Post Listing Update: This Z50 did not meet reserve despite 35 bids up to $5,500 on eBay.
To get pumped for the upcoming launch of the Honda Monkey – I’m trying it out next week so let me know if you have any questions about it – here’s one of the originals that started the magic.
In a wonderful article on Motorcyclist, Mitch Boehm notes “that the Honda Z50 Mini Trail is probably responsible for more two-wheeled addictions than any other motorcycle on earth.” The seller calls this an unrestored “time capsule” with 15 hours of run time in total. Everything is said to be original (including the tires) and there’s only a couple of small cosmetic issues – there’s a slight rub area on the right engine cover and 2 small scratches in the right side of the tank. The seat looks great and the seller has a NOS battery and original tin of touchup paint that he’ll include in the sale.
Find this Z50 for sale in Jonestown, Pennsylvania with bidding up to $3,650 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
Post-Listing Update: This Honda Monkey Z50 did not get any bids. This Honda Monkey Z50 (affectionately called the Monkey-Davidson) has been converted to look like an Electra-Glide with the Batwing fairing, luggage, and trunk. The seller suggests that the "Monkey Davidson" kit is a real thing, though I haven't been…
Designed and built originally as an attraction at a Japanese amusement park, when Honda officials saw the reaction of all ages, they decided to market the bike to the world. Starting in 1964, the Z50 turned out to be a very successful seller for HMC. Commonly called the ‘Monkey Bike’…
Here's a great setup for two reasons - first, it's a second-generation Z50 from the first year of production. But more importantly this tiny bike is carrying a sidecar that's bigger than the bike is! Once you're done laughing, here's what you need to know: 49cc four-stroke engine, 3-speed semi-automatic…
