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2021 Honda Monkey First Look Preview

Honda’s revamped Monkey returns to its 2021 US model lineup.

Updated: June 11, 2020

Honda’s venerable Monkey returns to the US model lineup for 2021. Its MSRP is unchanged, but it gets a new Pearl Glittering Blue colorway.American Honda Motor Co.

Honda’s venerable Monkey motorcycle spawned countless motorcycle riders across the globe. Whether ridden at the cabin during the summer months or down California’s Pacific Coast Highway during winters, the Monkey is the type of motorcycle that you ride anywhere.

Next year marks its 60th anniversary since the original Z100 Monkey rolled off the assembly line. Big Red recently overhauled its simple, friendly, and elegant Monkey as tested during the 2019 Honda Monkey First Ride Review. For 2021, Honda’s air-cooled do-it-all minimoto bike comes in a fresh Pearl Glittering Blue colorway (introduced for the 2020 MY) in addition to its Pearl Nebula Red carryover color. MSRP is unchanged at $3,999. An ABS-equipped version is available for a $200 upcharge.

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