Honda Monkey 125 vs Honda Dax 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.
- Honda Monkey 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
- Honda Dax 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 10.8 Nm (Honda Dax 125) up to 11 Nm (Honda Monkey 125).
- Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 107 kg (Honda Dax 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda Monkey 125 | Honda Dax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda Monkey 125 | Honda Dax 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 9.2hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 11nm. | 10.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 104kg | 107kg |
| Front brake | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 190mm hydraulic disc | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 77.5cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/80-12M/C 65J | 120/70-12M/C 51L |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-12M/C 69J | 130/70-12M/C 56L |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | USD Fork, 100mm axle travel | Telescopic 31mm USD fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock, 102mm axle travel | Twin shock, 120mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 80km/h | 90km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 5.6 L – 2 L/100km | 3.8 L – 1.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4049 | $3799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | ABS System : Single Channel ABS Wheels Front and Rear : 5-spoke cast aluminium |
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2023 Honda Monkey 125 vs 2023 Honda Dax 125: listed specifications
The 2023 Honda Monkey 125 and 2023 Honda Dax 125 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Dax 125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Monkey 125 and Dax 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Monkey 125 and Dax 125 have very similar peak power (9.2 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
Monkey 125 and Dax 125 have very similar listed torque (11 Nm vs 10.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
Dax 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (90 km/h vs 80 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Monkey 125 and Dax 125 have very similar listed weights (104 kg vs 107 kg). Monkey 125 and Dax 125 have very similar seat heights (77.5 cm vs 77.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda Monkey 125 vs Honda Dax 125?
Honda Dax 125 is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.
Which has more horsepower, Honda Monkey 125 or Honda Dax 125?
Both are rated at 9 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Honda Monkey 125 or Honda Dax 125?
Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 107 kg for Honda Dax 125.
Which is better, Honda Monkey 125 or Honda Dax 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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