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2023Honda Monkey
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The 2023 Honda Monkey is a playful, retro-styled mini bike based on Honda's classic Monkey. Its air-cooled 124cc single makes 9.3 hp at 6,750 rpm and 11 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. A 777 mm seat, 104 kg wet weight and optional ABS make it a fun, easy-going town bike.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Seat height
- 777 mm
- Power
- 9.3 HP (6.9 kW) @ 6750 RPM
What’s new for the 2023 Honda Monkey
vs the 2022| Spec | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1143 mm (45.0 inches) | 1156 mm (45.5 inches) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for playful, short-distance fun around town rather than any kind of serious performance or distance riding.
- Built for
- A charming, retro-styled mini-bike that prioritizes fun, style, and novelty over speed or practicality.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway commuting, touring, passengers, or anyone needing real performance or cargo capacity.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 9.3 HP (6.9 kW) @ 6750 RPM
- Torque
- 11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 1.50 litres/100 km (66.7 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1603 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 50.0 x 63.1 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Fully transistorized
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1156 mm
- Overall length
- 1710 mm
- Overall width
- 755 mm
- Overall height
- 1030 mm
- Seat height
- 777 mm
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 104.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.10 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel backbone
- Front suspension
- 31mm inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks
- Front wheel travel
- 99 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 104 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 81 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/80-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-12
Other
- Color options
- Pearl Glittering Blue, Pearl Nebula Red.
- Comments
- Model id: MONKEY125.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2006 | 2012 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Dry weight | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg | 58 kg |
| Seat height | 660 mm | 660 mm | 660 mm | 777 mm | 777 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.3 L | 5.5 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Monkey?
The 2023 Honda Monkey has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2023 Honda Monkey has a Power of 9.3 HP (6.9 kW) @ 6750 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2023 Honda Monkey has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Monkey?
The 2023 Honda Monkey has a Torque of 11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Honda Monkey weigh?
The 2023 Honda Monkey has a Dry weight of 58.0 kg (127.9 pounds).
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