2011
Jincheng Monkey 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 563704 |
|---|---|
| Category | Minibike-cross |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Monkey 50 |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-8 |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swing Arm |
| Reartyre | 3.50-8 |
| Trail | 42 mm (1.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.1 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | Full transistor type battery ignition |
| Power | 3.62 HP (2.6 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 3.40 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red/white |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in the Asian market |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 5.50 litres (1.45 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,365 mm (53.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 600 mm (23.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds) |
About Jincheng
Country of Origin:
China
Founder:
Jincheng Group (Nanjing)
Best Known For:
Small commuters and international joint ventures; strong parts ecosystem
Company History
Jincheng expanded rapidly in the 1990s–2000s, producing 50–250 cc commuters, underbones, and light dual-sports for domestic and export markets. Partnerships with global OEMs transferred quality systems and broadened the brand’s supplier base, which shows in wiring robustness, castings, and emissions compliance. Dealers in Africa and Latin America praise parts availability and interchangeable components across model years, which keeps bikes on the road for small businesses and families. While Jincheng machines rarely top performance charts, they win on total cost of ownership: fuel sipping, easy valve service, and consumables on every corner. Historically, Jincheng represents the maturation of China’s moto industry—volume plus increasingly competent QC. In places where a motorcycle is an income tool, that combination matters more than marketing slogans; it shows up as on-time deliveries, kids getting to school, and wider job catchment areas.