Monkey business!
With its chunky tyres, mini-‘ape’ style handlebars, miniscule fuel tank and big, squashy seat, the Monkey is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever.
Its popularity was mainly a result of its instantly-likeable design, tiny dimensions and ultra-light weight – which made it a whole load of fun around town. And because it was so easy to ride and unintimidating to look at, it could be argued that the original Honda Monkey sold the idea of motorcycling to the general public, more than any other machine in history, apart from perhaps Honda’s own Super Cub C50, C90 etc…
The original Monkey was actually a 49cc child’s toy, designed for Tama Tech (an amusement park in Tokyo), before being developed into a fully
