New Honda Monkey 125 Custom Build! 30+ Horsepower, BST Carbon Wheels + More! | Retro Z50 Tribute

Today we're checking out a custom Honda Monkey 125 build inspired by the vintage Z50 platform, built by Wayne Strickland at The Speed Shop and painted by Curt at National Superbike! Check out more info on them via the links below...

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• Built by The Speed Shop / Wayne Strickland
• Paint by National Superbike / Curt

☆ ▷ Monkey owner's info
• Check out his super cool Honda Grom with a 300 swap and more on this Monkey via his instagram here:
• Check out his hand made leather work here:

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Honda Monkey 125 Modifications:
Gromfatherz 186 billet big bore kit
Koso 4v head
BST carbon fiber wheels
Takegawa gauge / tachometer
Aracer tuner
Intake
Over Racing exhaust
Carbon fiber fenders
Carbon fiber chain guard
Carbon fiber sprocket cover
Carbon fiber fork guards
Custom paint
Full Ohlins suspension with custom painted springs
ASV clutch and brake levers
European spec Monkey turn signals
European spec Monkey brake light
Kitaco seat
CRG bar end mirrors
Luggage rack
(that's just to name a few as it's nowhere near all of them)

[HondaProKevin]

Yeah... I'm saving my pennies now for an engine build that revs like this BEAST lol!

What do you guys think about this Monkey build?

[alexzingo]

I had H-D XR 1200 with Vance & Hines 2 to 2 racing exhaust. What a rumble! Now I have 2022 Monkey and love this machine.

[ka]

I hired Wayne at the speed shop to put a cb300f engine in my monkey. I needed a small bike, more horsepower and RELIABLE! We used Steady Garage connecting components- Kevin there was a HUGE help. Monkey has done Utah to Chicago, salt lake city to Chicago, yellowstone to Chicago, pheonix to death valley to Denver and many other trips without problems. Plenty of torque at 11k feet in elevation. Oil, chain and tire attention and that's it. Oh, the aracer is too rich and drains the battery when sitting but other than that, its tough. Remember, stock tires are only rated to 63mph! I break that limit often but also only run good tread.

[gustwowheeling]

I like the vintage paint job, and it is putting out some bhp's. Excellent video as usual Kevin. Thank you for sharing and ride safe.

[davidburgenmeyer]

Love that 30 horse power upgrade! WoW!

[angelisolarr]

Its not 30 + hp maaximum for this with rpm in video it is 16hp...its not real ...

[BaldKiwi]

That thing is insane! So over the top yet classy at the same time.

[Jarcademis]

Great content, Kevin! Can’t wait for your next review. See you on the Trail! 😉

[Moondoggy]

Another epic video, thanks again Kevin, keep pumping them out.

[brentcarr]

Excellent build!!! I'd love to see a Christmas special build

[rmini]

I like how it looks but I would not spend $30k(?) on a monkey.
Mine still under $6000 after DHM stage 2 with Yoshi.
I would like them to build a bobber or chopper like the southeast asian shop did.

[RKmndo]

30+ HP?! My DR650 probably doesn't make 40HP!

😂

[Bill-e-Goat]

I might be taking a trip to Villa Ricca. I went to West Georgia, so that’ll be a nice homecoming!

[cubgsan]

Good day to you!
Wah ! It is a so great Monkey modification !
Awesome !
I am Cross Cub Grandpa from Japan !
I am happy to see such a great show !
Have a nice day !

[aarondalton]

When I was a kid I had a z50 special edition in all chrome and a red seat. I wanna see a monkey done like that.

[Mongoswede]

Is there a website, write up, or video detailing the engine build? I’m really curious how 30hp is possible from a 125. It may be completely out of my price range for a build but I’d love to see what all is done.

[sailormoon]

Those carbon wheels are just too tempting

[robbchastain]

I like the Euro-style taillight and signals, sure, but I actually prefer what we get here in the States. And thanks, Kevin, for this look at this Elsie, er, Monkey. And in my dreams I'm thinking maybe I want my new Dax to be painted like that, with the high front fender, too. And as a former Dax and Elsinore owner, I'd be re-living a couple of dreams with a Dax in that color with that insignia. And it'd be beautiful.

[bfarm]

I want to see someone make a bigger tank

[lukewalker]

My thinking is, if you throw enough money, time and talent at any stock platform you can take it to whatever level you want. No question this is a masterpiece or mini-piece depending on perspective. ;-)
Me personally? I always believe in buying something closer to the end result I am look for.
Don't try to change a Camaro into a Corvette. Wasting your time and money. Buy a Corvette.
In this space, I would take a stock Monkey or Grom and put a bigger Honda engine in it from a wrecked bike. More displacement is better.
I wouldn't carbon it all up including the wheels...custom paint job, better turn signals etc but with an eye toward cost consciousness.
Truthfully, just buy a 300cc motorcycle where you don't have to change the engine, put a custom paint job on it and call it good.