 Honda Z50M | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Monkey Bike |
| Production | 1961-1999 |
| Predecessor | Honda Super Cub |
| Successor | Honda Ape |
| Class | Minibike |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), OHC, air cooled, four stroke, single |
| Transmission | 3-speed semi-automatic transmission |
| Frame type | Backbone |
| Brakes | Drum |
| Related | |
The Honda Z series or Monkey Bike was a line of minibikes made by Honda which have a model number starting with the letter Z. The bike came to be known as a monkey bike because those riding them "looked like monkeys".[1]
- ^ Chung, Dennis (12 July 2013). "What The Heck Is A Monkey Bike?". VerticalScope Inc. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
With its compact dimensions, Z100 riders were described as looking like Monkeys, hence the term "Monkey Bike."