Just purchased a Monkey in red non-ABS. So cool and a blast to ride......those that balk at the price, it is what it is. Either buy one or don't......but I can tell you they are a blast to ride and I'm so glad Honda is building retro bikes like this. Well worth the $$ to me.
Back in the late 60.'s my dad bought me one of these for my birthday. Back then it was called the Mini trail 50, it had a 3 speed Auto clutch and was the talk of the neighborhood
Oh yes, then on to the Trail 70, after that I got a XR-75 and never looked back. But those little trail bikes were the beginners choice and seemed indestructible.
The Trail 5o has spawned countless clones and is probably the most iconic mini-bike in history. The style was sold in India, Pakistan and China for decades as reliable transportation of the working class and immigrants alike....much like a Toyota Corolla is around the world, today. Sales to youth, were a fraction of what they were sold to adults in the US. In the US, unless you were well off, kids got JC Penney and Montgomery Wards mini-bikes. Adults, seniors and retirees got Trail 50's and Trail 90's.
I test rode a Grom recently and loved it. However when I saw this on the Honda website I went with the heart over my head. Put a deposit down and she comes in July! In Australia it was an extra $1500... Build quality is supposed to be a significant step up though.
Jimmy W cool! I own a ruckus and I only get to use it twice a month at most is kind of slow at 49cc. I was thinking of getting a Grom but I would rather get this.
Talk about bringing back childhood memories! My Dad brought us home a red Honda Monkey 50 from Japan back in 1971. He loaded it onto a USAF C-141 disassembled in all of his duffle bags (He was the Loadmaster). The following year he brought home the DAX, known as the Trail 70 here in the states. Not sure if I'll buy one of the new ones at that crazy price tag, since it will be a toy. But will be watching the used market in a couple of years as well.
I love my HONDA MB5! It is the most fun i've ever had, on any bike i've owned over the decades, both large and small. The MB5 was a 2-stroke, 5-speed, 7.1 HP, 50cc screamer, with a cool little powerband, and a top speed of 53 MPH. Looks like a mini Ducati... a work of art. I get tons more looks and comments than my Honda Monkey 125, even though I love this Monkey bike too. The 2 stroke engine sound is awesome on the MB5! Cost $599 brand new back in 1982, the only year the MB5 was exported to the U.S.
People said the Grom was overpriced when it came out, but that didn't stop it from selling like light bars at a lifted truck meet. Anyone complaining about the price probably won't buy one anyway.
Have almost no experience riding. Had a 650 dirt bike 14 years ago but only had for a month. Ive owned this bike for 1.5 days and i bet i could already pass the skills test for my license. I am surprised how easy this little bike is to ride. Been practicing my maneuvering, fast starts and stops, swerving, etc in a nearby empty parking lot.
Your other options are to buy a normal Grom and replace literally every piece on it with retro looking parts, or buy a shitty Chinese knockoff that will break down in a month...
