tom Mankowski , LTD member and activist, stumbled upon a beautiful Spree in Madisson, WI. Talk about LTD.
