Monkey Business: Kingston revamps the iconic mini bike

The Glemseck 101 festival being held this weekend is a high-octane celebration of speed and power. At this very moment, thousands of petrolheads are descending on the picturesque market town of Leonberg, near Stuttgart in Germany—seeking out the loudest and fastest customs and racers from all over Europe. But this year, one of the most interesting bikes will also be one of the smallest: a tiny Honda Monkey built by Kingston Custom for Honda Germany. Builder Dirk Oehlerking is best known for his magnificent BMWs, so the little Monkey is a departure for him. “At the beginning of July I...