Honda Monkey, 60 Years of Pure Enjoyment!
- Published on 04/03/2026 10:25
Quirky yet always in style, archaic but so modern, the Monkey remains a timeless icon.
The 2026 Honda Monkey 125 continues to be a mobile illustration of fun on two wheels. This 105 kg mini-motorbike, with its 12-inch wheels and irresistible look, turns every outing into a burst of laughter. For 2026, Honda dresses it in three new, distinctly retro two-tone colors: Matte Black, Red/Silver, and Yellow/White. Enough to revive the spirit of the 70s while adhering to the latest standards.
Its air-cooled 124 cm³ single-cylinder engine delivers 6.9 kW (9.4 hp) at 6,750 rpm and 10.7 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Paired with a 5-speed gearbox and a manual clutch, it offers remarkable flexibility and a record fuel consumption of 1.5 l/100 km. The steel monocoque frame, inverted fork, progressive rear shocks, and a turning radius of only 1.9 m ensure maneuverability worthy of a giant toy. The ABS braking system with two discs (220 mm front, 190 mm rear), controlled by an inertial measurement unit (IMU), guarantees optimal safety.
Six decades without betraying the original
The style remains true to the original: high handlebars, raised exhaust, balloon tires 120/80-12 and 130/80-12, thick seat at 776 mm height, and a 5.6-liter chrome fuel tank. Full LED lighting and modern LCD instrumentation enhance the vintage look without sacrificing comfort. A simple press of the key makes the lights blink to help locate the bike in a crowded parking lot.
Honda’s original accessories further enrich the experience: chrome luggage rack, waterproof side bag, heated grips, USB port, alarm, and even a gear indicator. A direct heir of the 1960s Monkey designed for the Tama-Tech park in Tokyo, modernized in 2018 and refined in 2022, the Monkey proves time and again that fun is not a matter of size. Easy, economical, endearing: it brings smiles to all who cross its path. A concentrate of pure joy on two wheels.
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