HONDA The Power of Dreams

In 1978, the Gorilla was introduced at the same time as the fully revamped Monkey.

The Gorilla shared essentially the same engine and chassis with the Monkey. However, its fuel tank had a larger capacity of 9 liters compared to the Monkey’s 5 liters, and the larger seat and other features made it look larger than the Monkey. It was also equipped with a front luggage carrier, making it suitable for outdoor touring.

The Gorilla was equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, the same system used on sport bikes, as opposed to the 3-speed automatic centrifugal transmission used on the Monkey.

The Gorilla and Monkey, also known as Honda’s animal series, won the hearts of many fans and became long-selling models thanks to their compact size and cute styling.

The Gorilla, launched in 1978, was on sale over a period of 30 years, experiencing both discontinuation and revival. During that time, the basic styling remained unchanged and its unique appearance continued to be loved.

Maximum output increased from 2.6PS to 3.1PS by adopting a new engine

Special edition Gorilla (White Special) launched with new livery and white fuel tank, frame, and wheels.

After a few years on the market, the Gorilla was discontinued.

A decade since being discontinued, Honda decided to revive the Gorilla due to increasing demand for outdoor riding and diversification of leisure activities. Although there were no major changes to its specifications, various components were refined. The front carrier was eliminated from this model onwards.

Chrome-plated special model

Livery changed to bright yellow

The final Gorilla model, with black livery.