Monkey-man

[misterprofessionality]

I'm impressed how the little red simian fit perfectly into the back of a Honda Element. Tailgate up, strapped in, and ready to rock. Silly thing is so darn cute. Guess I'm attracted to retro-styled Honda motorcycles!

Somebody needs to get this same photo but with a red CB250 Nighthawk in between them. S-M-L

[562loosenoodle_imp]

Always had a thing for the Element.

Honda in the blood?

I love the Element. I wish it got a second generation.

[alprider]

needs a monkey too RLETs ?

[Riko_imp]

That is one hot sound coming out of that Yoshi pipe.

oeps, forgot the awsome sound- and videoclip!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Crap, yeah, the Yoshi sounds fantastic. But for the Monkey, I would choose being stealthy on approach with the stock. I could have benefits.

[Riko_imp]

Went on a meet & greet with a Monkey owner, cute and cool minibikes indeed.



Of course the owner wanted to sit on the Multi

[GoldOxide_imp]

Did the Ducati start?

[Riko_imp]

Did the Ducati start?

of course, you buy a ducati for the sound and the engine, so it had to be started

The guy was amazed by the stock sound, not suprised since he is a Honda man

[Riko_imp]

what I would change asap is of course the exhaust, the stock pipe is too civil for me
but certainly the crappy tires and the squishy suspension.

Unbelievable that Honda puts such a high price sticker on basically a souped up scoot, but fits it with crappy suspension.
Especially my 84kg can feel how bad they are.
I've replaced both front and rear on my 50cc Zoomer and never looked back.

With the suspension, tires and exhaust sorted, it should be a hoot in town.
But I'll be waitin till those things become available second hand....

[GoldOxide_imp]

what I would change asap is of course the exhaust, the stock pipe is too civil for me
but certainly the crappy tires and the squishy suspension.

Unbelievable that Honda puts such a high price sticker on basically a souped up scoot, but fits it with crappy suspension.
Especially my 84kg can feel how bad they are.
I've replaced both front and rear on my 50cc Zoomer and never looked back.

With the suspension, tires and exhaust sorted, it should be a hoot in town.
But I'll be waitin till those things become available second hand....

It wouldn't surprise me that Japanese companies like Honda motorsports are finding it challenging to compete globally on price. So they cut where it makes business sense and leave discretionary change in the hands of the owners. They leverage the reputation of the brand in order to keep price premiums elevated, and I suppose, "proud". They are experiencing the same economical challenges as all other good quality vehicle manufacturers, maybe sans a few German makers.