Post Sale Update: This Monkey sold for $7,865 after 28 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.
In Honda’s legendary lineup of motorcycles, one of the most iconic is the Z50 – affectionately known as the “monkey” bike because of how riders looked while on the tiny things. The first model was the Z50M, adorned in Shasta White bodywork with a Magna Red frame and a plaid seat. US riders rarely saw the original bike because they were initially just sold in Europe and Canada – it even took a few months before Honda offered it in its home market of Japan. The bike was unexpectedly popular and the rest is history.
Due to ever-tightening emissions regulations, Honda decided to kill off the monkey bike and give it one last run – a special 50th Anniversary model. 1,800 were built and they were only officially sold in Japan. Everyone else was forced to wait for bikes to be exported, knowing they’d have to pay a premium for the privilege. The 50th Anniversary calls back to the original bike very well, with a similar white paint scheme paired with a red frame, headlight holder, fork tubes, and more. Don’t forget the plaid seat, either! The new bikes get special badging to commemorate the anniversary and a fancy key.
This example (VIN: AB272402604, Engine #: AB28E-1502659) has just 1.4 kilometers, the seller imported it five months ago from Japan. “I bought it from Japan and imported it. Was told that it was only started once to confirm that it works but never ridden or moved. Everything on the bike is brand new and I have not started it due to keeping the value of the bike but i guarantee that it does start and everything works.”
Find this Monkey for sale in Torrance, California with bidding up to $6,900 and the reserve already met here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.
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