KAWASAKI Z125 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.
- KAWASAKI Z125 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda Monkey 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (Honda Monkey 125) up to 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 146 kg (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z125 | Honda Monkey 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z125 | Honda Monkey 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 11.7nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 146kg | 104kg |
| Front brake | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 120/80-12M/C 65J |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/80-12M/C 69J |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork | USD Fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak, gas-charged, compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | Twin shock, 102mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 120km/h | 80km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 2.5 L/100km | 5.6 L – 2 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3649 | $4049 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z125 vs 2023 Honda Monkey 125: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z125 and 2023 Honda Monkey 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the Z125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Monkey 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z125 and Monkey 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Z125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
Z125 and Monkey 125 have very similar listed torque (11.7 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 80 km/h).
Cooling
Z125 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 146 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Z125 is listed higher (81.5 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 KAWASAKI Z125 vs Honda Monkey 125?
KAWASAKI Z125 is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z125 or Honda Monkey 125?
KAWASAKI Z125 has 15 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Monkey 125.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z125 or Honda Monkey 125?
Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 146 kg for KAWASAKI Z125.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z125 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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