Honda Monkey 50 Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda Monkey 50 motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2011 is length 53.5 in (1,360 mm) to 53.7 in (1,365 mm), width 23.6 in (600 mm), height 33.5 in (850 mm), wheelbase 35.2 in (895 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm).

Honda Monkey 50 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
53.5 in (1,360 mm) to 53.7 in (1,365 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
23.6 in (600 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
33.5 in (850 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
35.2 in (895 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26 in (660 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Length53.6 in (1,362 mm)
Observed category range: 53.6 in (1,362 mm) to 114.7 in (2,913 mm)
Width23.6 in (600 mm)
Observed category range: 22.4 in (570 mm) to 64 in (1,626 mm)
Height33.5 in (850 mm)
Observed category range: 33.5 in (850 mm) to 59.3 in (1,507 mm)
Wheelbase35.2 in (895 mm)
Observed category range: 35.2 in (895 mm) to 75.7 in (1,923 mm)
Seat height26 in (660 mm)
Observed category range: 23.2 in (590 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.8 in (148 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 13.2 in (336 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Length0th percentile
This model
53.6 in (1,362 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
29 in below the category median from 192 comparable Honda models.
Width1st percentile
This model
23.6 in (600 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (776 mm)
6.9 in below the category median from 168 comparable Honda models.
Height0th percentile
This model
33.5 in (850 mm)
Category median
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
11.4 in below the category median from 159 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase0th percentile
This model
35.2 in (895 mm)
Category median
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
22.2 in below the category median from 263 comparable Honda models.
Seat height6th percentile
This model
26 in (660 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 264 comparable Honda models.
Clearance53rd percentile
This model
5.8 in (148 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 194 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2002 baseline53.5 in (1,360 mm)
201153.7 in (1,365 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2002 baseline5.9 in (150 mm)
20115.7 in (145 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

65.7% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 18.4 in (468 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 8.8 sq ft (0.82 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

16.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 53.6 in (1,362 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 29 in below median
Width 23.6 in (600 mm) 30.5 in (776 mm) 6.9 in below median
Height 33.5 in (850 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 11.4 in below median
Wheelbase 35.2 in (895 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 22.2 in below median
Seat height 26 in (660 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 4.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.8 in (148 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.1 in above median

Honda Monkey 50 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2002 53.5 in (1,360 mm) 23.6 in (600 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 26 in (660 mm) 5.9 in (150 mm)
2011 53.7 in (1,365 mm) 23.6 in (600 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 35.2 in (895 mm) 26 in (660 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Honda Monkey 50 dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda Monkey 50 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26 in (660 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 4.7 in below the category median.

Does the Honda Monkey 50 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 35.2 in (895 mm), giving the Honda Monkey 50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 22.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda Monkey 50 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.8 in (148 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.

Is the Honda Monkey 50 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 53.6 in (1,362 mm), making the Honda Monkey 50 very compact for its category. 29 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 8.8 sq ft (0.82 m²).

What do the Honda Monkey 50 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 23.6 in (600 mm) and representative height is 33.5 in (850 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.

Did the Honda Monkey 50 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 53.5 in (1,360 mm) in 2002 to 53.7 in (1,365 mm) in 2011, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.