I Just Got My Motorcycle License - Here's Why The Honda Monkey Is A PERFECT First Bike!
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Tommy just got a brand new Honda Monkey as a gift, and in this video he goes through all the gizmos and features, explaining why it could be the perfect first bike for a new rider.
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This is the most "Tommy" choice of a bike possible 😄
Harsh 😂
Hey Dan!!!
@@R.Nelson hey Ron, how goes it
Lolololll
I’m not sure this is a good thing
I love the Monkey. Don’t listen to the haters, man. I’ve had everything from a Zuma scooter, to CBR1000RR, to a HD Electra Glide. The most fun bike I’ve owned was a Yamaha TW200. You’ll have a blast on that Monkey.
The only time in his life he has ever heard Roman say "You can go play with your Monkey now Tommy".
I wish I started on a small displacement bike like that, I rode a Hayabusa as my first bike, now I ride a motorized wheelchair , vrooooooom
If you look in the manual it says to run the cable through the d-ring on your helmet and hook both ends of the cable in the helmet lock.
Congrats Tommy! I'm a new rider as well and bought the same bike last year. I've been having a lot of fun commuting to work and exploring the back roads near my house. You don't need to go 100 mph to have fun. Enjoy!
How’s it holding up ? Is it your daily ?
@@RichieRich-ug2wr I’ve put over 2000 miles on it with zero problems I get between 115 and 130mpg. Still love it.
I really appreciate what Tommy and Chase are doing with their videos. Taking the paths less traveled and exploring what others would dismiss as uninteresting or beneath them. Shows their youthful sense of adventure. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
The Monkey is the example of what you learned on back in the day. The Honda 50 was the smallest. Confidence building is the point of such a form factor and this is the only bike for those who are truly intimidated by motorcycles. This will be in the documentary I'm producing on promoting the idea to learn to ride.
OMG this is a *true nerd's* approach to becoming a motorcyclist.
Yea honestly this guy is the definition of dweeb and even when he gets a motorcycle he somehow becomes more of a dweeb
@@gothops154 you say dweeb like its an insult
Total dork for sure but I support this lol
You funny asl
no, it's for maggots with a capital F
I recently bought a blue 2021. Super fun to ride!
Congratulations Tommy on getting your license! It’s great to see another motorcyclist join the club. 👍P.S. You’ll quickly learn the issue with the mirrors isn’t unique to the Monkey; many other bikes have the same issue unfortunately.
I would say most bikes :D
Yea! I have one too. I've owned 56 motorcycles in my life. This is the most rewarding enjoyable bike I've ever purchased. Its here for life! Enjoy.
Exactly! I've had my motorcycle license since 1971, and have owned countless dirt bikes and street bikes in my life. I even used to race a nine second turbocharged Z1 Kawasaki in the past. I just bought a monkey to take camping with me. Probably one of the funnest bikes I've ever ridden. I'm 6' and 200 pounds, and the Monkey fit me better than the Grom.
@@jamesb.armstrong5433 The seat and the seating position were why I picked the Monkey Bike over the Grom. I got the red one, but I wish they still offered the yellow model.
Nice job. Those Honda monkeys are awesome, I have one as well. I would like to get a blue one, followed by a yellow one.
It looks really cool, but I’m 6 ft tall even and I feel like it’ll be too small.
@@miked2075 I'm 6" 225lbs and it feels like it was tailor made for me. Do your self a favor and check one out.
Perfect bike for an experienced rider also!
Great start Tommy! Honda has brought back the fun factor. This sold a lot of motorcycles during the 70’s. I have been restoring z50’s, ct70’s and all the smaller bikes for 25 years now. Honda figured out adults have fun on mini bikes too! That sells motorcycles!
"Take it easy
Everybody's got something to hide
Except for me and my monkey
Woo!" - the beatles
I have had motorcycles for much of my life and I think this little thing is awesome. It looks great and it is a great size for a beginner. A much better choice then a scooter as it gets you comfortable with a manually shifted bike.
Good choice.
Did you consider a Yamaha TW200 at all?
If only I know this existed. I just bought my first bike as well. I ended up on a Street Glide.
This is what I need being only 5 feet tall 😭
Consider a Honda Rebel 300cc or 500cc as well as the seat is even lower than the Honda Monkey.
