Early Honda Motorcycles

A pictorial history of early Honda motorcycles, from the first prototype through the Type A, Dream and Benly models of the 1940s and 1950s.

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First Honda prototype motorcycle

First Prototype Motorcycle

1947 Honda Type A

1947 Honda Type A

1950 Honda Type D Dream

1950 Honda Type D Dream

Honda E

Honda E

1953 Honda Dream E

1953 Honda Dream E

Had a 3-speed transmission. About 32,000 units were produced.

1956 Honda Benly JC57

1956 Honda Benly JC57

Had an enclosed chain guard, leading front suspension, and a 8-hp engine displacing 125cc.

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