2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 vs Honda Monkey 125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 81 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda Monkey 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 9.2 hp (Honda Monkey 125) up to 15 hp (2024 APRILIA Tuono 125).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (Honda Monkey 125) up to 11.2 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuono 125).
- Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 144 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuono 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | APRILIA Tuono 125 | Honda Monkey 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | HONDA |
| Model | APRILIA Tuono 125 | Honda Monkey 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 144kg | 104kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm stainless steel disc, 4 pistons radial caliper | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm stainless steel disc, single piston caliper | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 120/80-12M/C 65J |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 – ZR 17 | 130/80-12M/C 69J |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork with 40 mm stanchions, 110 mm excursion | USD Fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetrical swingarm, monoshock absorber with 120 mm wheel travel | Twin shock, 102mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 80km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 2.8 L/100km | 5.6 L – 2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $4049 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Digital dashboard |
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2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 vs 2023 Honda Monkey 125: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 and 2023 Honda Monkey 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Tuono 125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Monkey 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tuono 125 and Monkey 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Tuono 125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
Tuono 125 and Monkey 125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tuono 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 80 km/h).
Cooling
Tuono 125 is listed as liquid-cooled, and Monkey 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Monkey 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (104 kg vs 144 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tuono 125 is listed higher (81 cm) than Monkey 125 (77.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA Tuono 125 vs Honda Monkey 125?
APRILIA Tuono 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA Tuono 125 or Honda Monkey 125?
APRILIA Tuono 125 has 15 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Monkey 125.
Which is lighter, APRILIA Tuono 125 or Honda Monkey 125?
Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 144 kg for APRILIA Tuono 125.
Which is better, APRILIA Tuono 125 or Honda Monkey 125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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