Honda rebels look so sick I also think u should check them out
I couldn't believe the seat height actually... I have an '09 Suzuki S50 800CC, the seat height is only 27.6".
Congrats on the license and bike! Getting a Jim Carrey Dumb and Dumber vibe seeing you ride that tiny bike.
Just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you do this and totally redeem yourself!
@@danatkinson6698 "I can get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog."
Til i find my heaven.. til i find my heaaaaven.
Congrats on getting your license! For myself, $4000 for this bike seems steep. I would put it toward a bit bigger bike. As another commenter said, something more suitable for street use. However, you should ride what makes you happy. Welcome, fellow rider!
Yeah they missed the mark on the price for this, should’ve been the original grom price.
That loop is for towing, lets call Andre
Nice. But, at my weight/size, I need a larger bike. I’d look like a bowling ball on a broomstick.
They are a fun ride, everybody looks like a circus bear on one 👍
Go for a cb500f, I’m 6’5 230lbs. Was my first bike and it was the biggest small bike I could find. It had great power for a started bike, comfy ergonomics, and I didn’t outgrow it to fast like most people do on a 300cc and below. Currently on one of its big brothers the cb650r
Cool bike man but I think you would have been much better off getting a Yamaha TW200.
A tw200 is a lot more versatile but honestly not that much faster. Mine tops out at maybe 65. Also the fat rear tire makes road handling less confident for a newbie.
Tw not fuel injected
Advice to you as a new rider, don't try 'zipping' thru traffic. It'll be tempting, but leave home a little early, and sit with the traffic, at least until you have a good few months under your belt. It's not your capability that'll be in question, it's getting used to everyone else not seeing you. Ride safe brother, welcome to the club 🙏
Mmm I figured you more of a ‘Busa guy Tommy 😆
I'd buy one because I know this Little Honda will still work in 40-50 years.
I'm thrilled that Honda is bringing back (bringing to the US) all these cool little bikes that were usually only available in India and asia. If you check out pictures of bikes in India there are so many cool little bikes! They're a blast to ride, and super convenient.
gear indicator is extremely helpful to a beginner. Monkey doesn't have it so it is not a perfect bike for a beginner.
Don't change it. Keep it stock.
1. I had no idea you gentlemen had started an additional channel revolving around bikes! I've been too busy digesting all the content you've been putting out about the Jeep Gladiator XD. I'm excited to start watching this channel as well! You've got another subscriber.
2. Congratulations on your first bike, Tommy! I just purchased my first one as well--pick it up next Saturday.
Don't ever use the "helmet lock" on the motorcycle. Thieves will just cut the chinstrap, and walk off with your $200+ helmet. The strap is $15 or less.
Take it with you and secure it somewhere safe.
I just got my license this week and this is one of the bikes I was looking at. Thanks!
Don’t waste your money get a 650cc
New grom
Colorado Represent!!!! Take that bike and hit the old mining dirt roads up in Idaho Springs!
JUST KEEP IT STOCK...IT WILL BECOME COLLECTIBLE IN 50 YRS.....LOL
Now take that warning sticker off the tank
Yes, before it gets stuck like my 96 Honda Nighthawk with the damn "unleaded fuel only" sticker that the original owner left on there. It practically turned to glass after 20+ years.
Easy bike to learn on, but has downsides for a learner also, and I like small bikes. Some new riders who get used to riding something like this will still find normal size bikes intimidating, others will be able to translate their new skills easily.
lol hell, I've owned my Banana Yellow Monkey for two years and I've never opened the tool set.
This is a cute but INCREDIBLY over priced toy bike. As a 36 year street rider, an MSF Rider Coach and graduate of several advanced street riding courses I will state that this is NOT what I would consider a good choice for a first time bike to be ridden on the street/as a commuter. The bike is way too small for you and the wheel/tire combo is very unstable. For the same price a Suzuki GW250 and for only about $500 more you could have something like a Kawaski KLX 230 ABS, Suzuki TU250, DR 200 S, VanVan 200, Yamaha TW 200 or V Star 250. Every one of those is approachable, more stable, more reasonable for a variety of uses and safer to ride.....and there is also a pretty wide selection of styles there. Kudos for getting your license to enjoy a bunch of fun, I just think that the Monkey is all mouth and no trousers.
