The Honda Monkey has been around for decades, and successive revisions have made it into more than just a novelty, as the 2026 model shows quite clearly.
Despite its recognizable retro appearance, the Honda Monkey minibike has had a lot of different looks over the past 65 years. Since its inauguration as a 49cc miniature attraction at the Tama Tech amusement park, the bike has progressively gotten bigger and more powerful. And in 2026, one of the smallest street-legal minibikes is set to get another update.
2025 was a big year for Honda’s cutest minibike, as tweaks made to its engine led to the 2025 Monkey gaining EURO5+ compliance. The 2026 Monkey 125’s tech specs are the same as its predecessor’s, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at it, thanks to its new finishing touches and vintage-inspired colorways. The new minibike features all-LED lighting for the headlight and tail, and a winking full-LCD circular display featuring the speedometer and odometer. Naturally, even with these modern features, the minibike still evokes its classic design, from its mini-ape handlebars down to its chunky 12-inch diameter wheels.
