While it’s not the first, there’s no denying Honda’s Z-series is the most significant line of minibikes ever produced. Yielding timeless classics like the Z50, Monkey, Mini Trail and Super Cub, countless riders got their start on Honda Zs.
Building on decades of minibike excellence, the current Honda Monkey is by far the most spirited of Honda’s Minimoto lineup. While the core mechanicals are borrowed directly from the Grom, the custom possibilities are endless with the Monkey’s retro fuel tank, twin shocks and high-mounted exhaust.
We open this weekend’s proceedings with a neo-retro kit for the Yamaha Ténéré 700, before changing gears and profiling a bulked-up Honda Monkey from Indonesia. The second half of this week’s Speed Read focuses on boutique concept bikes; the all-electric Ichiban, and the turbocharged Langen LS12 Turbo.
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Ek Chalermphol’s Instagram bio lists his interests as “cars, trucks, bikes, bicycles, and taking photos.” But he neglects to mention his unwavering love for retro rally racers. We’ve featured two of Ek’s custom motorcycles before (a BMW R nineT Urban G/S and a Honda XR600R), and both were heavily inspired by classic Dakar Rally bikes.…
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There’s no quicker way to feel like a kid again than hopping on a mini bike, but there’s more than just novelty and fond memories powering the mini moto scene. These bikes are a fun way to get around and grow skills, but they’re also the gateway to the sport for the uninitiated, with low…
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One bike sticks out like a sore thumb this week; a rare Honda Monkey Gold Edition, currently for sale through Iconic Motorbike Auctions. It’s in the company of three café racers—a Yamaha XS650, a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and a Honda CB550.
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K-Speed is quite possibly the world’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. The Thai outfit builds bikes at a blistering rate—and while they…
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Remember the adorable Honda Motocompo? One industrial designer wants to bring it back, so he’s rendered a modern Honda Motocompo concept that…
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We’re firm believers that small bikes equal big fun. And we’re not alone. Just look at the humble Honda Super Cub—it might…
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Mini motorcycles have always been something of a novelty. Beyond the absurd visual effect of an adult on a kid-sized machine, they…
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Get your small bike ready. We’re already looking forward to the Barber Small Bore event this summer, an annual event dedicated to…
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We continue in our quest to bring you the most diverse Speed Read selections we can. This week includes a Honda Monkey…
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This week’s collection starts with a snow white Honda Monkey, and ends with a custom Yamaha TMAX scooter. In between, we look…
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We’re kicking off this weekend’s Speed Read with a cute Honda Monkey from Deus Korea. We’ve also rounded up a gnarly Suzuki…
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