Bajaj Discover 125 ST 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.
- Bajaj Discover 125 ST 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 9.8 hp (Bajaj Discover 125 ST).
- Torque spans 8.5 Nm (Bajaj Discover 125 ST) up to 11 Nm (Honda Monkey 125).
- Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 118 kg (Bajaj Discover 125 ST).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Bajaj Discover 125 ST | Honda Monkey 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | HONDA |
| Model | Bajaj Discover 125 ST | Honda Monkey 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 9.8hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 8.5nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 118kg | 104kg |
| Front brake | Petal/ Disc 200 mm Disc | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | 130 mm Drum | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 2.75 x 17, 41P with Tubed | 120/80-12M/C 65J |
| Rear tyre | 3.00 x 17, 50P with Tubed | 130/80-12M/C 69J |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 130 mm fork travel | USD Fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Gas charged Nitrox mono shock absorber, rear wheel travel 110mm | Twin shock, 102mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 95km/h | 80km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 8 L – 2.3 L/100km | 5.6 L – 2 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | Price not listed. | $4049 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View HONDA price list |
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2023 Bajaj Discover 125 ST vs 2023 Honda Monkey 125: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj Discover 125 ST and 2023 Honda Monkey 125 are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Discover 125 ST has the higher listed top speed, and the Monkey 125 has more torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Discover 125 ST and Monkey 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Discover 125 ST and Monkey 125 have very similar peak power (9.8 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
Monkey 125 has a clear listed torque advantage (11 Nm vs 8.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
Discover 125 ST has a clear listed top-speed advantage (95 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 118 kg). Monkey 125 has a lower listed seat height (77.5 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and peak power remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Discover 125 ST vs Honda Monkey 125?
Bajaj Discover 125 ST is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Discover 125 ST or Honda Monkey 125?
Bajaj Discover 125 ST has 10 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Monkey 125.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Discover 125 ST or Honda Monkey 125?
Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 118 kg for Bajaj Discover 125 ST.
Which is better, Bajaj Discover 125 ST 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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