Replace? Why not. Change tyres, mirrors, exhaust and it’s more your style. Personally I don’t like the yellow. I prefer blue, red or black (in that order). Anyway, thanks for sacrificing yourself in those temperatures. ;)
I used to have a 1991 Honda Monkey Z50J. An amazing little bike, so reliable and easy to maintain. It would start at -20 with the first kick. It wasn't fast but it took me to places cheaply. Oh the memories, I still miss that little bike and I wish I never sold it. Bought it for 600€, renovated it and sold it for 900€. Now a renovated model is cost well over 2000€.
5:42 yes I agree it looked more nippier plus the exhaust sound and I love the looks of it than Grom and it is cheaper. I actually went into a Honda dealership earlier
Hi RJ I have recently passed my CBT at the age 42 lol got a 125cc loving it being on two wheels. I'm do the DAS next year after clocking a few hundred hours on the road. Been watching your videos for a few years now, love them 😎
Seeing and hearing this bike puts such a big smile on my face. I'm guessing that smile only gets bigger being astride one. I need this fantastic little machine.
I would rather see more of the monkey bike than the grom, mostly because Everyone on youtube has a grom. None of the youtubers has a monkey bike. Its a bit more unique.
Lol, I love the name and the look of this little chimp. Seems like quite a fun ol bike to take out and just go bananas I'm astounded by how easily visible the numbers on the dash are even in full on sun Sure is a stunner to look at, isn't it? Just putting my eyes on the thing brings a smile. EDIT: 3:00 MLOB KEK, nicely done license plate there
All of these allocated to Finland were sold months before the first one was shipped. Many vendors said they would sell at least 100 more in half an hour if they would get a new batch.
There is a culture (at least on the countryside) that when you are 15 you should get your own vehicle. 50 cc moped is the only one that you can drive (or a tractor). When I was young maybe about half of my age boys had a moped. It was kind of rare to see a girl driving a moped, but when the scooters came to be it was not so anymore. Honda Monkey 50 cc version was really popular and the people who drove those in their teen are about 35 to 40 years old so they just might have that four grand to spent on a nostalgia toy.
RJ, I've been questioning the same. After watching this video with Sebastian, he thinks I should trade in the Grom. I think your enthusiasm has also convinced my wife... win, win. :) Thank you, sir for this awesome review.
RoyalJordanian I can so see you getting one of these rj whether you replace grom with one is another question but I recon you will get one because you obviously fell in love with the little beast👍
@@royaljordanian you better do it before I do, much rather you being the hero than me. :)) I don't think it's available here in the states until mid September around my birthday, I'm checking it out tomorrow.
I would replace the Grom for this, just look at it. Maybe not an Akra exhaust though but something that suits the classic style a little more, maybe Yoshimura or SC-Project will make a cool little scrambler exhaust
That is an amazing little bike, and as you said, very nippy, too. Only thing that would possibly throw me is the low height, as it's even lower than the Grom, I think. Cars might have trouble seeing you.
Hey RJ i have a great idea for your next video. Everytime you ride your bike and go somewhere nice, put your hand on the cam close it and open again with new video but different location. It would be so cool.
Yes I would trade in for this Monkey. A few mods and it's perfect. Look a lot better than the Grom also. Having the money to run 2 bikes I would buy it also. Do it!!
As cool as Groms are and I love them and would get one myself, the monkey isn't seen at all on UA-cam! The Grom industry is taking over hugely in 2018, many people have one! But I've never in my life seen a monkey on the streets! And not on social media either! But the choice to is all yours RJ! ✌️🏍️
I was wondering about the random little blurs but then I realized you're avoiding an accidental face reveal in the reflections. Now that's attention to detail.
you need to get a yellow half helmet some shades and a black leather jacket, that's what I'm getting for this fantastic little bike, and yes I'm getting the yellow one :D
Replace? No no RJ, you keep both
Bailey Westby it's a 125
LinkzBe still 4 grand for a bike that would just sit gathering dust
LinkzBe the original was a 50 cc
Stop writing the same in every comment...
Bailey Westby unless you are great with money i bet you waste 4 grand a year
Replace? Why not. Change tyres, mirrors, exhaust and it’s more your style. Personally I don’t like the yellow. I prefer blue, red or black (in that order). Anyway, thanks for sacrificing yourself in those temperatures. ;)
Veigo See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers
I used to have a 1991 Honda Monkey Z50J. An amazing little bike, so reliable and easy to maintain. It would start at -20 with the first kick. It wasn't fast but it took me to places cheaply. Oh the memories, I still miss that little bike and I wish I never sold it. Bought it for 600€, renovated it and sold it for 900€. Now a renovated model is cost well over 2000€.