Pak Pik Puk Go to hell Honda. With your back stabbing 2019 "Monkey Bike." When u see manufactures like this, mocking u, u can pray4 their destruction. If u 5 star review them, or merely sit on the fence, &move on? while some1 is getting raped? how hard is it 2ask Yeah 2send His angels instead - 2destroy that person? He will honor that. In 1994 I devastated California with most expensive disaster in USA history. Northridge earthquake. Why? I was legitimately angry with California. Yah honored that. I don't care what your name is. Or how big u think u are. I'm the engineer king of kings so believe me I know. (with motorcycles) My last bike was XL 600r 1987. I quit riding when all manufactures started 2go 2absolute hell. The engineers are literally demons, fallen angels, back stabbing humans &their bikes CURSED. These are really stupid, poisonous people . Beings. Everything's engineered 2suck in money. All sorts of defincientcies deliberately engineered in2 fuel their wallets while hordes of frosting plastered on bikes 2cater 2glamour appeal. The whole industry is garbage absolute irreparable venom now. I remember when@ some point they didn't even list specifications anymore. Thnew breed of buyers are (poisonous) women mentality. (fashion) ..&Gut feel. Thbikes are grossly overpriced it's hiway robbery. $12,000 for a 450cc trail bike. Satan as always leads. Unlike me, he has a massive fetish4 new stuff as he puts it. We spoke with him about this just last year. That's bcuz he was never satisfied 2begin with which is why he fell. Yahweh told us he was ALWAYS insecure. He was Yahweh's 1st ever created son. Bikes stopped getting better. Began looking better instead. Feeling better while performing far worse. Hell now days u can't repair a bike. U have2 dig thru a few Rubics cubes 1st in manuals written by very, very evil people sit in a chair 8 hours figuring out how 2better pack wallets. When u buy a bike now, u buying an advertisement deliberately de engineered 2make u crave next year's model. So u can be a complete whining loser like Satan. That crazy monkey bike with the insanely small wheels is gonna hurt a lot of people. That thing can go 60mph. 20mph is already very fast 2get thrown off a bike. Imagine running as fast as u possibly can into a tree. That's 20 mph 4u. I think all those head trauma guys weren't put in the hospital bcuz of motorcycles. I think it's bcuz of suspension. Or lack of it. That& 800 lb bikes. It took three guys 2 keep a Harley upright crossing a stone creek at 1mph. A nurse told me its all biker head trauma now days. All these guys have2 do is hit a small branch, pothole or rock. I hit 1 rock the size of a fist @45mph. I landed with my front wheel leaving S shaped black marks on the road as it slammed side2 side& down I went worst crash I ever had. There's no reason4 a bike 2b over 300lbs &240lbs is easily achievable. But it should have suspension like "dirt" bike, ergonomic riding position XL600 configuration. Satanist engineering works like this: u engineer a bicycle, then lock that away, &come out with 12 models all designed 2b a compromise of the obvious (maybenot2u) ideal. Well, obvious 2me, I was the bicycle spark plug king of kings beginning 1986. I, we became tired of running with thSatanists. Especially when u people began 5star reviewing them. Hell with that. So I hear Honda "Gold Wing" is 90lbs lighter this year. How heavy is that thing now? Any1 know? If I even worked as a janitor at Honda, thLord WOULDNT have it. Don't even mention them. In heaven everything is all run by magnets &crystals. Free energy. Gas power monkey bikes Satan maintains 2enforce his money chip. Yahweh was explaining to us Satan enjoys mocking people who buy his product. Honestly do not even touch these people.
I still own my 1968 Honda Mini Trail in Yellow. This was the first year this model came out. I got my bike when I was 12. It still run great. I just rebuilt the carburetor. My model came with no headlight with white grips.
I expect this video to get a million views. I see the price tag is turning a lot of people off. I think it is over priced too, but since no one wants to pay that amount, I guess I don’t have to worry about it being hard to find at a dealership.
I had the trail 70 mini bikes when I was a kid wish I still had those bikes but I do have my fathers 1968 trail 90 in mint condition. It cool to see modern renditions of old bikes.
Love it! Thought it was a great concept when it was first teased, and the final product totally lives up to it, capturing the usability and modern feel of the Grom with the classic look of the old 50s. Wish I was in a position to be buying a bike like this really
Also for everyone getting your knickers in a twist over the price, a 2018 Grom is over $4 equivalent here in the UK, and that's made of plastic. Take a look at the real world
Skyerzen 4k more you can get a supersport 600 and 4k more you can get a litre bike and 4k more you can get a full size adv bike. See Everyone can play that 4k more game now
I think you missed the point. I was commenting on how cheap the MT09 is for it's displacement. I was about to ride when I typed that, I don't think it was a fully developed thought.
Yeah, I was a bit surprised about the 6K. It looks great but I wonder how soon you'd get sick of it. Might be some good value second hand ones in a couple of years.
OMG OMG I had a 1976 Z50 in yellow, it was already old and worn out when I got it, but I loved it anyway. The only thing this one is missing to be a grown-up version of it is the little luggage rack behind the seat over the tail light.
like it alot. I'd still probably go for a grom, preferably the first gen version, but i'm glad honda is bringing this to N.A., it will sell many i'm sure!
