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2012Honda Monkey
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The 2012 Honda Monkey is a tiny, iconic mini bike in Honda's long-running Monkey line. Its air-cooled 49cc four-stroke single makes 3.4 hp through a four-speed gearbox. A low 660 mm seat, 68 kg wet weight and a 4.3-litre tank make it easy to ride and great fun around town.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Seat height
- 660 mm
- Power
- 3.4 HP (2.5 kW)
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for playful, short-distance fun around town rather than any kind of serious performance or distance riding.
- Built for
- A charming, retro-styled mini-bike that prioritizes fun, style, and novelty over speed or practicality.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway commuting, touring, passengers, or anyone needing real performance or cargo capacity.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.4 HP (2.5 kW)
- Torque
- 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0586 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.4 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Force-feed and splash
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet veneer coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 895 mm
- Overall length
- 1365 mm
- Overall width
- 600 mm
- Overall height
- 850 mm
- Seat height
- 660 mm
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 68.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.30 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Backbone
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swing arm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 42 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 3.50-8
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-8
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 | 2006 | 2012 | 2017 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Dry weight | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg |
| Seat height | 660 mm | 660 mm | 660 mm | 777 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.3 L | 5.5 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Monkey?
The 2012 Honda Monkey has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2012 Honda Monkey has a Power of 3.4 HP (2.5 kW).
How many gears does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2012 Honda Monkey has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Monkey?
The 2012 Honda Monkey has a Torque of 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Honda Monkey weigh?
The 2012 Honda Monkey has a Dry weight of 58.0 kg (127.9 pounds).
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