Description

With its compact size and unique, adorable looks, the Honda Monkey was a trailblazer for the leisure motorcycle industry. The original model, with a 50cc air-cooled engine mounted on a red-colored frame, made its debut in 1967. Folding seats and handlebars allow it to fit inside the trunks of passenger cars, enabling riders to take them anywhere. The Monkeys suspension has been constantly upgraded, and wheel diameter has also increased from five inches to eight inches. December 2006 marked the 40th Anniversary of this little bike, and a special limited edition model equipped with red wheels, black fuel tank, and checkered seat cover was produced to commemorate the milestone.

A MONKEY 40th ANNIVERSARY Length: 224 mm.

Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Compact, unique, adorable..

Many words can be used to describe the Honda Monkey, a motorcycle which has helped to define the leisure bike genre. a 50cc 4-stroke engine is nestled in its striking red frame, which has a folding seat and handlebars so it will fit in a typical car trunk.

The Monkey debuted in 1967, and in 2006 this special model with tartan seat, black fuel tank and red wheels went on sale to commemorate the Monkey's 40th anniversary.

About the Model This is a 1/6 scale plastic model assembly kit.

Length: 224mm, width: 100mm, height: 175mm. ★The tartan seat pattern is recreated by a sticker, while meter casings, handlebars and muffler protector are metal-plated parts. ★Separate parts recreate the fuel tank and side covers. ★Moving front and rear suspension use coil springs. ★Just as on the full size bike, the handlebar folds away. ★Features a realistic depiction of the 49cc SOHC engine, with various lines and pipes also recreated. ★The kit includes decals to finish the model as a 40th anniversary or a standard edition. ★Parts are also included to recreate optional add-ons that were popular for the full-size Monkey.

Information is current as of August 29, 2007. S