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2025Honda Monkey
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The 2025 Honda Monkey is a lightweight, playful commuter designed for casual riders and urban exploration. Its 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers accessible performance with 9.3 horsepower, while the compact, retro-styled frame offers nimble handling and approachable fun for beginners and experienced riders alike seeking everyday practicality.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Seat height
- 776 mm
- Power
- 9.3 HP (6.9 kW) @ 6750 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Honda Monkey
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM | 10.7 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.9 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Top speed | — | 91.0 km/h (56.5 mph) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.70 litres (1.51 US gallons) | 5.60 litres (1.48 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | 31mm inverted fork | 31mm USD fork |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
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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?
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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
- CO2 Emissions
- 34 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- SHNXC0.12CTK-003-R01
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 1.45 L/100km (162.2 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.5 CO g/km
- Torque
- 10.7 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
- Electric
- Ignition
- Fully transistorized
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Performance
- Top speed
- 91.0 km/h (56.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1145 mm
- Overall length
- 1710 mm
- Overall width
- 755 mm
- Overall height
- 1030 mm
- Seat height
- 776 mm
- Dry weight
- 58.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 105.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.10 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.90 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Rear rack
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel backbone
- Front suspension
- 31mm USD fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks
- Front wheel travel
- 109 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 102 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 82 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/80-12M/C 65J
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-12M/C 69J
Other
- Color options
- Red, Pearl Black
- Comments
- Model id: MONKEY125A
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2025 | 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 | 776 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.3 L | 5.5 L | 5.7 L | 5.6 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 2025 Honda Monkey has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2025 Honda Monkey has a Power of 9.3 HP (6.9 kW) @ 6750 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda Monkey have?
The 2025 Honda Monkey has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Monkey?
The 2025 Honda Monkey has a Torque of 10.7 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.9 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Honda Monkey weigh?
The 2025 Honda Monkey has a Dry weight of 58.0 kg (127.9 pounds).
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