1967 Honda Z50M 'MonkyBike'
Frame no. Z50M-104728 Engine no. Z50ME-117653

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|10 March 2021, 13:00 CET|Paris, Rue de la Paix

1967 Honda Z50M 'MonkyBike'
Frame no. Z50M-104728
Engine no. Z50ME-117653

* Please note that this motorcycle will be available for viewing by prior appointment in Belgium.

Footnotes

With the launch of the Z100¬ in 1961, Honda created the class known as 'Monkey Bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single, while an ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels, and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of a car. In 1963 the first CZ100 model appeared, the first model in line after the 1961 Honda Z100.

The Z50M was the first series of minibikes to be called "Monkeybike" by Honda. It was launched in 1967 for the European, Australian, and Canadian market. Some were exported for the Japanese market too. Production of this model ended in 1969.

This example of the Z50M, is fitted with a different larger headlight, destined for the French market. It was restored some time ago and has since been on static display. This monkeybike comes with Belgian registration papers.

Honda Z50M « MonkeyBike » 1967
Cadre n° Z50M-104728
Moteur n° Z50ME-117653

Avec le lancement de la Z100¬ en 1961, Honda créait une classe baptisée « Monkey Bikes » (moto de singe) en raison de leur petite taille. Le moteur était le très fiable monocylindre à quatre temps C100, tandis qu'un empattement ultra-court, de petites roues et un réservoir symbolique en faisaient une machine qui, dans le cas de la version à guidon repliable, pouvait se ranger dans le coffre d'une voiture. En 1963 le premier modèle CZ100 faisait son apparition aux côtés de la Honda Z100 de 1961.
La Z50M était la première série de minimotos à recevoir le surnom de « Monkeybike » chez Honda. Elle fut commercialisée sur les marchés européen, australien et canadien en 1967. Quelques-unes furent aussi exportées au Japon. La production du modèle prit fin en 1969.

Cet exemplaire de Z50M est équipé d'un gros phare destiné au marché français. Restauré il y a quelques temps et vendu avec ses papiers d'immatriculation belge, le vendeur nous informe que ce modèle a été en exposition pour un bon moment.

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