Where are you buying a new Grom for $2K? They retail for $3399 and dealers sell out of them. $500 more for a bunch of new and higher quality parts isnt a lot of money.
Mach Smith ive never seen any grom for 2k. Cheapest was like 2400 and it had some miles on it. And now with the chinese tarrifs the china grom clones dissappearing are going to make the groms hold their value even more
Its over twice as big as the original. Most of us that learned on those are closer to ten times bigger than we were then! I miss the knobs for the fold down handlebars.
Reminds me of what my Brother & I built in the basement with an old lawn-mower engine... FUN to ride around in our big backyard, and some trails into the woods, or even down the road a short way to the convenience store. Of course, this one is MUCH better 'engineered' and well-finished... And I think it looks GREAT! ...but just NOT a $4,000 vehicle for my budget...
Looking forward to episodes of Monkeykhana! Such a silly, wonderful, ridiculous, awesome motorcycle! I hope Monkey MCs start up and hold massive rallys.
The Suzuki Van Van 200 Is A Way better Deal As A Throwback Bike For The Price Of That Honda. I Bought One Brand New Recently And It's The Funniest Ride I've Ever Owned. Very Stable And Solid.
That is WAY bigger than the original, If I would have known how valuable these would have been I would have bought a dozen and there them in a storage locker 30 years ago!
I had a honda mini-bike like this one in 1974. It wasn't 125cc though, I think it was something smaller. Seat looks the same. Mine was virtually indestructible, I jumped it all the time, crashed it a lot and it held up.
The chassis of the monkey is different than the grom. The motor is the same except for some of the hardware was switched to Allen head bolts and the transmission is the same. The differences in the chassis is what really make this bike feel so much different than the grom. Also the bike you shown in the video is not the American version unless the tail lights where modified.
That bikes bad ass, but I’m going to get the super cub when it comes out instead. I also heard that they may make it electric. I’m pretty excited for this.
@MrKdr500 ABS is required by law here. And for bikes that pre-date that requirement, insurance premiums are half for a bike with ABS compared to that same bike without. Good luck finding a reasonably modern bike without ABS around here.
The want is strong. I’ll admit, would be much more interested at more like the $3k mark. And ABS on a Monkey bike is, well, a pointless waste of money. At least it’s optional so the buyer can save their $200 to put toward a smaller and lighter pipe. Overall, super cool, really want one, $4k is a bit steep. Looking forward to the full review!
Hmmm the groms got that single mono rear spring ... so this is probably heavier than a grom si ? Is it meant to be more of a trail rated thing or about the same as the grom... For the $500 savings you might as well go for the grom unless your just want that retro thing going on... Or are they jacking up the price on the Grom too ?
all these "overpriced" comments and people wonder why Honda does not import Asian market cool bikes like the CBR250RR to the USA anymore. Ofcourse its expensive because inflation applies to factory overheads too. You don't earn the same pay you did 10 years ago so you cannot expect new products to be priced on par with a 6 year old product
cagednm69 There are plently of leftover Ninja 300s and R3s going for $4k. Of corse they skimped out on certain parts on those bikes, but they are still better than the Monkey in every measurable way.
Andrew Mack they're built in Asia and hence cheaper. The minute they export it the import duties make it expensive. Honda makes cbr250rr in Indonesia for $5k but charges Japan as much as $9k
I'm not so sure that the price difference is about Tax/Duties, as much as it's about how much the Japanese market will pay. It's the same with most western countries. For many years it was cheaper to buy a new bike/car in Germany or Holland and import it to the UK, where bikes were a bit more expensive. Tax/Duties was only a portion of the price difference and wasn't enough to justify all the price difference then.
Looking forward to about 2020 when they have been out on the market for a bit and I can find a used bike, because even though the $4k asking price is a bit too much, I have been dreaming (and drooling over) about this bike for about 1 year since the first articles exposed Honda's new model.
Have you guys looked into the new CB300R?? Seems like it will be a great bike that's affordable, good looking, and an engine that would be great for beginner to intermediate riders. I think there is a huge market for this price point and class of bike. I would love to hear yall's take on this somewhat new platform.
