15th Nov, 2023 13:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1985 Honda Z50J 'Monkey Bike'
5km from new
Estimated at £3,500 - £4,500
Registration No: A150 YCY
Frame No: Z50J-1602501
Engine No: Z50JE
CC: 49
MOT: None
- Showing Just 5km from new
- Limited edition Monkey bike
Motorcycle genius Soichiro Honda's original design, the CZ100 'Mini Bike', still has an enthusiastic following. Also known as the 'Monkey Bike', by which it was and will be forever known, the first of the line had a 49cc pushrod engine, rigid forks, single seat and 5'' wheels. Soon upgraded to the CZ50M, the Z50A and then the Z50AK2 with tele forks, 8'' wheels with knobbly tyres, and high level exhaust. Ironically the Far East motorcycle industry has spent the last four decades cloning Mr Honda's designs, some official others not, and there are many copies of the Monkey Bike available on the market today. Indeed, the term has become somewhat generic now and can apply to any miniature motorcycle.
This little Z50J Gold Limited Edition 'Monkey Bike' is displaying just 5km from new. It has been stored most of its life and turned over regularly to keep it free. There is some storage wear and tear on the machine, evidential from the photographs.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is now offered with a V5C
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 15th Nov, 2023
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