The Honda Monkey is a genuinely iconic mini-bike re-imagined by Honda for the present day, with styling that draws heavily on the original, complemented by modern, premium touches such as USD forks, twin rear shocks, LCD instruments, IMU-based ABS and full LED lighting. Wet weight is a mere 107kg.

After the modern-day success of the sharp-suited MSX125, which proved the desire for a funky, pocket-sized town run-around, it was time for the Honda Monkey to return, reborn and ready for life in the 21st century city. The Honda Monkey was so much fun and so easy to ride, it did more to sell the concept of motorcycles to a wider public than perhaps any other machine.

With its chunky tyres, mini-‘ape’ style handlebars, miniscule fuel tank and big, squashy seat the Monkey look is unmistakably of its time, but – just like the affection in which it is held – also timeless.

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Biltwell Gringo 2020
Biltwell Chrome Bubble Shield
Barstow DEUS Goggles
Premiere Helmet
Quadlock mounts