You Guys Are Amazing. But I Have A Question Which I am asking frequently that make a video on difference between petal disc vs normal dics. Please could you guys make a video on this topic.#Great fan of motorcyclist magazine.
Do they have a 50cc and how much is it/where can I buy one??? And another question... I'm about 5'2 - 5'3... will I be able to reach the ground...or at least reach it???
What's scary is something about that bike actually appeals to me. There will be another bike in my garage in the near future but it's not going to be a mini bike.
Do you know when these will hit US shores? my dealer said that he wouldn't get one until November or December 2019. I want to try and find an early VIN
Childhood memories. When the mini trail 50 came out, my dad bought one for my brothers and I. We learned how to ride because of the trail 50.
Yes sir... I prefer the hard tail z50s. ride one every day on my acreage. I'll add this little Booger to the arsenal.
I'm getting one (meaning in two years, I will find a used one with 543 miles on it for $1900)
Ichiban Moto LOL, you described every Grom currently on Craigslist. BTW, glad to see you putting out new videos again.
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go for a ride in 2020?
Aaron Fink What state is this? Here in New York they are priced around 3000$ on Craigslist used.
In 4 years I’ll buy it from you for 1200
The attention to detail in making of this little toy amaze me
Just purchased a Monkey in red non-ABS.
So cool and a blast to ride......those that balk at the price, it is what it is.
Either buy one or don't......but I can tell you they are a blast to ride and I'm so glad Honda is building retro bikes like this.
Well worth the $$ to me.
Back in the late 60.'s my dad bought me one of these for my birthday. Back then it was called the Mini trail 50, it had a 3 speed Auto clutch and was the talk of the neighborhood
Oh yes, then on to the Trail 70, after that I got a XR-75 and never looked back.
But those little trail bikes were the beginners choice and seemed indestructible.
Yea good times. Now try to find some trails to ride in the afternoon without the police writing multipole tickets and taking the bike.
Donald Grant We used to arm ourselves with Daisy bb guns and nobody would care either.
luv we didn't go into schools and shoot up the place ether. The males all seem along these days.
The Trail 5o has spawned countless clones and is probably the most iconic mini-bike in history. The style was sold in India, Pakistan and China for decades as reliable transportation of the working class and immigrants alike....much like a Toyota Corolla is around the world, today.
Sales to youth, were a fraction of what they were sold to adults in the US.
In the US, unless you were well off, kids got JC Penney and Montgomery Wards mini-bikes. Adults, seniors and retirees got Trail 50's and Trail 90's.
I test rode a Grom recently and loved it. However when I saw this on the Honda website I went with the heart over my head. Put a deposit down and she comes in July! In Australia it was an extra $1500... Build quality is supposed to be a significant step up though.
Jimmy W cool! I own a ruckus and I only get to use it twice a month at most is kind of slow at 49cc. I was thinking of getting a Grom but I would rather get this.
I love you guys and all your killer reviews! Keep 'em coming! Can't get enough of your vids!
Just picked up my yellow monkey, as advertised, great bike, great purchase
$3700 private party sale, 290 miles
Talk about bringing back childhood memories! My Dad brought us home a red Honda Monkey 50 from Japan back in 1971. He loaded it onto a USAF C-141 disassembled in all of his duffle bags (He was the Loadmaster). The following year he brought home the DAX, known as the Trail 70 here in the states. Not sure if I'll buy one of the new ones at that crazy price tag, since it will be a toy. But will be watching the used market in a couple of years as well.
I started on a Honda QA50 in 1971, it was bought brand new!! Rode that bike for 10+ years.
OH MY GOSH WHEN I WAS A KID, I LUSTED SO MUCH AFTER THE 1970's HONDA MINI BIKE.... Never got one, could not afford it brings back memories
I love my HONDA MB5! It is the most fun i've ever had, on any bike i've owned over the decades, both large and small. The MB5 was a 2-stroke, 5-speed, 7.1 HP, 50cc screamer, with a cool little powerband, and a top speed of 53 MPH. Looks like a mini Ducati... a work of art. I get tons more looks and comments than my Honda Monkey 125, even though I love this Monkey bike too. The 2 stroke engine sound is awesome on the MB5! Cost $599 brand new back in 1982, the only year the MB5 was exported to the U.S.
