Mini Harley – 1979 Honda Monkey Z50

In Japan, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Honda Monkey Z50 did not get any bids.

This Honda Monkey Z50 (affectionately called the Monkey-Davidson) has been converted to look like an Electra-Glide with the Batwing fairing, luggage, and trunk.

Honda Monkey Z50 - Rear

The seller suggests that the “Monkey Davidson” kit is a real thing, though I haven’t been able to find much information on it. It seems that it might have been a Japan-only kit that owners could self-install to turn their Z50s into baby Harleys. The seller claims this is one of the early kits.

Honda Monkey Z50 - Front Right

This specific Honda Monkey Z50 (VIN: Z50J-13668**) has 3,846 miles and will unfortunately need a total restoration. While the kit is in good enough shape, the bike itself isn’t. There are no keys, and while the engine turns over okay, all the chrome is rusted and the inside of the fuel tank is ‘very bad’. All the restoration might be worth it when you show up on this thing at a Harley rally. Maybe you’ll have to tow it there with an actual Harley?

Honda Monkey Z50 - Saddlebag

Find this Honda Monkey Z50 for sale in Santa Ana, California with an opening bid of $3,800