5:42 yes I agree it looked more nippier plus the exhaust sound and I love the looks of it than Grom and it is cheaper. I actually went into a Honda dealership earlier
Hi RJ I have recently passed my CBT at the age 42 lol got a 125cc loving it being on two wheels. I'm do the DAS next year after clocking a few hundred hours on the road. Been watching your videos for a few years now, love them 😎
Enjoy the ride :)
Silly RJ, you don't replace your bikes, you just get more :p
If you have shit ton of money maybe then
he has no space for too many bikes :-P
"1000cc"
th3KkK HONDA 1000!
Im from Finland and everyone uses that bike here haha
l o l suomi perkele
l o l that would be skyteam not honda
McMuffinFluffin both
jincheng
In finland we buy chinese copys of honda z50 and put 190cc engines in them
Seeing and hearing this bike puts such a big smile on my face. I'm guessing that smile only gets bigger being astride one.
I need this fantastic little machine.
I love testing new bikes especially low CC. When you go from 1000CC and test a 125CC everything becomes so funny, speed, handling everything😂
I used to have a Z50 and a Jincheng M50. Most fun ive had on a bike! I need one of these in my life!
I would rather see more of the monkey bike than the grom, mostly because Everyone on youtube has a grom. None of the youtubers has a monkey bike. Its a bit more unique.
Dalsboj four thousand pound for a 50cc
Bailey Westby how many comments you gonna post this on?
Well, the monkey bike in this video is a 125.
3699 for a 125 you mean, with an alarm and tracker fitted as standard, less bits to change, better looking, its a no brainer.
Just wait a few months and its the other way round...
Go Go Honda Monkey 2018
I think you should replace the Grom
Love you Vids
I think it could replace the grom
Ooga Booga four thousand pound for a 50cc
Should be a 250 cc at least with akra slip on
and it has, RIP Grom
RJ with an L sticker.. The man has got humour
😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
" You meet the nicest people on a Honda."
This bike looks incredible. I absolutely love the classic old school look on it. Coolest bike around for sure!
Lol, I love the name and the look of this little chimp. Seems like quite a fun ol bike to take out and just go bananas
I'm astounded by how easily visible the numbers on the dash are even in full on sun
Sure is a stunner to look at, isn't it? Just putting my eyes on the thing brings a smile.
EDIT: 3:00 MLOB KEK, nicely done license plate there
Gorgeous indeed... would buy one over any scooter in the market!
Jose C. You should checkout the Royal Alloy scooter.
All of these allocated to Finland were sold months before the first one was shipped. Many vendors said they would sell at least 100 more in half an hour if they would get a new batch.
Wow!
There is a culture (at least on the countryside) that when you are 15 you should get your own vehicle. 50 cc moped is the only one that you can drive (or a tractor). When I was young maybe about half of my age boys had a moped. It was kind of rare to see a girl driving a moped, but when the scooters came to be it was not so anymore. Honda Monkey 50 cc version was really popular and the people who drove those in their teen are about 35 to 40 years old so they just might have that four grand to spent on a nostalgia toy.
You must get one RJ, for the good of the commonwealth. They're not available in Canada, so therefor we'll all have to live vicariously through you.
One bike I would like to ride is the Ohvale GP-0 190cc Daytona on a small Go-cart track.
What a little gem ! Thank you Rj for very good audio. I will put your vidéo in my Honda Monkey 125 FB group ! Thx
That's awesome. I had a '95 Honda Monkey 50cc back in the day.
Replacing it would be a great choice in my opinion. It's very unique, unlike a grom, and like you said: it's sooo cool!
OMG, RJ, I used to work in that road. Power Road. It's only a side street and there you are 😊
One of the things I like about this bike is the tires. It runs easily on the beach. Own experience.
V
WHEN you buy one, do a burnout with the stock tires :p
Jasper Van de Wiele b
Yes you should change the grom to the monkeybike 😎
It has so much more character than the grom. Do it RJ
Definitely get one! That is a rebirth of a legendary bike!
Got my one ordered, just waiting on delivery :)
I adore the looks, if I had the room for it I would add it to the collection.... need bigger garage...
When are you gonna reveal the exc 300?
True Skate Friend Look at his twitter
He's been having some slight issues with the dealership, I'm sure updates will be soon.
RJ, I've been questioning the same. After watching this video with Sebastian, he thinks I should trade in the Grom. I think your enthusiasm has also convinced my wife... win, win. :)
Thank you, sir for this awesome review.
Looks like an old
school mini-bike
from years ago
That's the point of it
RoyalJordanian I can so see you getting one of these rj whether you replace grom with one is another question but I recon you will get one because you obviously fell in love with the little beast👍
@@royaljordanian you better do it before I do, much rather you being the hero than me. :))
I don't think it's available here in the states until mid September around my birthday, I'm checking it out tomorrow.
I agree what you say about the tires, those Vee Rubber are crap...
Just imagine this bike with Diablo Rosso's or similar, Just Fantastic!
I'am from Indonesian and great uses that bike.
I remember my romet pony (Eastern European wonderbike), such a lovely days :) Sweety bike.