People said the Grom was overpriced when it came out, but that didn't stop it from selling like light bars at a lifted truck meet. Anyone complaining about the price probably won't buy one anyway.
Lots of left over 2018 Groms at dealerships right now. Check Ebay.
I'd buy a used one off of kijiji.
We love this little bike. It really does remind us of the little motorcycles we rode on merry-go-rounds as children. Great overview, thanks.
Have almost no experience riding. Had a 650 dirt bike 14 years ago but only had for a month. Ive owned this bike for 1.5 days and i bet i could already pass the skills test for my license. I am surprised how easy this little bike is to ride. Been practicing my maneuvering, fast starts and stops, swerving, etc in a nearby empty parking lot.
I have never clicked on a video so fast in my life.
That kinda looks like the little Honda 50 with 2 speed automatic that I first learned to ride on many decades ago. Thanks it made me smile. :)
One of the most beautiful bikes ive seen lately
*overpriced*
Your other options are to buy a normal Grom and replace literally every piece on it with retro looking parts, or buy a shitty Chinese knockoff that will break down in a month...
People said the same sort of things about Japanese bikes in the '60s, and the Cub killed the British Motorcycle industry.
Pak Pik Puk Go to hell Honda. With your back stabbing 2019 "Monkey Bike." When u see manufactures like this, mocking u, u can pray4 their destruction.
If u 5 star review them, or merely sit on the fence, &move on? while some1 is getting raped? how hard is it 2ask Yeah 2send His angels instead - 2destroy that person? He will honor that. In 1994 I devastated California with most expensive disaster in USA history. Northridge earthquake. Why? I was legitimately angry with California. Yah honored that. I don't care what your name is. Or how big u think u are.
I'm the engineer king of kings so believe me I know. (with motorcycles)
My last bike was XL 600r 1987. I quit riding when all manufactures started 2go 2absolute hell. The engineers are literally demons, fallen angels, back stabbing humans &their bikes CURSED. These are really stupid, poisonous people . Beings.
Everything's engineered 2suck in money. All sorts of defincientcies deliberately engineered in2 fuel their wallets while hordes of frosting plastered on bikes 2cater 2glamour appeal. The whole industry is garbage absolute irreparable venom now. I remember when@ some point they didn't even list specifications anymore. Thnew breed of buyers are (poisonous) women mentality. (fashion) ..&Gut feel.
Thbikes are grossly overpriced it's hiway robbery. $12,000 for a 450cc trail bike.
Satan as always leads. Unlike me, he has a massive fetish4 new stuff as he puts it. We spoke with him about this just last year. That's bcuz he was never satisfied 2begin with which is why he fell. Yahweh told us he was ALWAYS insecure. He was Yahweh's 1st ever created son.
Bikes stopped getting better. Began looking better instead. Feeling better while performing far worse. Hell now days u can't repair a bike. U have2 dig thru a few Rubics cubes 1st in manuals written by very, very evil people sit in a chair 8 hours figuring out how 2better pack wallets.
When u buy a bike now, u buying an advertisement deliberately de engineered 2make u crave next year's model. So u can be a complete whining loser like Satan.
That crazy monkey bike with the insanely small wheels is gonna hurt a lot of people. That thing can go 60mph. 20mph is already very fast 2get thrown off a bike. Imagine running as fast as u possibly can into a tree. That's 20 mph 4u. I think all those head trauma guys weren't put in the hospital bcuz of motorcycles. I think it's bcuz of suspension. Or lack of it. That& 800 lb bikes. It took three guys 2 keep a Harley upright crossing a stone creek at 1mph.
A nurse told me its all biker head trauma now days.
All these guys have2 do is hit a small branch, pothole or rock.
I hit 1 rock the size of a fist @45mph. I landed with my front wheel leaving S shaped black marks on the road as it slammed side2 side& down I went worst crash I ever had.
