2024 HONDA CB125F 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.

Top on paper
2024 HONDA CB125F
74 pts
Honda Monkey 125
26 pts

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

2024 HONDA CB125F
39.3 pts
Best fit here
Honda Monkey 125
78.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB125F
79.2 pts
Honda Monkey 125
27.5 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB125F
78.6 pts
Honda Monkey 125
26.6 pts

New rider friendly

2024 HONDA CB125F
33.2 pts
Best fit here
Honda Monkey 125
79.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Tallest seat here
  • Honda Monkey 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F).
  • Torque figures are very close.
  • Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 2: 2024 HONDA CB125F (1); Honda Monkey 125 (1).

Specification HONDA CB125F Honda Monkey 125
Brand HONDA HONDA
Model HONDA CB125F Honda Monkey 125
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 11hp 9.2hp
Torque 11nm. 11nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 2 valves Single cylinder, 2 valves
Weight 116kg 104kg
Front brake Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS
Rear brake 130 mm drum brake Single 190mm hydraulic disc
Seat height (cm) 79cm 77.5cm
Front tyre 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P 120/80-12M/C 65J
Rear tyre 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P 130/80-12M/C 69J
Cooling Air cooled Air cooled
Front suspension 30 mm telescopic USD Fork, 100mm axle travel
Rear suspension Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. Twin shock, 102mm axle travel
Motorcycle type Commuter Naked
Top speed 110km/h 80km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 11 L – 1.4 L/100km 5.6 L – 2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3149 $4049
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2024 HONDA CB125F vs 2023 Honda Monkey 125: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CB125F and 2023 Honda Monkey 125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CB125F has the higher listed top speed, and the Monkey 125 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CB125F and Monkey 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

CB125F and Monkey 125 have very similar peak power (11 hp vs 9.2 hp).

Torque

CB125F and Monkey 125 have very similar listed torque (11 Nm vs 11 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB125F has a clear listed top-speed advantage (110 km/h vs 80 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as air-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Monkey 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (104 kg vs 116 kg). Monkey 125 has a lower listed seat height (77.5 cm vs 79 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB125F vs Honda Monkey 125?

HONDA CB125F is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB125F or Honda Monkey 125?

HONDA CB125F has 11 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Monkey 125.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB125F or Honda Monkey 125?

Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 116 kg for HONDA CB125F.

Which is better, HONDA CB125F 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.