BTW, I am not a "bigger is better" guy as my current bike is a Kawasaki Z400.
Larry or you have no idea what your talking about
LMAO. Tommy, you do not disappoint with your uniqueness. Goes well with your manly Mini. 😂 It is a great choice to keep your feet flat on the ground. 👍. Made my morning. :)
While riding in the redwoods by Santa Cruz, CA, I saw a large group of Monkey and Grom riders--prolly 40 bikes, hooning through the twisties thru the redwoods, and wheelieing thru the tiny towns. Looks like a lotta fun, but you will be on that CRF300 by summer, Tommy
Been riding for 20 years. Do not underestimate how much fun small bikes are. You may be tempted away by higher HP but you'll be back
Did he just say real bike?
In India 100cc bike carrying 3 people
Love that bike. I’ve been thinking about getting my first bike too. I’ve been looking at the 2022 Honda Navi as my first bike and it looks perfect and only $1,800. Btw, what kind of jacket are you wearing while you’re on the bike? That looks like a great motorcycle jacket.
Believe me, you'll be trying to pop wheelies soon, if not already!
Enjoy your new found skill !
Good choice to get around the farm, poor choice to take into traffic, for a whole host of reasons. If you haven't already done so get yourself a pair of armored jeans and an armored jacket.
and make sure you have a will made up and a cemetary plot all picked out
I'm just wondering how riding and other motorcycle is safer? Most people driving cars or trucks don't respect and give motorcycle riders space. Plus all riders should wear protective gear.
Love the Monkey - that one is a keeper!
Congrats Tommy! Welcome to the 2 wheel community!!! Great video. I've been looking at the Monkey for just around the town.
Had lots of bikes of all sizes but the monkey is by far the best ever 👍 enjoy your ride Tommy🙂
One of the last things said to James Dean was "be careful, the Porsche Spyder is small and hard to see by other drivers". Just a few hours later a car made a left turn in front of him and RIP James Dean. Being safe on two wheels is about making yourself visible and assuming the worst from drivers around you, the ones you can and CAN'T see pulling out of blind alleys.
Congrats on your first bike! Will say you are gonna grow out of that 125cc real quick 😂
That bike is a lot of fun even for expert riders. Congrats! My brother got a 1969 Honda Mini-Trail (that's what they called them in the Philippines) when we were kids and it was so much fun especially on the beach. My first bike was a Honda CB360T.
im not just getting into driveing bikes but in ireland i have to get my first bikes on the road it has to be 125cc so its either this or the grom for fun
That same piece comes with the CT125 Trail. Under the seat of the Trail is a small metal bar that the tether slips through so the hooks hang out from under the seat to lock your helmet too.
I hit like before watching the video, it's such a cool bike,,,,,congrats!!
As an experienced dirt biker, save your money, leave it stock, tires match the capabilities of the bike as a whole. As your confidence and skills grow you will want a more capable bike. Spend your money on a bike where your spend will make a difference. Hope you have fun in growing your skills/confidence. I love dirt biking!
cable is for the helmet lock
Drop a Yoshi exhaust on that Baby!
So gorgeous, amazing and majestic motor'',
strongest motor''s monkey motor''s
🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Great first bike, why not? Plus if you’ve got an RV it’s super easy to load up and quick local trips! You’ll own this many years, even though you’ll get another bike soon ha! ✊🏼🏁
If they're available for that handlebar system get some bar end mirrors
Congratulations on your choice, Tommy. I started out riding 50+ years ago on a 50cc Honda C110. I graduated to a 350 then a 750 with 20 or 30 bikes in between, and today I ride a V-Strom 1000 that I bought new in '02. I cringe when I see new riders on 100+ HP rockets.
Hey! I'm in Colorado, too! And, of course, I'm researching what would be a good first bike for me.
Did you eat
Well no, the wheels are too small. They lack gyroscopic effect and on damp roads will lock up the back wheel super easy. A CB125 is a much safer bike. My daughter has a Grom, found out through personal experience, qualified motorcycle mechanic, 45 plus years of riding.
2021 is going to be a good year for TFL bike 😎
Road pizza. Tommy buy a real bike. Leave the toy for off-road.
