Honda Monkey on and Off Road Test and Review

[@ohwell2790]

Picked up the Monkey on 6/13/2023 and the main reason is it small and light and the trail 125 is not available here and the dealer did not know when. But with the 5 speed and clutch and low seat I am very happy with this bike. Not to mention I am 80 years of age and had not ridden for a few years. This bike made it possible for me to handle and the off road (light use ) and enjoy ridding again.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

That's awesome to hear!

[@johnepperson8867]

At 80 years old, GOOD FOR YOU, you're still having FUN !!!!

[@BillySBC]

God bless you sir, keep riding!

[@AnthosKlox]

Awesome! Bucket loads of respect and admiration for you.

[@james_chatman]

If this bike doesn't bring a smile to your face, get help.

[@jmoookie873]

😂

[@zeezeerhydon7083]

I think that's why I'm so split on buying one! I have a crf150f for screwing around but it didn't put a smile on my face like test riding the monkey did

[@ripmax333]

@@zeezeerhydon7083 But the CRF Have bigger wheels making it easier for off-road riding, so what makes you go for the Monkey

[@TheOverisel]

People who had a 50cc monkey as a kid are now 50 -60 and older. They may are able to buy a mint 50 year old 50cc Monkey but they're too big to ride and enjoy it. Now the new 125 Monkey gives them the nostalgia but in a size they can actually ride!!!!!!!!!!! And it's brand new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, and I've seen some of those classic Monkey for sale at bike shows. They're more expensive than a new one!

[@arnohag1]

In the 80's I rode the little Honda tail bikes for fun. The new Monkey is much more capable and just as much fun. Yes I ride large bikes but the smile factor is not the same. Thanks for the review.😅

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for sharing! All motorcycles have their good points.

[@raulsalanaranjo6565]

I think the Monkey is a great second bike for many riders. If I had to commute on a bike on a daily basis, it would be up there in my short list

[@peterbrophy9442]

I get a kick out of bringing my red 2022 Monkey to Harley Bike meets! It gets a lot of curiosity from bikers who want to know more about it.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

That must be fun to watch their reactions to Monkey. 😁

[@Jones-xx2gc]

They look great, performance isn't everything. That seat looks comfy and would sell it for me. Great video.

[@thepab3072]

Just bought a new Monkey this week, can't wait to pick it up. Had a Grom in 2014, Minimotos are so much fun

[@J2I3H]

Honda really needs to make a 250cc variant with 20-25hp, would buy immediately 😎

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I've seen people putting the 286cc engine into rooms. 100mph.

[@rossydv]

Even a 200cc would make almost certainly get it.

[@RKmndo]

Yeah, it's not even legal to ride anything under a 150cc on our highways.

[@thepab3072]

You can do a 181cc BBK and it gives you 21hp.

[@jerrygillespie6121]

I became a monkey on my 8th birthday a ZA Monkey with only 50cc, and had only 3 gears, but it ran like hell, and basically rode only off road, it definitely took a beating, and it proved itself as very tough little bike. Now I´m 61, and ride a Indian Roadmaster.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I've seen some of those classic Monkeys on sale at the bike shows for more than a brand new one. They can still be found perfectly restored.

[@jerrygillespie6121]

@@DifferentSpokesTV I can imagine that the old ZA's aren't cheap.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@DifferentSpokesTV Banned in Australia 2 years ago along with the Super Cub. Crazy expensive 100% Made in Japan models. My father bought me the original 1970 Z50-A Mini Trail K1 in Australia when I was 10 years old and I LOVED it until he bought me an XR-75 so I could compete in children's motocross. However I still have it! And now I am 64 years of age.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

That's an awesome story!

[@larrywade9041]

Thanks for the video my Canadien friend. Nice video as always. I have a 2021 Monkey & love it. I only use my bike for riding around here in the countryside. At almost 72y.y, my body has been spanked to many times to spank my Monkey on a jarring trail. Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks, you too! They're great bikes.

[@fridayisgaming]

I’ve never even sat on a motorcycle before, a friend of my has recommended the monkey. Is that a really good starter?

[@Dollsteak69]

It's a great bike to learn on. Although you will outgrow it quick. Even when you may want something bigger you won't want to sell it. They are so convenient for just a fun ride around town or the cabin or the farm.

[@fridayisgaming]

@@Dollsteak69 Right On!!! Thanks.

[@larryhouse3776]

Get it. It'll be the most fun you ever have!

[@Neightlive]

Very good

[@lordtachanka8255]

This channel is underrated ❤❤

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@indiorider8539]

What a great little big bike! Gotta say it'll be a great camping bike! Great information and great content! Nothing wrong for having a small big bike. Hasta luego!

[@johneaches5313]

It's funny seeing you riding a rally and your wife riding on the monkey. It's the same bikes me and my wife have. Great fun.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Very cool!

[@waliiswadi8682]

There's just something about the honda monkey, its just good

[@hankwojo]

My favorite would be the Trail 125. It can go anywhere and I can add storage/luggage.

[@orientationandmobilitywith5902]

Awesome video, awesome bike. Let’s get one! 😊

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Deal!

