Need your input on purchase

TominMO · 09-05-2022, 05:45 PM

I am planning on buying the ultimate adventure touring bike. I have narrowed it down to two choices, and can't decide. Help me out here.

https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...onkey-pbz125-2

https://www.cajunmaddogs.com/product...ember-delivery

Go.

franque · 09-06-2022, 05:26 AM

I personally prefer the Dax (CT70) to the monkey bike, but the Dax appears to be sold out? What sort of adventure are we talking about, circus attraction?

TominMO · 09-06-2022, 08:12 AM

OMG finally someone with a sense of humor.....inspired by these guys, but Hondas are too capable, no challenge. Love the Trail 125.
https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/10...thernmost-tip/

Actually I just want a little city-use bike. The 125cc CT70 clone would do nicely, with carb upgrade of course. Both are sold out but are due back in stock quite soon.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-06-2022, 08:31 AM

The 125cc CT70 clone would be the better choice just because of the larger wheel size.

TominMO · 09-06-2022, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The 125cc CT70 clone would be the better choice just because of the larger wheel size.

Agreed; and you can even upgrade to 12" wheels BTW, if you want to. Along with the 190cc upgrade, better suspension.....but by then you probably shoulda just bought a different bike!

Vlad87 · 09-06-2022, 12:07 PM

After you will complete your adventure on one of these, you need to contact Honda's marketing department. They will be glad to create a new touring model, 2023 Honda Winged Monkey, using your experience. ))))

TominMO · 09-06-2022, 12:18 PM

Winged monkeys would be a bad image for Honda. Or have you not seen The Wizard of Oz?

Vlad87 · 09-06-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

Winged monkeys would be a bad image for Honda. Or have you not seen The Wizard of Oz?

Actually, Wizard of Oz was the thing i though about, when proposing the name

Maybe that bike does need a bit of badboy image - it worked for Harley

TominMO · 09-06-2022, 12:36 PM

Well come to think of it, the Monkey bikes do have the Honda winged logo on them. A subliminal message perhaps?

Man I love it when a thread can go horribly off the rails.....

Vlad87 · 09-06-2022, 02:47 PM

Jokes aside, considering they both have the same Cub-style 125cc engine, and in case if they have the same frame size and wheelbase, i would choose the second one. Classic monkey design looks aesthetically a bit more appealing to me than the first one, but that's just a matter of personal preferences.

2LZ · 09-12-2022, 04:02 PM

Oh man....you have no idea how many times I've looked at these ultimate ADV touring units. The problem is the child inside me is surrounded by a massive bundle of fat and beer belly. I'm not sure the little auto-clutches would not start a fatal smoking habit.

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09-06-2022, 08:12 AM	#3
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	OMG finally someone with a sense of humor.....inspired by these guys, but Hondas are too capable, no challenge. Love the Trail 125. https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/10...thernmost-tip/ Actually I just want a little city-use bike. The 125cc CT70 clone would do nicely, with carb upgrade of course. Both are sold out but are due back in stock quite soon. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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09-06-2022, 12:07 PM	#6
Vlad87 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Eastern europe, Republic of Moldova Posts: 37	After you will complete your adventure on one of these, you need to contact Honda's marketing department. They will be glad to create a new touring model, 2023 Honda Winged Monkey, using your experience. )))) __________________ "My life is falling apart like a chinese motorcycle" 2020 Viper TXM200R - A clone of 1982 Honda CM125C, powered by 200cc CG thumper. Mods: Windshield, leather panniers, kickstand, LED Headlight & Fog lights.
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09-06-2022, 12:18 PM	#7
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	Winged monkeys would be a bad image for Honda. Or have you not seen The Wizard of Oz? __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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09-06-2022, 05:26 AM	#2
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	I personally prefer the Dax (CT70) to the monkey bike, but the Dax appears to be sold out? What sort of adventure are we talking about, circus attraction?
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09-06-2022, 12:36 PM	#9
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	Well come to think of it, the Monkey bikes do have the Honda winged logo on them. A subliminal message perhaps? Man I love it when a thread can go horribly off the rails..... __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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09-06-2022, 02:47 PM	#10
Vlad87 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Eastern europe, Republic of Moldova Posts: 37	Jokes aside, considering they both have the same Cub-style 125cc engine, and in case if they have the same frame size and wheelbase, i would choose the second one. Classic monkey design looks aesthetically a bit more appealing to me than the first one, but that's just a matter of personal preferences. __________________ "My life is falling apart like a chinese motorcycle" 2020 Viper TXM200R - A clone of 1982 Honda CM125C, powered by 200cc CG thumper. Mods: Windshield, leather panniers, kickstand, LED Headlight & Fog lights. Last edited by Vlad87; 09-06-2022 at 03:32 PM.
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09-12-2022, 04:02 PM	#11
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Oh man....you have no idea how many times I've looked at these ultimate ADV touring units. The problem is the child inside me is surrounded by a massive bundle of fat and beer belly. I'm not sure the little auto-clutches would not start a fatal smoking habit. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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