Honda has created absolutely dream bikes, capable of attracting the attention of thousands of enthusiasts. This is a really crazy model
The Japanese company has outdone itself by achieving a two-wheeler that looks like a toy for children but which instead has a sensational value. The model has its roots in the 90s and sold like hotcakes.
There Honda Over the course of its history, it has been able to create some truly crazy motorcycles, which have conquered the international market. We are probably talking about the most globally recognized brand for two wheels, given the huge variety of models brought to light.
One of those who have written important pages is the Honda Monkey, much appreciated in the early 90s. A super widespread model and therefore not definable as rare, unless reference is made to a specific version, namely the Baja, type Z 50 J, made in a limited edition. A rarity that has acquired value over the years and has carved out a niche place in the hearts of enthusiasts. On Bring a Trailer, online auction platform, the ’92 Honda Monkey Baja Africastructured on the basis of a Monkey type Z 50 Jachieved great success.
The motorbike features a Africa kit additional obviously inspired by the very famous one Africa Twinone of the most successful versions of Honda motorcycles with a rally soul.
Honda, the model that drives everyone crazy: it was sold for over 15 thousand euros
This small motorbike, which might seem like a children’s toy, had the typical colors of the 90s, with white, red and blue lettering and a approximately 5 liter tank.
There Baja Africaas well as traditional Baja, was built on the technical basis of Monkey type Z 50 J of the 1991with a single cylinder engine four-stroke, air-cooled and horizontally mounted with overhead camshaft. There are 2 valves in the single cylinder and the expressed power reached i 3 HP. The change to 4 gears pedal powered was a great classic.
As far as the sale auction is concerned, the motorcycle belonged to a dealer of Fort Myers, Floridawho had purchased it from Japan. After reselling it in 2019, he took it back in 2023 and put it up for auction. With only 360 kilometers travelled, it was auctioned for the sum of 15,504 euros. Not bad for a children’s gem, which actually represents a true icon.