[@Motolympics]

I use it to get around on campus. I race all the electric bikes lol.

[@carlosdesgroux2627]

I’m wondering when the all new DAX 125 2023 will arrive to the US market, I am waiting for it.

[@johnepperson8867]

I had a Honda Mini Trail 50 when I was a kid (in the 70's) so I would really like to have a Monkey. I have to agree, they seem overpriced. Not sure I want to pay that much for a toy 😥. THANK YOU for the informative video !

[@halinabiegalski9509]

Is it even possible not to smile? Bike just for me👍

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Great runabout for the town and some country roads.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@DifferentSpokesTV Very dicey handling at any kind of speed. Those tiny tyres and rims = massive instability. To be avoided like the plague for learner riders. No way. Full size 100-125cc trail any day.

[@skymningforelsket1302]

Light weight and low to the ground are big advantages off road. This bike might be too small, but the Tenere and Pan American types of bikes are too big. A 125cc to 300cc bike is probably the sweet spot for off roading. I know the Monkey is 125cc, but 9 hp is a bit feeble and the bike is too low to the ground and wheels are too small. The US Army used (maybe still uses) the Suzuki DR125 as its scout bike, if that's telling you anything. That's a 209 lbs., 13 horsepower bike. Army scouts have to use the machine anywhere in the world, over any kind of terrain, in any weather, where there are no roads and there aren't even any trails.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! Stay tuned. Hopefully by the end of the summer I'll get my hands on an XR150, new to Canada. That might just be the perfect beginner dual sport.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@DifferentSpokesTV XR150's are good size but down on quality from CKD packages out of Thailand or China. Avoid!!!!

[@skymningforelsket1302]

@@DifferentSpokesTV I'm plussed they put a carb on it and a regular analog speedometer. On a brand new model, we haven't seen that in a long time

[@ohwell2790]

For you, but not for millions of others who enjoy this bike, like me.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@ohwell2790 Beauty!!!!

[@tigercoward]

If I lived in town, I would definitely own one of these! It would look great beside my Tiger 1200. 😅 Thanks for another great video!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Our pleasure! A Monkey and a Tiger 1200 cover all your bases.

[@tigercoward]

@@DifferentSpokesTV lol. I might start a zoo!

[@AhmadAlAjeel]

What helmet is that on the guy riding the trail 125 at 8:42 ? I have the 2019 honda monkey, the new one has an extra gear, are there any other changes? its it worth it to trade in for the new model?

[@adam346]

you beat that monkey like it owed you money... good job.

[@randomtraveler3363]

This is purely "style" marketing, if you want a road bike get a Grom, if you want a trail bike get the Trail 125. both are less expensive too.

[@skymningforelsket1302]

Lots of money is made by selling style. Probably moreso than selling anything else.

[@jeffbaker1891]

Excellent a you tuber from ontario. Hello from trenton ont. Great Channel

[@raymondj8768]

I started riding the honda 50 as a child it was great i rode the heck out of it lol !

[@farouk6564]

I have been trying to get my wife to get one so I can ride it too :)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yep, good plan!

[@Scootir185]

Great review! As usual.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks again!

[@Winstrreak]

Yo i just got into minibikes what upgrades would this nee

[@RKmndo]

It needs a longer seat and some passenger pegs. Gear it down so 5th is usable. Add a skid and some street-legal knobbies...you have a scrambler.

[@jonathantyree8172]

As a bigger guy.. These little bikes make me jelly. Lol

[@james_chatman]

Its got a surprisingly big seat and roomy peg position so you might be in luck.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@james_chatman Don't even try one.

[@supermanlymaningtonman3507]

@@theaustralianconundrum What? Big man scared of a small bike?

[@williamheinsinger7390]

I have a 22 Banana Yellow Monkey 🐒 🙈, Love it 💖👌

[@victoriazero8869]

Sad they haven't recreated Honda Ape, which is basically a slightly bigger Monkey.

[@caktuspoika]

here in finland its 50cc when you are 15 and 125 when you are 16 years

[@caktuspoika]

oh and 50cc are limited to 45km/h

[@bennythomsen5974]

I have just ordered the Honda Dax St 125 .. the choice was between the Dax and the Monkey.. very hard to choose… but I guess you cant the Dax in the USA, right?

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I don't know about the States but Honda does not import it to Canada yet. The Trail 125 is coming to us just now for the first time.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Let's get a group of guys together, each buy a new Monkey, and let's tour the USA from coast to coast, using zero State highways or Interstate roads. Sound like a plan? Of course I'd have to redo the suspension, go full exhaust, ECU flash, significantly upgrade the braking power. But after that, I'm good. 😆

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

There's a video of Ari and Zach doing the Alaska highway up to the Arctic Circle on a Trail 125 and Trail 90. Pretty good watch.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DifferentSpokesTV Yep I've watched their escapades. Always entertaining.

[@raul-qi6xp]

IM IN

[@geraldburmeister9637]

That would be great. I just did a 270 mile trip today on 55 mph roads, calm breeze and held 53-57 all day bone stock. I would love to do a long trip on my Monkey.

