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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 | 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. | ||
Original Honda Z-Series bikes are becoming increasingly rare, and are typically used as restoration projects by Honda Mini Trail enthusiasts in attempt to preserve their historic value. | Original Honda Z-Series bikes are becoming increasingly rare, and are typically used as restoration projects by Honda Mini Trail enthusiasts in attempt to preserve their historic value. | ||
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* 1998 February restart of sales for the Gorilla | * 1998 February restart of sales for the Gorilla | ||
* 2001 Stop of sales for the Monkey Baja | * 2001 Stop of sales for the Monkey Baja | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z-series]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|Z-series]] | ||
[[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]] | [[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:50cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:50cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:50cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:50cc Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:50cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
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