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LOT 35

Effectively 'as new' 1998 Honda Z50J Monkey Gorilla Frame no. Z50J-2501311 Engine no. Z50JE-2056967

Sold for €6,900 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 35

Effectively 'as new', 1998 Honda Z50J Monkey Gorilla

The Zoute Sale|12 October 2025, 12:00 CEST|Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute

Effectively 'as new'
1998 Honda Z50J Monkey Gorilla
Frame no. Z50J-2501311
Engine no. Z50JE-2056967

An important milestone in Monkey Bike development was reached in 1974 with the launch of the Honda 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. In 1978 the Z50J Monkey was heavily revised with a larger fuel tank (9 Litres), 12-volt CDI ignition, a manual clutch, and a four-speed gearbox, becoming the more aggressive looking 'Gorilla'. Immensely popular as paddock transport the world over, Monkeys are currently much in vogue.

With Honda in Japan ceasing production of the existing Monkey and Gorilla in 2007, pending the arrival of new fuel-injected models for 2009, original examples of these charismatic little machines can only become increasingly collectible. A collector's item, this Z50J Gorilla Edition is one built in 1998 for the Japanese market only. The Gorilla is still factory fresh and has never been fuelled, which makes it exceptionally rare and all the more collectible.

Comes with its Japanese export documents and its EU taxes paid document.

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