The Honda Monkey motorcycle is perhaps the most famous fashion icon of the 1970s, although it first saw the light of day back in 1961. Initially, it featured a 49 cc engine and was designed for children's entertainment at the "Tama Tech" amusement park in Tokyo. After gaining popularity, it was decided to create a road-legal version, which was first exported to America and Europe in 1963. The model stood out with its chrome tank, folding handlebars, and rigidly mounted 5-inch diameter rims.

Its popularity was driven by a charming design that left no one indifferent, tiny dimensions, and lightness. This motorcycle was great fun to ride around the city. By 1969, its wheels were increased to 8 inches, and from 1970, it became even more popular because, with the installation of quick-detach forks, people could easily fit it into the trunk of a small car. By 1978, when the Monkey reached the peak of its popularity, the motorcycle's style was updated with a teardrop-shaped fuel tank. This model was especially loved by motorhome drivers who needed a convenient vehicle while the motorhome was parked. It was during this time and in this field that the mischievous Monkey captured millions of hearts. This model, with a three-speed gearbox and centrifugal clutch (it could be ridden without conventional motorcycle handling skills), gave thousands of beginners the chance to feel for the first time what it means to twist the throttle of a motorized two-wheeled vehicle.

This model was so fun and simple to ride that it likely popularized the concept of motorcycles to a wider audience than any other bike. Thick tires, small monkey-style handlebars, a tiny fuel tank, and a large soft seat – the unmistakable Monkey design of that era is, like the attachment to this little machine, timeless.

Undoubtedly, the iconic small Honda motorcycle has been modernly redesigned. Its style is very similar to the original but supplemented with modern, high-end accents such as: USD forks, dual rear shock absorbers, an LCD instrument panel screen, ABS operating based on Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) data, and full LED lighting. The 125 cc air-cooled engine develops 6.9 kW of power, and the fuel efficiency rating is 67 km/l. The motorcycle weighs just 104 kg with all fluids.