1970 HONDA Z50AK1 Mini Trail

Concours Frame-Off Restoration

Investment Grade Museum Quality Collectible

Spectacular Candy Ruby Red & Cloud Silver Beauty

Absolutely stunning 1970 Honda Z50AK1 Mini Trail, professionally restored to concours-level standards and presented in what can only be described as showroom-new condition.

If you've followed Kaplan Cycles over the years, you may remember one of our first major motorcycle collection purchases—a tractor-trailer load of approximately 67 Honda minis that we hauled back from Florida well before our YouTube channel became what it is today. Since then, we've owned and sold countless Honda Mini Trails from nearly every year and variation produced.

This one stands above them all.

This motorcycle comes from the private collection of our friend Greg in Michigan, a longtime Honda enthusiast who assembled an impressive collection of classic Hondas. As he began downsizing, we acquired seven of his motorcycles, including this spectacular Z50AK1. Every bike in the collection was restored to an exceptionally high standard, and this Mini Trail is no exception.

Concours-Level Frame-Off Restoration

Anyone familiar with vintage motorcycle restoration understands the level of craftsmanship, labor, and expense required to restore a Honda Mini Trail to this standard. Today, finding a shop capable of performing a restoration like this is difficult enough—and would take 50 hours of shop labor at current shop rates of $150 Per Hour = $7,500 Plus Parts and supplies!

Every nut, bolt, component, and assembly on this motorcycle has been carefully restored, rebuilt, refinished, or replaced as required.

Highlights include:

• Complete frame-off concours restoration

• Engine professionally rebuilt from the crankshaft up

• New piston rings

• Valves serviced and adjusted

• Carburetor professionally rebuilt

• Original Honda air filter installed

• Original HM045 Honda spark arrestor exhaust

• Restored and refinished frame and fuel tank

• Beautifully refinished engine covers

• Polished aluminum components throughout

• Rebuilt front forks

• Restored wheels and rims

• New tires

• New chain and sprockets

• New foot pegs

• New shift lever

• Correct decals and trim pieces

• Excellent chrome chain guard

• Restored lighting system

• Beautiful saddle and upholstery

• Includes Honda key and Honda keychain

• Very Little Use Since completion

Condition

This motorcycle is what we call a "no excuses" bike.

Everything functions exactly as it should. The motorcycle starts easily, runs beautifully, shifts properly, and performs like a brand-new Honda Mini Trail.

The paint quality is outstanding. The chrome is exceptional. The polished aluminum components—including the engine covers, cylinder head cover, fork assemblies, and triple clamps—present beautifully.

From the fenders to the taillight, from the wheels to the exhaust system, every detail reflects the level of restoration performed.

Collector and Investment Grade

The Honda Z50 Mini Trail is one of the most recognizable and collectible motorcycles Honda ever produced. Values continue to climb as collectors seek out properly restored, investment-quality examples.

Multiple examples in this condition have sold for over $9,000 at auction

This particular bike was born in December of 1969 and represents one of the finest restored examples we've had the pleasure of offering.

Whether you're adding it to a serious Honda collection, displaying it in a museum-quality setting, or purchasing it as a gift for someone special, this Z50AK1 is worthy of the most discriminating collector.

Financing & Shipping

• Financing available

• Nationwide enclosed and insured shipping available

• Door-to-door delivery available
  

Contact Information

For additional information, photographs, videos, or to purchase this motorcycle, contact:

Ken Jr @
Kaplan Cycles
860-454-7024

Don't miss the opportunity to own one of the finest Honda Z50AK1 Mini Trails available anywhere.

Investment-quality. Concours restoration. No excuses.

Thank you for your interest, and God Bless America.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

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WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.