There's no reason4 a bike 2b over 300lbs &240lbs is easily achievable. But it should have suspension like "dirt" bike, ergonomic riding position XL600 configuration.
Satanist engineering works like this: u engineer a bicycle, then lock that away, &come out with 12 models all designed 2b a compromise of the obvious (maybenot2u) ideal.
Well, obvious 2me, I was the bicycle spark plug king of kings beginning 1986. I, we became tired of running with thSatanists. Especially when u people began 5star reviewing them. Hell with that.
So I hear Honda "Gold Wing" is 90lbs lighter this year.
How heavy is that thing now? Any1 know?
If I even worked as a janitor at Honda, thLord WOULDNT have it. Don't even mention them.
In heaven everything is all run by magnets &crystals. Free energy. Gas power monkey bikes Satan maintains 2enforce his money chip.
Yahweh was explaining to us Satan enjoys mocking people who buy his product.
Honestly do not even touch these people.
pak pik puk 2750 usd would be reasonable
I used to ride the little Honda 50 back in the day, it was lots of fun.
I still own my 1968 Honda Mini Trail in Yellow. This was the first year this model came out. I got my bike when I was 12. It still run great. I just rebuilt the carburetor. My model came with no headlight with white grips.
I expect this video to get a million views. I see the price tag is turning a lot of people off. I think it is over priced too, but since no one wants to pay that amount, I guess I don’t have to worry about it being hard to find at a dealership.
Man this reminded me of my first bike I learned to ride on, back in the day when I was 9yrs old...It was a 1969 z50... I loved that bike
I had the trail 70 mini bikes when I was a kid wish I still had those bikes but I do have my fathers 1968 trail 90 in mint condition. It cool to see modern renditions of old bikes.
Love it! Thought it was a great concept when it was first teased, and the final product totally lives up to it, capturing the usability and modern feel of the Grom with the classic look of the old 50s. Wish I was in a position to be buying a bike like this really
Also for everyone getting your knickers in a twist over the price, a 2018 Grom is over $4 equivalent here in the UK, and that's made of plastic. Take a look at the real world
That’s awesome - I want one. So much better than an actual vintage.
This thing will be worth money as the years go by though,look at all the people restoring all the old z50s,they’re awesome
In my opinion The 80’s Z50’s are still the coolest looking 50’s produced. I have 2 I restored. 84 and 87. Cool Lil Bikes.
$4k? Yeah I don’t think so lol
4k more and you can get you ass scared by a MT09...
Skyerzen 4k more you can get a supersport 600 and 4k more you can get a litre bike and 4k more you can get a full size adv bike. See Everyone can play that 4k more game now
I think you missed the point. I was commenting on how cheap the MT09 is for it's displacement. I was about to ride when I typed that, I don't think it was a fully developed thought.
6K in Aus. Grom is 3500 could get a KTM 390 for that.
Yeah, I was a bit surprised about the 6K. It looks great but I wonder how soon you'd get sick of it. Might be some good value second hand ones in a couple of years.
OMG OMG I had a 1976 Z50 in yellow, it was already old and worn out when I got it, but I loved it anyway. The only thing this one is missing to be a grown-up version of it is the little luggage rack behind the seat over the tail light.
@ 1:34 - That low clearance pipe could be a problem if the bike is ridden hard in the dirt or the street....
like it alot. I'd still probably go for a grom, preferably the first gen version, but i'm glad honda is bringing this to N.A., it will sell many i'm sure!
Why all the shock at the price? A grom near me is about 4k out the door for a new model matching the year it is.
Some dude A Grom is close to $2,000. If you are paying almost double for it OTD then imagine how much a $4,000 bike will cost.
Where are you buying a new Grom for $2K? They retail for $3399 and dealers sell out of them. $500 more for a bunch of new and higher quality parts isnt a lot of money.
CorkKNIFE Im not even seeing USED groms with 8k miles on them on craigslist for 2k yet
Some dude it was B.S, they don't sell for 2k. used and abused at 2k
Mach Smith ive never seen any grom for 2k. Cheapest was like 2400 and it had some miles on it. And now with the chinese tarrifs the china grom clones dissappearing are going to make the groms hold their value even more
1:05 That giant gap between the seat and tank... why?
