Honda Ape 50 vs Jincheng Monkey 50 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Ape 50stacks up against the Jincheng Monkey 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Ape 50Jincheng Monkey 50
Model year20162011
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp4 hp
Torque4 Nm3 Nm
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/80-12 / 120/80-12 3.50-8 / 3.50-8

Honda Ape 50 vs Jincheng Monkey 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Ape 50 and the Jincheng Monkey 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Ape 50 brings 4 hp, while the Jincheng Monkey 50 counters with 4 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: