2021 HONDA MONKEY
R I D E R E V I E W
P112
est routes. And I had a lot more fun on the Honda
Monkey than most. From 65 mph roads to 15
mph, this Monkey can do it all. But it is happiest
in the 45 and below range.
Its 125cc four-stroke engine is EFI-pro-
grammed lean as can be. One, this is superb for
meeting emission requirements. Two, this allows
the monkey to clock 100-plus MPG consistently.
It has a 1.5-gallon tank so you can do the math
pretty quickly to calculate how much money it
costs you to ride for 100 miles. And, if you're
commuting or cruising on this thing via urban
streets, 100 miles will last a long time.
The brakes are fine. If you're really worried
about stopping a bike with control from 40 mph
or looking for wet-climate confidence, ABS is an
option, but it will cost you an extra $200. The
Monkey will go faster than 40 mph, like 65 mph
if you try really hard, but why? The suspension is
also fine. There's little to complain about regarding
capability. We can only long for a bit more strength
from the stock clutch pack as we've been hogging
on it pretty hard. It's showing some weakness but
still hanging in there.
VALUE
Value is off the charts with the Honda Monkey. It
retails for $4000 and will cost you almost nothing
to own for years. It's about the same price as a
low-end electric mountain bike that doesn't look
Be patient, the
Monkey will
eventually get
to 60 mph if you
really want to.