They should have taken a grom frame, thrown in a crf125 engine, cheaper non halogen lights, and sold it for $2,500. They would sell like hot cakes.
It is missing the engine cage bars under engine
Its over twice as big as the original. Most of us that learned on those are closer to ten times bigger than we were then! I miss the knobs for the fold down handlebars.
I grew up riding a trail 50 this brings me back to some of my best memories. But $4k is way too much
My dad used to ride one of these when I was a kid. The Honda Chally and the Honda Chappy.
Reminds me of what my Brother & I built in the basement with an old lawn-mower engine...
FUN to ride around in our big backyard, and some trails into the woods, or even down the road a short way to the convenience store.
Of course, this one is MUCH better 'engineered' and well-finished... And I think it looks GREAT!
...but just NOT a $4,000 vehicle for my budget...
Digging it for sure. Will be on the lookout for gently used versions that are being sold off the back of RVs in a few years.
Wish Yamaha did something like this with the TW. Just a little more grunt then the grom and more comfy for full-size people.
I miss that old wing logo from honda. I loved those on the 1960's I learned on as a kid.
Reminds me of my old mini trail 50 from 40 years ago. 4 grand sounds steep but you could ride it around forever.
Looking forward to episodes of Monkeykhana! Such a silly, wonderful, ridiculous, awesome motorcycle! I hope Monkey MCs start up and hold massive rallys.
great choice of pocket knife Ari! I carry the same Kershaw 1776 in Grey!
The Suzuki Van Van 200 Is A Way better Deal As A Throwback Bike For The Price Of That Honda. I Bought One Brand New Recently And It's The Funniest Ride I've Ever Owned. Very Stable And Solid.
Not really in the market for this bike but I think it’s awesome that Honda made the monkey modern.
It's like a hipster grom... I love it.
The styling of this bike is beautiful would be cool to see this in a full bigsize version with a 300 motor.
Absolutely buying one. It'll look good next to my 2014 grom
Gorgeous and worth every penny.
Sweet getting to be at the reveal in townsend with Ari and Spenser!
That is WAY bigger than the original, If I would have known how valuable these would have been I would have bought a dozen and there them in a storage locker 30 years ago!
WHAT is that Big Black Box under the fuel tank?
{ I sure wish they'd do a CT70 (Trail 70) reboot with
4 or 5 forward gears and manual clutch!!! }
I had a honda mini-bike like this one in 1974. It wasn't 125cc though, I think it was something smaller. Seat looks the same. Mine was virtually indestructible, I jumped it all the time, crashed it a lot and it held up.
As an 1983 Z50R owner I can tell you the frame is pure monkey/Z50. The engine is from the Grom.
The chassis of the monkey is different than the grom. The motor is the same except for some of the hardware was switched to Allen head bolts and the transmission is the same. The differences in the chassis is what really make this bike feel so much different than the grom. Also the bike you shown in the video is not the American version unless the tail lights where modified.
4k seems pretty reasonable to me. Also Ari, looking vascular man haha
That bikes bad ass, but I’m going to get the super cub when it comes out instead. I also heard that they may make it electric. I’m pretty excited for this.
@MrKdr500 ABS is required by law here. And for bikes that pre-date that requirement, insurance premiums are half for a bike with ABS compared to that same bike without.
Good luck finding a reasonably modern bike without ABS around here.
I had a Z50R. When these hit the used market... oh man
I need a video on how it rides and handles. Big fan of the groom, but might get this if it goes the same speed.
How do you not get burned on that exhaust while sitting ?
Does this mean us guys who have orig z50s value will go up?
Can i ask what the big black box is under the gas tank??
Aside from a visible fuel-tank,that looks almost identical to my very old Suzuki RV125 sandbike
what is that bulky black plastic under the tank doing?
This is gonna be so cool! Thanks for the First Look!
The want is strong. I’ll admit, would be much more interested at more like the $3k mark. And ABS on a Monkey bike is, well, a pointless waste of money. At least it’s optional so the buyer can save their $200 to put toward a smaller and lighter pipe.
