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1979 Honda Motorcycles Z50J "Monkey Bike"

Silverstone Auctions - The Classic Sale at Silverstone Motorcycles 2022
Silverstone, 26 August
  • Year of manufacture 
    1979
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    Z50JE-2064384
  • Lot number 
    18645
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Performance 
    3 PS / 3 kW / 3 BHP

Description

  • Honda introduced Monkey bikes in the 1960s with the CZ100, the first of many models
  • The Z50J Gorilla featured a bigger fuel tank, 4-speed gearbox and 12v electrics
  • Dating from 1979, the example here is in mostly original condition and running order
  • Fitted with Takegawa gear lever, cone air filter, throttle housing along with a few other period upgrades
  • UK-registered
  • Great addition to any Honda collection