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1997 Honda Z50J Monkey 30th anniversary Limited Edition Frame no. Z50J-200209 (see text) Engine no. Z50JE-2046404

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Lot 105

1997 Honda Z50J Monkey 30th anniversary Limited Edition
Frame no. Z50J-200209 (see text) Engine no. Z50JE-2046404

1997 Honda Z50J Monkey 30th anniversary Limited Edition
Frame no. Z50J-200209 (see text)
Engine no. Z50JE-2046404

* 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. An important milestone in Monkey development was reached in 1974 with the launch of the Z50J, which featured front and rear suspension like a 'proper' motorcycle while retaining the overhead-camshaft engine and 8" wheels, first seen on the Z50A respectively. Immensely popular as paddock transport the world over, Monkeys are currently much in vogue, and original examples of these charismatic little machines can only become increasingly collectible.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Monkeybike, Honda built this rare and collectible limited edition of the Honda Monkey 30th anniversary for the Japanese market only. A lovely example showing very low mileage on the speedometer, this 30th anniversary is presented in excellent condition. This bike is equipped with a blanco frame (not showing any frame number), as could be seperately ordered from Honda. It comes with Belgian registration papers showing frame number Z50J-200209.

Honda Z50J Monkey série limitée 30th anniversary 1997
Cadre n° Z50J-200209 (voir text)
Moteur n° Z50JE-2046404

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. Un jalon important dans l'évolution du Monkey fut l'apparition de la Z50J en 1974, qui recevait une suspension à l'avant et à l'arrière comme une vraie moto, tout en retenant le moteur à arbre à cames en tête et les roues de 8 pouces, inaugurés par le Z50A. Particulièrement populaire comme moyen de transport sur les paddock dans le monde entier, les Monkeys sont actuellement très tendance et les exemplaires originaux de ces petites machines séduisantes seront de plus en plus recherchés.

Pour célébrer le 30e anniversaire de l'emblématique 'Monkey', Honda a construit cette édition limitée uniquement pour le marché japonais. Très bel exemplaire peu kilométré, ce 30e anniversaire est présenté en excellent état. Cette moto est équipée d'un cadre blanco (sans numéro de cadre), qui pourrait être commandé séparément auprès de Honda et est vendue avec des papiers d'immatriculation belge portant le numéro de cadre Z50J-200209.

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