Overall, super cool, really want one, $4k is a bit steep. Looking forward to the full review!
wow, people have wanted this for a long time. hopefully there will be a run and alot on the used market
can you register this to ride on the road?
Hmmm the groms got that single mono rear spring ... so this is probably heavier than a grom si ? Is it meant to be more of a trail rated thing or about the same as the grom... For the $500 savings you might as well go for the grom unless your just want that retro thing going on... Or are they jacking up the price on the Grom too ?
Anyone know when this will be available in Canada?
How does it compare to the Honda Gnom?
all these "overpriced" comments and people wonder why Honda does not import Asian market cool bikes like the CBR250RR to the USA anymore. Ofcourse its expensive because inflation applies to factory overheads too. You don't earn the same pay you did 10 years ago so you cannot expect new products to be priced on par with a 6 year old product
cagednm69 Inflation is a thing but this 125 is literaly the same price as the 300 bikes. Plus all its competitors are cheaper.
cagednm69 There are plently of leftover Ninja 300s and R3s going for $4k. Of corse they skimped out on certain parts on those bikes, but they are still better than the Monkey in every measurable way.
cagednm69, are you sure they're a similar price in Asia...Most stuff is much cheaper to buy there.
Andrew Mack they're built in Asia and hence cheaper. The minute they export it the import duties make it expensive. Honda makes cbr250rr in Indonesia for $5k but charges Japan as much as $9k
I'm not so sure that the price difference is about Tax/Duties, as much as it's about how much the Japanese market will pay. It's the same with most western countries. For many years it was cheaper to buy a new bike/car in Germany or Holland and import it to the UK, where bikes were a bit more expensive. Tax/Duties was only a portion of the price difference and wasn't enough to justify all the price difference then.
Perfect for the back of my motor home! Spare some change for a motor home?
Looks kinda cool from a distance for a few seconds lol. Looks like the airbox is bigger than the gas tank. Price is probably double what it should be
Looking forward to about 2020 when they have been out on the market for a bit and I can find a used bike, because even though the $4k asking price is a bit too much, I have been dreaming (and drooling over) about this bike for about 1 year since the first articles exposed Honda's new model.
Have you guys looked into the new CB300R?? Seems like it will be a great bike that's affordable, good looking, and an engine that would be great for beginner to intermediate riders. I think there is a huge market for this price point and class of bike. I would love to hear yall's take on this somewhat new platform.
My dad bought me a brand new 1985 z50 for 499$ DHY in Jersey Wish they were still that price.
With Honda ,I am not surprised at all at the 4K price....
Price announced. Nothing else new in this video. Please tell me you're working on a mini bike shoot out...
So it will be available in the states? But with that price I might have to wait a few more years and get a used one.
Didnt know you were down in Tennessee for the reveal. Wouldve said whats up
How do you not burn your leg on the exhaust?
ofcourse they will lol, everyone who gets one of these bikes will have a 'branded' inner thigh
I put my hand on the heat shield after a friend had been for a test ride on one and it was just luke warm. The heat shield works very well.
What is it for?
But does it wheelie?
Just get a mini Trail 50. Those are classic and will hold their value wonderfully.
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So Honda's jumping on the hipster scrambler train with the redesigned Grom Scrambler? :P
Do they have a 50cc and how much is it/where can I buy one??? And another question... I'm about 5'2 - 5'3... will I be able to reach the ground...or at least reach it???
What's scary is something about that bike actually appeals to me. There will be another bike in my garage in the near future but it's not going to be a mini bike.
Good bike to take your test with?
When will they come out with an "ADVENTURE" version????
alot of better things to buy with $4k USD...what are you thinking??
You should do some workout videos. How do you get your arms to look like that????
It's called protein and weightlifting, and having a job that doesn't drain you physically or mentally.
Do you know when these will hit US shores? my dealer said that he wouldn't get one until November or December 2019. I want to try and find an early VIN
it's just a grom you can't stunt or drop? what's the point
They should've made it a bigger cc to the Grom give it a reason for people to "upgrade" without getting a big bore kit.