I had a Honda 360 when I was teenager great bike for on and offroad, small but could still do ok. Be safe Tommy stay out from in front of trucks that will stop slower than you.
in the philippines there is what they call honda Beat. its a 110cc modern looking scooter and its only about $1500....wish honda usa would release something in that price range.......that monkey is overpriced...even in the philippines it is priced at around $4k
Congratulatiin on your new bike. The metal wire with rubber is a helmet lock i got the same on my nc750xa. You go trough your helmet d ring then trough the other round part of the thing. It should have a place for it on the bike. Read the freakinn owner's manual :p ..
Looks like a nice little bike! Is this the same size as a grom?
Every reviewer says it’s a small bike, when you are 6ft and over every bike is small, this bike is small in length, but the seat height is the same as normal bikes, if your inside leg measurement is only 29” you would not say this was a small bike
NO NO NO. please do not tell be this is a beginner bike. it is not! its one thing to learn how to ride and shift. But you need more power then that on the road. It simply isnt safe. People dont see bikes (or somtimes dont care) and you need enough power to get out of the way. Especially for your weight. anyone over 6 foot needs somthing at least 400cc. nothing less.
So revving an EFI bike isn't the same as the old carb bikes, its a different sound but i like them better and they are hassle free! Cool Bike, i think that strap is a security cable incase you have to leave the bike, you can lock its mobility so it can't be carried away.?!
What a cool little bike. Can't beat the Honda reliability either. 😀
Learned how to ride these is my saftey course. Prob would not buy it cause the clutch friction zone is WAY to far out. Also to small
It would be perfect for me also if both roads leading out of my town didn't require a 55 mph speed limit. Mine won't do over 53 mph.
I've been riding for years and im thinking about getting one just to toy around on, it looks like it would be a lot of fun to ride, especially if you were with 3 or 4 more people that had them 👍.
Excellent choice and being a Honda, it should be rock solid dependable!
the bike is awesome and its a fun having bike but i don't think it should be recommended as a first bike it small and doesn't have the power to pass cars on the highway people will grow this bike fast
Your selling insurance, SCREW YOU I'M OUT !!!!
It is a good first bike for a 10 year old, and I got one at ten. But for an adult like you, it makes no sense at all. You seem to be of normal intelligence and you could ride any size bike, just stay on the back roads until you have the feel. IMO very silly, like a road bicycle starting on a tricycle.
I started on a gsxr 600. I don’t think I could have done that little bike. I would get one for my 13 year old though.
Should've got a grom. I love the monkeys but they aren't worth the price at all
Monkeys are cool. Not a good first bike. That Hawk is way better to learn on. Any 250 dual sport.
This thing looks much higher by seat than Suzuki LS650 lol
Cant decide between this or a ruckus to bring with then I go camping. Would prefer a golf cart but state parks are a holes about anything that isn’t plated.
Why would u get such a tiny ass bike.. this is nothing compared to an actual motorcycle.
i would put there mpr exchaust as i would put in z50j monkey
I love the attitude and such, but this is only a great beginners bike if you dont need to go fast where you ride for safety... otherwise having a bunch of cars lining up behind you can be very bad for a beginner.
I'm 6'1" and ride a sportster 1200.. is it funny that I want one of these!?! Lmao
whatever gets you on two wheels I'm all in ... great review, TFLbike! I'll be a sub
Tommy I started my riding career on a '71 Trail 70! Great little bike. I am surprised you didn't buy the Trail 125? But still a good introduction to riding! Be safe out there young man.😀👍
Hard to get ahold of the Trail right now, plus that monkey has the most comfortable seat ever.
In 1971 you could buy a Honda Trail 50 in Okinawa for $233.00
there are big bore kids and some folks juiced them up from 8 to about 48 hp. even can toss a 5 speed trans in it
Careful with those little tires, don't have the stability of 17's
That Honda engine has been around in some form or other since the ancient Egyptians. It's bomb proof.
Tommy and Andre are my favorite personalities on TFL. Be safe out there on the bikes Tommy!
million dollar bogan on youtube he rode one 5000 km across australia
he put it through hell and it just keeped going and going
check out his video
let me know what you think any one who reads this
go have a look you will also get a good lough
They took 2 Honda monkeys through Baja and they faired well
Why was that passenger holding the seat like that? Hopefully he didnt scrape his fingers off the tire