Acerbis, the renowned aftermarket parts, accessory, and clothing manufacturer, is gearing up for an extraordinary world record attempt with the pint-sized Honda Monkey 125.
- the plan involves traversing the distance from Albino, Italy to Nordkapp, the northernmost point of Norway.
- Acerbis team has slapped the Monkey 125 with a 108L fuel tank.
While the Honda Monkey 125 boasts commendable fuel efficiency owing to its small engine and low-stress design, its standard 5.6-liter fuel tank grants it a range of approximately 257km. Acerbis recognized the need for modifications to cover the daunting 4,345km journey and set about creating a colossal custom-built fuel tank. This remarkable prototype tank has an astounding capacity of 108 liters, allowing the bike to attempt the official record for the “greatest distance driven on a single tank of fuel by a motorcycle (prototype).”
The Acerbis team, accompanied by their riders Andrea Rastrelli, Alicia Sornosa, and Maurizio Vettor, will embark on this epic adventure through several countries, including Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and finally, Norway. Surpassing the current record would mean traveling over 2,700 miles.
However, the team has no intentions of stopping there. If there’s fuel remaining in the tank and energy left in the riders’ bodies and minds, they plan to push on until the last drop of fuel is consumed, determined to explore the true limits of this little bike’s endurance.
With their audacious feat, Acerbis and its intrepid riders aim to leave an indelible mark in the annals of motorcycling history, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the Honda Monkey 125 and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on two wheels.
