{"id":52559,"date":"2018-06-14T12:11:11","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T19:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=52559"},"modified":"2018-06-14T12:11:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T19:11:11","slug":"hondas-cutest-125cc-retro-rides-coming-to-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/hondas-cutest-125cc-retro-rides-coming-to-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda’s Cutest 125cc Retro Rides Coming To America"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2019 Honda Monkey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the famous Smoky Mountain Crawl rally, American Honda announced that the popular motorcycle models Monkey and Super Cub C125 ABS will be making its U.S. debut for the American market. Production turnaround will be quite quick with both bikes being available for the 2019 model year. Honda first unveiled the concept last September at the Tokyo Motor Show, the models are both closely based on legendary motorcycles from Honda\u2019s past, and are the latest examples of the company\u2019s aptitude for developing pocket-sized motorcycles that capture the niche of enthusiastic subcultures. Preceded by iconic models such as the Mini Trail, the Z50, and more recently the Grom, the Monkey and Super Cub C125 are set to honor Honda\u2019s heritage and define new lifestyles while appealing to a broad spectrum of riders.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince our \u2018You Meet the Nicest People\u2019 campaign of the \u201960s, Honda has produced fun, confidence-inspiring models that attract new customers to the joy of motorcycling, while introducing new ways for existing enthusiasts to express themselves and interact,\u201d said Lee Edmunds, American Honda\u2019s Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications. \u201cWith the 2019 Monkey and Super Cub C125, \u2018The Power of Nice\u2019 returns. We\u2019re continuing the tradition of offering American customers machines that are simultaneously nostalgic and up-to-date, and that beg to be ridden and personalized. We\u2019re eager to see how our customers use these bikes to extend \u2018The Power of Nice\u2019 to the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2019 Honda Monkey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MONKEY<\/strong>
\nBeginning with a Japanese amusement-park ride, Honda\u2019s 58-year history with the \u201cMonkey\u201d has seen the Z series capture the hearts of generations the world over, offering enjoyable, accessible mobility through a likable design, tiny dimensions, and low weight. Today, the desire for an easy-to-handle motorcycle that puts smiles on faces is alive and well. A master of fun, the 2019 Monkey builds on that passion, while opening the door to the next generation of enthusiasts. The classic Monkey style provides the cues: simple, curved surfaces, and a trapezoid silhouette highlighting the compact length. The glossy fuel tank, finished in the same color as the frame, swingarm, and shocks, crowns the machine and proudly wears a historical 3-D \u201cOld Wing\u201d-design Honda logo. Chrome steel high-mount fenders\u2014plus the evocatively stamped exhaust shield, circular mirrors, and high-rise handlebar\u2014all pay homage to the original. The Monkey is powered by a modern, reliable 125cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine, and is available with ABS brakes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Colors
\no Monkey: Banana Yellow, Pearl Nebula Red
\no Monkey ABS: Pearl Nebula Red
\n\u2022 Price
\no Monkey: $3,999
\no Monkey ABS: $4,199
\n\u2022 Availability: October
\n\u2022 Info: https:\/\/powersports.honda.com\/2019\/super-cub-c125-abs.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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2019 Honda Super Cub C125<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SUPER CUB C125 ABS<\/strong>
\nSince the 1958 introduction of the first Super Cub C100 (one year before the launch of the American Honda Motor Company), the iconic model and its descendants have enticed armies of new riders to motorcycling, its approachable, stylish design and utilitarian performance altering people\u2019s understanding of riding. A social phenomenon, the Super Cub even inspired a Beach Boys song, its worldwide popularity carrying it to a production milestone of 100 million units in 2017, making it the highest-selling motor vehicle in the world. Although U.S. importation of the model ended in 1974, American Honda is offering the 2019 Super Cub C125 ABS in celebration of its 60th anniversary. Featuring classic Super Cub styling with an S-letter silhouette and step-through design, the little motorcycle has a fuel-efficient and quiet 125cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, fuel injection, a comfortable seat, and ABS brakes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Colors: Pearl Niltava Blue
\n\u2022 Target Price: $3,599
\n\u2022 Availability: January 2019
\n\u2022 Info: https:\/\/powersports.honda.com\/2019\/monkey.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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