2019 Honda Monkey and Super Cub C125 ready for the US market

MALAYSIA: Honda is ready to roll out two new pocket motorcycles in the US, the Monkey and the Super Cub C125 ABS. Both were showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. This is not the first time that Honda introduced pocket motorcycles, the company has earlier produced iconic bikes like the Z50, the Mini Trail, and the Grom upon which the two new models are based.

First up is the Honda Monkey, based on the Z-series and aimed at offering mobility via a likeable design, tiny dimensions, and low weight. The new Monkey gets a classic style with a trapezoid silhouette and simple curved surfaces. The swingarm, shocks, frame, and the fuel tank all get the same colour. While there is a 3D ‘Old Wing’ Honda logo on the glossy fuel tank, the fenders, circular rear view mirrors, and the exhaust get intense chrome treatment. Additionally, it gets a high-rise handlebar. The 2019 Honda Monkey is powered by a modern 125 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It is offered with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

Honda Super Cub C125 ABS, on the other hand, is a celebration offering of the original Super Cub's 60th anniversary. The Super Cub crossed the production milestone of 100 million units last year. It is also the highest-selling motor vehicle in the world. However, its US import ended back in 1974. The 2019 edition of the Super Cub is a fuel-efficient 125 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, with ABS, fuel injection system and a comfortable seat.

The Honda Monkey will be available to the US audience from October this year in two shades, Banana Yellow and Pearl Nebula Red. The ABS version of the Monkey will be offered in only Pearl Nebula Red colour. While the base variant is priced at $3,999 (RM16,101), the Monkey ABS gets a price tag of $4,199 (RM16,906).

The Honda Super Cub C125 comes with a single colour option, Pearl Niltava Blue. Priced at $3,599 (RM14,490), the motorcycle will be made available in the US from early 2019.