Those 50cc Monkeys were quite common in Finland back in the 70's, 80's and 90's, as you could ride them without a license when you turned 15. The frame was even smaller though, as there was a maximum weight limit on mopeds and the engine was quite heavy.

Really cool comparison. I purchased a trail 125 and love it. Really wanted my girl to get into riding bikes. I noticed my neighbor was a bike collector looking to downsize his collection. He ended up selling us a clone of the old mini trail for pretty much nothing. Great for getting my girl comfortable on two wheels 👍

Original mini trail 50 had the same winged logo on the tank. I had one in 1969.

I had one when i was a kid. I put thousands of miles on that thing I rode it all day every day.

Thank you for showing us your monkey.

I had a MiniTrail *identical* to that one in my formative years. It was my first bike and part of the reason why I love Hondas. The campaign at the time was "From mighty to mini -- Honda has it all." I gradually leveled-up to an XL350R, and Pacific Coast 800, and my current bike, the Valkyrie 1520.

You can bolt a 125 right into that lil z50 with a 4 speed. up the fun factor

I wonder how well air-cooled engines work in hot weather 90-105F ?

My parents bought a Monkey during the early 70s petrol crisis (UK). I played with it in the garden and later when I had my provisional licence rode it stoned and drunk around town with my girlfriend on the back. Amazing bike.

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

Yes ride them side by side on the ranch. That would be great to see how 50cc handles the inclines.

This video makes me smile all the way thru. Great upload🫶

The Z50 is so tiny. It's like the mini me to the 125cc Monkey!

Neat little mini bike. $2200 neat? My goodness. I would like to see how it runs. Take it to tumbleweed. You have enough room there to open it up.

tell me where you got that temp gauge on the Monkey! thanks

Liked without even starting the video because this looks cool A/F EDIT: want to see the bikes in action

Have a good day everyone

DANG, Ya didn't ride it. We want to see it go. At least I do.

What tachometer are you using?

I have a street legal Sky team monkey bike 50cc

In nineteen seventy one I remember riding my aunt's honda mini trail it was a lot of fun!

I can get a monkey for 3400 easy any day i want to they are going for 3400 to 4k for mint low mile ones here in Colorado

y'all get crazy style points for finding an early 50 in the same color scheme as your late model 125.

Cool little bike

I love the original one, I wish they still made it in that size. Is there any modern equivalent in a size closer to the original?

Is the wheel size the diameter of the whole wheel or just the inner tyre/rim diameter?

So Fun!

I had a new z50 as a kid. It was indestructible.

You couldn't start it up for the video?

Its a Micro-Moto!

Don’t forget the value of them is skyrocketing. It’s a appreciating asset not a bike.

Cool..

The both have upside-down forks.. ha!

Ya I really like how that monkey hang

Minis where all over when I was a.YOUNG TEEN

MSRP is now over $5,300 and after fees, shipping, dealer prep they are out the door $6,500+ I know, bought one 6/13/2023 so please do not delude anyone they can pick one up new for $4,000.

Vespa 300 gts is better. I had a red mini trail as a kid. It had a really low gear that would go up any hill.

Interesting note. When/if the market corrects itself, then it’s possible the true monkey that Kase owns could conceivably be worth more than the depreciated value of the new Monkey 125. The 50cc version wasn’t actually called a Monkey by Honda,it just earned that nickname. The new Monkey is a Monkey by Honda naming it. I think the new Monkey is a very reasonable imitation and a good bike! I have never owned either, but have had a couple of Yamaha Trail 200s. Another small bike that punches way out of its weight class. It’s a fun market to play in and own a part of. The Grom is another Mini moto that had defined it’s market. I have ridden the Grom and enjoyed every moment! Very fun stuff!!! Well purchased by both of ya, but I must admit I prefer the original 50CC “monkey” vs the new Monkey. To each their own, for sure.

Romanticism and nostalgia rode onto a song and dance a petite nibbling sensation as a smidgen emittance the stack rose. Me of humble beginnings nor my family could ever obtain such extravagant pleasures as ever today. I am looking and find wealthy owners the Joneses and such indeed do have. Why this disparity? Why not do we not have these things? I think some have they opportunity too experience and learn of value in these pleasures. I can only romance the very thought. ✌️♥️👍

Are you serious ? 😁

Superior? Not for hauling my fat ass around. Lol. I will take the 125.

He doesn't show himself riding and just talks a lot...

FYI The supreme court has ruled... Any American 14 yrs old and older can drive almost anything they want on any public road they want. No Plates, tabs, registration, driver's license or insurance required. Unless engaged in commerce. Traffic law's apply to vehicles engaged in commerce only. Federal law is all that is needed but, you may find it right in your states law's as well. Law enforcement has no right to identify you or your private property while traveling. You can also hide your VIN number. You do not have the right to endanger your fellow Americans or damage public property. Other than that... have fun. Police cannot stop you or charge you with a crime for watching people race etc. You can stop on the side of any road any time you want. Cheers

Wow! Now you can go even slower. Good buy!

How auwfull of u to say Clone its the original 🤬

Love you guys but enough with all the kid bike content lately.