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Encyclopedia > Honda Z series

The Honda Z-Series refers to the lineage of mini bikes manufactured by Honda Motorcycles. They are some of the most popular mini bikes of all time. Though their official model designations are typically Z50A, Z50J, Z50M, Z50R and ZB50, they are more commonly referred to as the "Monkey" or "Gorilla" because of the way people are said to look when riding one of such bikes. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... The logo of the Honda automobiles The logo of the Honda motorcycles Honda Motor Company, Limited )   (TYO: 7267 , NYSE: HMC), or simply called Honda, is a Japanese multinational corporation, engine manufacturer and engineering corporation. ... // Aero 50 (NB50) CB50 Cub (C100) Cub (C50) Chaly (CF 50) CRF 50 CT 50 Dream 50R Elite 50 LX (SA50) Elite E (SB50) Elsinore (MR50) Express (NC50) Express II (NA50) Express SR (NX50) Gyro TG50 (NN50MD) MB5, MB50 Metropolitan Jazz (CHF 50) Metropolitan II (CHF50P) MBX, MBX50 MiniMoto (QR50... An old style minibike A minibike is a small motorcycle, usually for offroad use. ... The Honda Z50A was the second generation of Hondas Z50 Series mini bikes. ... The Honda Z50J refers to a popular motorcycle produced by Honda Motorcycles belonging to its Z Series family of mini bikes. ... The Z50M was the first Z50 Series mini bike produced by Honda Motorcycles. ... The Honda Z50R refers to a motorcycle produced by Honda Motorcycles belonging to its Z Series family of mini bikes. ... The Honda ZB50R is a small 50cc motorcycle produced by Honda Motorcycles belonging to its Z Series family of mini bikes. ...


Most Z-series bikes are small, light, collapsable motorcycles made for convenience and ease of transportation. Their outstanding feature is a 50cm³ 4-stroke-engine with an over head camshaft. Some have a centrifugal clutch and three gear manual transmission, while others have a semi-automatic easy-shift transmission for learners. A motorcycle (or motorbike) is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ... A convenience is a luxury that is intended to save a consumer time or frustration. ... A cubic centimetre (cm3) is an SI derived unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with side length of 1 centi metre. ... Today Internal combustion engines in cars, trucks, motorcycles, construction machinery and many others, most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. ... Components of a typical, four stroke cycle, DOHC piston engine. ... Overhead cam (OHC) piston engines place the camshaft above the cylinder heads and drive the valves or lifters directly instead of using pushrods. ... The expression centrifugal force is used to express that if an object is being swung around on a string the object seems to be pulling on the string. ... For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). ... Spur gears found on a piece of farm equipment A gear is a wheel with teeth around its circumference, the purpose of the teeth being to mesh with similar teeth on another mechanical device -- possibly another gear wheel -- so that force can be transmitted between the two devices in a... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Semi-automatic transmission, or also known as clutchless manual transmission, automated manual transmission, e-gear, or paddle shift gearbox is a system which uses electronic sensors, processors and actuators to do gear shifts on the command of the driver. ...


The original model of the Honda Z-series was originally produced as a children's ride at a Japanese amusement park, but was eventually refined and put into mass production, hitting the European market in 1967. Since then Honda has produced a wide variety of Honda Z-series mini bikes, but are currently no longer manufacturing new ones as part of their standard motorcycle line-up. Today, replica versions of this bike are being manufactured under the Jincheng Motors China name. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mass production is the production of large amounts of standardised products on production lines. ... Look up replica in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Original Honda Z-Series bikes are becoming increasingly rare, and are typically used as restoration projects by Honda Mini Trail enthusiasts in attempt to preserve their historic value. Rare is a term used to denote low numbers or abundance. ... Renovation at the Parthenon Refurbishment (restoration) is the process of major maintenance or minor repair of an item, either aesthetically or mechanically. ... In the study of collectibles, Historic value means an increase in value due to historical aging. ...


Facts about history

  • 1967 March start of sales (Z50M)
  • 1968 July next release (Z50A)
  • 1970 April (Z50Z)
  • 1974 February (Z50J)
  • 1978 August (Z50J-1) and start of sales for the Gorilla
  • 1979 (Z50R)
  • 1979 Monkey Limited (Z50J-1)
  • 1981 March Black Monkey (Z50J-1) and Black Gorilla (Z50J-III)
  • 1984 October Gold Monkey
  • 1984 April next Gorilla release (Z50J-III)
  • 1985 May next Monkey release (Z50J-1)
  • 1987 March Monkey R
  • 1988 Gorilla White (Z50J-III)
  • 1988 Monkey RT
  • 1990 January Monkey Special
  • 1990 Stop of sales for the Gorilla
  • 1991 February Monkey Baja (Z50J-1)
  • 1992 Monkey (Z50R)
  • 1996 Monkey Limited (Z50J-1)
  • 1997 February Monkey Special
  • 1998 February restart of sales for the Gorilla
  • 2001 Stop of sales for the Monkey Baja

1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

External links

  • official Monkey page (Japanese) http://www.honda.co.jp/motor-lineup/monkey
  • official Gorilla page (Japanese) http://www.honda.co.jp/motor-lineup/gorilla
  • The Honda Mini Trail 50 Motorcycle Information Website
  • Popular UK Monkey Bike enthusiast's website http://www.MonkeyRun.co.uk
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