Motorcycles

Unique Honda Monkey transformed into super motorbike in "Dragon Ball"

TB (according to Znews) • March 16, 2024 13:52

Honda Monkey 125 has an upgraded appearance based on the Variable No.19 model of the character Bulma in the Dragon Ball series.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 1

GC-MK000 Monkey Racer Replica is a project carried out by Ganesha Custom based in Japan and Thailand, based on the Honda Monkey 125 model platform.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 2

The bike is modeled after Bulma's Variable No.19 motorcycle from the Dragon Ball series. Obviously, this modified version cannot "transform" into 3 modes like in the original.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 3

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 4

In fact, the image of Variable No.19 was inspired by author Akira Toriyama from the Moto Guzzi V8 racing model, which competed in the Moto Guzzi Grand Prix from 1955 to 1957.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 5

The familiar design of the Honda Monkey has been replaced by a classic and modern style. The bike is painted in matte blue and has the number 19.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 6

The front of the car is made more aggressive with the headlights lowered. The position of the two machine guns of the original car has been replaced by an auxiliary light cluster.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 7

The round taillights are replaced by rectangular LEDs, next to large off-road tires. The handlebars are lowered with clip-on style, integrating 2 small rearview mirrors.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 8

The 5.6L fuel tank is designed in a military style. In Dragon Ball, Capsule Corporation (or Capsule Corp.) is a corporation owned by Dr. Brief, Bulma's father.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 9

The seat has been upgraded with a classic “bread” design. The tuner also added body panels, which are not available on the original Honda Monkey.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 10

The body of the car can also be opened to store some small items. This detail is also reminiscent of the transforming ability of the Variable No.19 in "Dragon Ball".

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 11

This model is equipped with a Thai MOVIC-X exhaust system with black plating and large yellow logo.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 12

Honda Monkey uses a 124 cc 4-stroke engine with PGM-FI direct fuel injection, SOHC single camshaft, 9.4 horsepower and 11 Nm torque. Comes with a 5-speed gearbox.

Honda Monkey, Ganesha, xe do, do xe, dragon ball, 7 vien ngoc rong, Akira Toriyama, Moto Guzzi, Variable No.19, Capsule anh 13

In Thailand, the Honda Monkey starts at 99,700 baht, equivalent to2,800 USD. The GC-MK000 Monkey Racer Replica model is being sold by Ganesha tuning company for 1.595 million yen, equivalent to10,700 USD.

TB (according to Znews)