What category is the 2012 Honda Ape 100?

General information
Category	Allround
Model	Honda Ape 100
Year	2012
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	CDI
Fuel control	OHC
Fuel system	Carburettor. PB5QC
Bore x stroke	53.0 x 45.0 mm (2.1 x 1.8 inches)
Compression	9.4:1
Torque	6.60 Nm (0.7 kgf-m or 4.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000
Power	6.17
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	99.00 ccm (6.04 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tyre dimensions	120/80-12
Front tyre dimensions	120/80-12
Trail	89 mm (3.5 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	5.50 litres (1.45 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,190 mm (46.9 inches)
Ground clearance	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width	770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall length	1,715 mm (67.5 inches)
Overall height	1,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Seat height	715 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	90.0 kg (198.4 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Silver, blue, red
Starter	Kick

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

7 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track5%

City80%

Cornering30%

Daily Riding65%

Touring10%

Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best For	Ideal for absolute beginners or even younger riders, thanks to its tiny displacement, low seat height, and utterly unintimidating power delivery.
Purpose	Built for short hops, errands, and light urban commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
Rider Fit	Extremely light and low, making it easy to manage at a stop or in tight spaces for riders of almost any size or strength.
Character	A charming, minimalist runabout with retro monkey-bike styling that prioritizes fun, simplicity, and everyday practicality over speed.
Not Ideal For	Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, or riders seeking any real straight-line performance or off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 715mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda Ape 100, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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