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PowerThere’s a lot of performance packed into the Monkey’s compact 124 cc four-stroke engine, and because it’s a Honda, you know it’s going to be super reliable.
The Monkey’s air-cooled engine can trace its roots back a long way, but inside the familiar SOHC design you’ll find fully up-to-date technology. That means you get such features as modern electronics and fuel-injection for efficient, economical performance.
Sure, the Monkey has a style all its own, but its five-speed transmission with manual clutch operates just like that of a conventional full-size motorcycle, with the same benefits of durability, control, and efficiency.
Weighing just 104 kg fully fueled, the Monkey boasts a sporty power-to-weight ratio for exciting performance. The light weight also combines with the bike’s compact size to make it easy to manoeuvre, easy to park, easy to store, and easy to load onto the back of an RV or pickup truck.
HandlingJust like a top-of-the-line sportbike, the Monkey comes equipped with an inverted front fork for sure control over all sorts of road conditions. Plus, twin rear shocks combine with fat tires and a well-padded seat to provide excellent ride comfort.
A bike this fun is going to get ridden a lot, so it has to have a top-shelf braking system. That’s why we equipped the Monkey with standard ABS and hydraulic disc brakes front and back. Whether it’s on wet pavement that’s slipperier than a banana peel, or compromised road surfaces, the Monkey ABS helps you ride with confidence.
The Monkey’s high-aspect-ratio tires mounted on 12-inch cast wheels do more than just look cool. They’re super practical too, giving you plenty of grip and absorbing bumps on rough road surfaces.
Whether you’re flat-footing it into a parking space or just stopped for a long light, the Monkey’s super-low 776 mm (30.6 in) seat height makes it easy to manoeuvre and ride.
And MoreRetro meets modern in the Monkey’s instrument cluster. The round housing is totally 1960s, while the digital display features a speedometer, odometer, A&B trip meters, fuel gauge, and indicator for low/high beam. It even greets you when you first start the bike!
The Monkey’s round headlight looks retro, but its performance is totally up to date.
Sure, the Monkey may be small, but we sized it to fit. Case in point: check out the high-rise handlebar, which allows you to comfortably steer and work the controls without feeling cramped.
With a 5.6 litre tank and incredible fuel efficiency, every fill-up will take you farther than you ever thought possible.