HONDA Z50 MONKEY BIKE HISTORY
HONDA first dispalyed the Monkey bike way back in 1961. It was an attraction at tama tech amusement park. A shoecase for HONDA products. It also appeared at the suzuka F1 site as an attraction for children. This version of the monkey bike the Z100 had 5 inch tires, a red frame with a white tank. It was a 50cc monkey bike. It was called a monkey bike because it was so small and anyone riding it looked abit simian, hence the monkey bike name.
Because of the high level of interest, HONDA soon developed a road version of the Z100, this model was the CZ100. This early monkey bike was popular and was exported in 1963 to Europe.
In 1967 a newer version was released the Z50M. It had a higher seat and was abit easier to ride, however it still had 5 inch wheels and no suspension. The Z50M monkey bike was still really small and looks similar to the CZ100. The handle bars fold inword, the Z50M monkey bike was designed to be portable and fit in the back of your car.
In 1969 the Z50A monkey bike replaced the Z50M. This monkey bike had suspension and 8 inch wheels.
In 1974 the Z50J monkey bike was launched with front and back suspension and eight inch wheels. This monkey bike is know as the minitrail in the US.
The current monkey bikes are basically the same as the original Z50J Monkey bike. Its a great design and HONDA have released special limited edition monkey bikes in recent years such as the all chrome Z50 monkey bike, the 30th anniversary HONDA monkey bike, the 40th anniversary HONDA monkey bike and a sporty version called the `spencer` model. They also have an all gold `Gold monkey bike` and the classic honda monkey Z50 with white tank and red frame.
In 1978 HONDA also launched the HONDA gorilla, which has a bigger tank and front and rear carrier racks. The HONDA gorilla is still availeable today. The latest HONDA gorilla bikes come with a yellow tank, or there is an all black HONDA gorilla.
HONDA monkey bikes are unique and many people enjoy customising their monkey bikes. Japan is the biggest market for monkey bikes and monkey bike parts. Although monkey bikes are alos popular in Belgium,France, Germany and other countries. There are many japanese companies that make high quality monkey bike parts. You can buy swingarms,exhaust,engine parts, clutch seats, body parts, wheels etc.
Companies like Gcraft,takegawa,Kitaco,daytona,OVER,Ohnishi,Yoshimura produce very high quality monkey bike parts. OVER titanium mufflers, Gcraft swingarms and takegawa 88cc/124cc bore up kits can be expensive. But they are very high quality. There are cheaper chinese made parts but they dont come with a guarantee and are made from inferior materials. Chinese made lights,seats are fine, but i dont reccommend using a chinese made engine part with your HONDA monkey.
If you are interested in HONDA monkey bikes, HONDA monkey bike parts, or anything to do with HONDA monkey bikes then please visit my online monkey bike store.
http://www.daxmonkey.com
Because of the high level of interest, HONDA soon developed a road version of the Z100, this model was the CZ100. This early monkey bike was popular and was exported in 1963 to Europe.
In 1967 a newer version was released the Z50M. It had a higher seat and was abit easier to ride, however it still had 5 inch wheels and no suspension. The Z50M monkey bike was still really small and looks similar to the CZ100. The handle bars fold inword, the Z50M monkey bike was designed to be portable and fit in the back of your car.
In 1969 the Z50A monkey bike replaced the Z50M. This monkey bike had suspension and 8 inch wheels.
In 1974 the Z50J monkey bike was launched with front and back suspension and eight inch wheels. This monkey bike is know as the minitrail in the US.
The current monkey bikes are basically the same as the original Z50J Monkey bike. Its a great design and HONDA have released special limited edition monkey bikes in recent years such as the all chrome Z50 monkey bike, the 30th anniversary HONDA monkey bike, the 40th anniversary HONDA monkey bike and a sporty version called the `spencer` model. They also have an all gold `Gold monkey bike` and the classic honda monkey Z50 with white tank and red frame.
In 1978 HONDA also launched the HONDA gorilla, which has a bigger tank and front and rear carrier racks. The HONDA gorilla is still availeable today. The latest HONDA gorilla bikes come with a yellow tank, or there is an all black HONDA gorilla.
HONDA monkey bikes are unique and many people enjoy customising their monkey bikes. Japan is the biggest market for monkey bikes and monkey bike parts. Although monkey bikes are alos popular in Belgium,France, Germany and other countries. There are many japanese companies that make high quality monkey bike parts. You can buy swingarms,exhaust,engine parts, clutch seats, body parts, wheels etc.
Companies like Gcraft,takegawa,Kitaco,daytona,OVER,Ohnishi,Yoshimura produce very high quality monkey bike parts. OVER titanium mufflers, Gcraft swingarms and takegawa 88cc/124cc bore up kits can be expensive. But they are very high quality. There are cheaper chinese made parts but they dont come with a guarantee and are made from inferior materials. Chinese made lights,seats are fine, but i dont reccommend using a chinese made engine part with your HONDA monkey.
If you are interested in HONDA monkey bikes, HONDA monkey bike parts, or anything to do with HONDA monkey bikes then please visit my online monkey bike store.
http://www.daxmonkey.com
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