[@larryhouse3776]

I'm from Canada. I'd come down for this! Trip of a life time, probably $500 on gas too 😂

[@dmaxcustom]

I want to buy a bike like that as a second bike to do stupid stuff that I cant do in my Street Triple.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

It's hard to get into too much trouble on these.

[@carlarthur4442]

Great little bike 🏍 for just monkeying around 😅

[@BillySBC]

I would think if you try to take it offroad you're going to be whacking the exhaust on rocks and busting off the exhaust studs in your cylinder head. First thing is to re-route the exhaust.

[@SeekingPleroma]

I think I recognise the trail with the power lines. Central Ontario?

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

This one is in Northumberland forest but there are several ATV Hydrocut trails around.

[@CrustyBiker]

I have a latest monkey like in this video and just took it off roading at the A.B.R festival in England this weekend, I have to say I didn't complete the course because the bike was shaking itself to pieces (or so it sounded), I realised the headlamp bucket was hanging out part of the way round, and had to use the fresh toolkit to get it sorted, after that it still rattled but I found out this was just the pressed tin plate vibrating (illegal in UK) . Shame i aborted the rest of the course 1st 😢 on way home, I.was following a 4 speed grom!, I had no extra power or speed, as you say 5th gear is like overdrive, he was losing me a places and he was over loaded with weight in comparison? 🤷‍♂️ ...but despite this, I love it and am.happy I got rid of 900 ninja to downsize to this..

[@t_rex8767]

wouldve been fun to get a monkey next year, kinda want to try it on long vacation-trips if possible

[@thinkdunson]

ok honda, now we just need a mini bagger.

[@Bayonzi]

does it have bigger version

[@maheshengineer]

I wish to buy HONDA Monkey. I am from Mumbai, India. Want to import it. Can you help/guide please?

[@正弥中西-c1j]

大変参考になりました、ありがとうございます。

[@enniomoglia3846]

la scimmia è la migliore mini moto esistente. dire mini moto è riduttivo, perchè è una vera moto. l'ho ordinata anch'io e spero arrivi presto.

[@ThorbenHuygens]

in Belguim i bought my limited gold edition from '96 for onle 2750 euro (50cc)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Awesome!

[@mrsilbo6499]

That gag works in the UK as well as Canada! 😊

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Good to know!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Different strokes should know how to spank a monkey...

[@mcvincnt]

This reminds me of the old Saturday Night Live skits with Dieter (Mike Myers). "WOULD YOU LIKE TO TOUCH MY MONKEY?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuwoHqvp5Z1fLc

[@bradeinarsen]

1.85 l/100 km in the city!!!

[@lawdpleasehelpmeno]

Don't put the like and subscribe spiel at the start of the video. There's no point, no one is going to like or subscribe when they've seen none of your content so it's just going to piss people off.

[@jonkuenning]

Imagine being so soft that is what trips a person to being pissed off…

[@garyfranks2586]

Getting Your Oklahoma Motorcycle License Riders between the ages of 14 and 16 300cc or smaller.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for the info!

[@kenet71]

Snow? ❄️

[@bobsnyder6197]

❤️

[@markbaum9615]

Cute...however I'd rather slap a plate on a KX80

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, there are a few inexpensive dual sports out there that are competition for the Mini Motos.

[@Hallo-Hallo]

😍😃

[@stararts_official4369]

Or you buy a Brixton Crossfire XS for 2500€...the real MiniScrambler for the half of the price ;)

[@prospectorsoils1240]

A CR500R only weighs 3 LBS more.

[@zteburner5882]

Ah... spanking the monkey. :)

[@the.communist]

Im in favour of banning motor vehicles off road

[@jlrutube1312]

Hello Communist! I'm a Democrat and I agree. Why should people have freedom? I say let's make slaves out of everyone!😀

[@Dachshund-Nator]

I’m in favor of banning communism, Marxism, totalitarianism,and socialism and any other similar trash. 👊🖕

[@johndefalque5061]

I love Honda's minimotos but damn their scooters are so ugly I won't ride one for fear of getting a citation!

[@positivelynegative9149]

🐵 👍

[@Moondoggy1941]

1:06 Balboa Beach Ferry Ca.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yep, the Navi launch in 2021.

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@DifferentSpokesTV Good, but bummer the state wants to shut them down. I have been on tons of times, we had originals receipts that we photo copied that the ride was only a quarter, so you know how old those are.

[@ronorencia7017]

automatic

[@Utubeisazzho]

250cc should be not getting passed by a Prius lol

[@dmedina6835]

First

[@Dachshund-Nator]

🏆 🥇 🌮

[@iamgermane]

Whose singletrack was this???? Singletrack is meant for NON-POWERED bicycles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LTLT900]

Non powered bicycles are for losers.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

There is plenty of single track for dirt bikes and this one is in Northumberland forest. I'm a member of the trail riders club there.

[@Tom-h3s4x]

Mmm... I LOVE me a sweet little monkey!

[@PollyT.Pocket22]

Monkey way to expensive rather spend that much money on a real motorcycle, but it reminds me of 1970s Honda trail