Awesome little bike, love the yellow.
But i think i'd prefer the original one, or a Honda Motocompo.
Noisy tyres you can hear them in the frame!
Not sure if I'd have a Monkey but it does look useful.
I'm thinking of adding one or two just for putzing around town.
Can you do more test rides?
Now this makes me wanna ride🙌 love the bike RJ!😌😆
Hi RJ, Please test the Benelli TNT125 and tell us what you think compared to this and the Grom.
I would replace the Grom for this, just look at it. Maybe not an Akra exhaust though but something that suits the classic style a little more, maybe Yoshimura or SC-Project will make a cool little scrambler exhaust
What an adorable motorcycle, I would love to own one!
Yes, you should change the Grom for the monkey bike. It looks so awesome!
I would be sad to see the grom go but I just smile everytime I see this funny little bike so I would personally replace it
RJ, I predict you will have one within a month !!! Black - very classy 👍
I actually prefer the Grom, the monkey looks a bit silly to me.
Saw both at a dealership the other day and fell in love the with Grom instantly.
RJ, put clip-on bars, a pipe wrap and you’re sorted for the DGR 🏍
I still say it's the Stig under that Shuberth...But at any rate I enjoy your spirited reviews !
Everybody watching said at the same time as you RJ
“Good brakes “
All good things
That is an amazing little bike, and as you said, very nippy, too. Only thing that would possibly throw me is the low height, as it's even lower than the Grom, I think. Cars might have trouble seeing you.
Hey RJ i have a great idea for your next video.
Everytime you ride your bike and go somewhere nice, put your hand on the cam close it and open again with new video but different location. It would be so cool.
"these tires are deadly" ... "I'm going to ride it even more!"
This or KTM Duke 790? Seriously I am deciding between the two. Fun factor and license keeping fun on street.
Absolutely! Go for it!
I liked the old indicators a little better they where a more old school with the orange glass cover but just minor things
Well this new version was developed from the Grom 50 concept bikes, so it sort of is a Grom.
@ 4:08 - Didn't know the Monkey had a "stealth mode" function - LOL!
Yes I would trade in for this Monkey.
A few mods and it's perfect. Look a lot better than the Grom also. Having the money to run 2 bikes I would buy it also.
Do it!!
Wow! That looks so fun
Great Video ! You should get one RJ .
Hello RJ loved the video on the Monkey. Which is more powerful to you ? The grom or the Monkey ? Go for the one which is more powerful & fun to ride.
Yes you should definately replace grom with that! That is wayy more unique than the Grom that almost everyone seems to have..
Bloody Hell RJ you make this thing look fast the way you can handle it ;)
Such a cool bike.
Keep both the grom and the monkey bike
As cool as Groms are and I love them and would get one myself, the monkey isn't seen at all on UA-cam! The Grom industry is taking over hugely in 2018, many people have one! But I've never in my life seen a monkey on the streets! And not on social media either! But the choice to is all yours RJ! ✌️🏍️
ellie _ red44 They only became available to order 3 weeks ago in the U.K. 😊
GTP_ VEXD huh ya know, that might just be the reason I've never seen one! 😂🤗
They have only been in the UK for 2 weeks. That why you've not seen them !!
You need to try Kymco Kpipe 125!
If you do eventually get this, you've definitely got to change the exhaust ;)
This bike looks amazing I think u should get it
I was wondering about the random little blurs but then I realized you're avoiding an accidental face reveal in the reflections. Now that's attention to detail.
Can't wait for everyone to buy one so I can get it second-hand a year later nicely run in and half price ; )
guidelineuk half price? Forget about that😊
@@jonasdecroix8208 why i did on my msx ; )
Do it! And I personally like the yellow. 👊😎
I don't know it's a good bike for the beach, do it if you feel like upgrading/swapping.
My order is placed, bike due in the end of September.
He is going to buy it for sure
Nice bike.. 👍✌
900000 subs good job!👍
Respect you RJ ✊🏼
If you respect him- LIKE 👍🏼
The Monkey is a really nice bike. Now Honda should make a modern super cub.
Klijndijk02 www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/coming-soon-2018.html
Still not worth over 3.5k for that. Closer to 2k would make it a good buy!
try the Suzuki pv which is tuned
Get it with the akra! 😍😍
awesome little machine. Change it, RJ!
Which camera you using? Can you please give me the buying link?
i wonder if rj replies to a small motovlogger from the philippines like me..hmmm
It stands out
That is insanely quiet on tick over!
Replace the grom? Why not both?
don't sell the grom, buy this one too.
you need to get a yellow half helmet some shades and a black leather jacket, that's what I'm getting for this fantastic little bike, and yes I'm getting the yellow one :D
Acctually like the sound
Yeah, change it out. It's obvious that you love it.
That would be a good replacement for the grom
Giving it some proper postman RJ,,,🔥🍀
Why is there an L plate? I'm curious!