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The Z-series are some of the most popular mini bikes of all time. Though their official model designations are typically [[Honda Z50A|Z50A]], Z50J, Z50M, Z50R and ZB50, they are more commonly referred to as the "Monkey" or "Gorilla" because of the way people are said to look when riding one of such bikes. | The Z-series are some of the most popular mini bikes of all time. Though their official model designations are typically [[Honda Z50A|Z50A]], Z50J, Z50M, Z50R and ZB50, they are more commonly referred to as the "Monkey" or "Gorilla" because of the way people are said to look when riding one of such bikes. | ||
Most Z-series bikes are small, light, collapsible motorcycles made for convenience and ease of transportation. Some have a centrifugal clutch and three gear manual transmission, while others have a [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic easy-shift transmission]] for learners. | Most Z-series bikes are small, light, collapsible motorcycles made for convenience and ease of transportation. Some have a [[centrifugal clutch]] and three gear manual transmission, while others have a [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic easy-shift transmission]] for learners. | ||
The original model of the Honda Z-series was originally produced as a children's ride at a Japanese amusement park, but was eventually refined and put into mass production, hitting the European market in 1967. Since then Honda has produced a wide variety of Honda Z-series mini bikes, en still presents another wanna have model every year. Starting from 2008, the well-known engine will be adapted and fitted with an injection kit instead of carburator. Today, replica versions of this bike are being manufactured under amongst others the Jincheng Motors China name. | The original model of the Honda Z-series was originally produced as a children's ride at a Japanese amusement park, but was eventually refined and put into mass production, hitting the European market in 1967. Since then Honda has produced a wide variety of Honda Z-series mini bikes, en still presents another wanna have model every year. Starting from 2008, the well-known engine will be adapted and fitted with an injection kit instead of carburator. Today, replica versions of this bike are being manufactured under amongst others the Jincheng Motors China name. | ||
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