Across the 2002 and 2011 model years, the Honda Monkey 50 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 149.9 lb (68 kg) and dry weights ranging from 127.9 lb (58 kg), depending on model year.
Honda Monkey 50 weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda Monkey 50?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda Monkey 50 is lighter than about 98.8% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda Monkey 50 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 149.9 lb (68 kg) |
| Dry weight | 127.9 lb (58 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 49 cc |
| Torque | 2.3 lb-ft (3.1 Nm) to 2.5 lb-ft (3.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.19 US gal (4.5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 7.4 lb (3.4 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.67 lb-ft / 100 lb to 1.79 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.33 cc / lb to 0.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 261 lb / 100 cc to 305.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 135.3 lb (61.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda Monkey 50 weight FAQ
What does the Honda Monkey 50 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 149.9 lb (68 kg) for wet/running weight and 127.9 lb (58 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda Monkey 50 heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 1st weight percentile among 166 Honda motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda Monkey 50 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2002 and 2011 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda Monkey 50 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.19 US gal (4.5 L) to 1.45 US gal (5.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 7.4 lb (3.4 kg) to 9 lb (4.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda Monkey 50 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 329.9 lb (149.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda Monkey 50 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 135.3 lb (61.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda Monkey 50 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 1.67 lb-ft per 100 lb to 1.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda Monkey 50 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.33 cc per lb to 0.38 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda Monkey 50 compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 302.6 lb (137.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.