Monkey-ing AROUND

Two opportunities recently presented themselves for Motorcycle Sport & Leisure to ride the latest incarnation of Honda’s iconic Monkey. First, we took the chance while out on the launch of Honda’s premium Forza 125 and 300 scooter out in the south of France, and spent a couple of hours bombing around Nice. And then a couple of weeks later, we were invited down to the official UK launch in central London – and made the pilgrimage from the Ace Café across to Bike Shed. Here’s what we think of the all-new Monkey 125.

With its chunky tyres, mini-‘ape’ style handlebars, miniscule fuel tank and big, squashy seat, the Monkey is arguably one of the most iconic motorcycles in existence. Its popularity