The 2014 Honda Ape 50 is an affordable minibike for riders who want compact, fun and easy-to-handle transport. Its 49cc air-cooled single makes 3.6 hp and 3.6 Nm, with a 715 mm seat, an 84 kg wet weight and a 5.5-litre tank.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail20%
Cornering45%
City riding85%
Daily riding55%
Touring8%
Two-up20%
Track10%
Best for
Designed for short-distance urban runabout duty, playful backroad puttering, and nostalgic monkey-bike style fun rather than any serious performance role.
Built for
It has a quirky, retro, go-kart-like charm that rewards playful low-speed riding and stands out for character rather than outright capability.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for anyone wanting real highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
3.6 HP (2.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Torque
3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0480 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
42.0 x 35.6 mm
Compression
9.2:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Full transistor type battery ignition
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1185 mm
Overall length
1719 mm
Overall width
780 mm
Overall height
1155 mm
Seat height
715 mm
Dry weight
75.0 kg
Wet weight
84.0 kg
Fuel capacity
5.50 litres
Ground clearance
155 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Diamond
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swing arm (Pro-link)
Rake (fork angle)
28.0°
Trail
89 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tyre
120/80-12
Rear tyre
120/80-12
Other
Color options
Silver, blue, red
Comments
Sold in some Asian countries.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2002
2006
2009
2013
2014
2016
Capacity
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
Dry weight
75 kg
75 kg
75 kg
75 kg
75 kg
75 kg
Seat height
715 mm
755 mm
755 mm
715 mm
715 mm
715 mm
Fuel capacity
5.5 L
5.5 L
5.5 L
5.5 L
5.5 L
5.5 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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