SUZUKI GSX-S 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.
- SUZUKI GSX-S 125 78.5 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda Monkey 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 (SUZUKI GSX-S 125).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (Honda Monkey 125) up to 11.2 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-S 125).
- Weight spans 104 kg (Honda Monkey 125) to 133 kg (SUZUKI GSX-S 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-S 125 | Honda Monkey 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | HONDA |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-S 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 | 133kg | 104kg |
| Front brake | Twin-piston caliper, 290mm petal disc with ABS | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper, 187mm petal disc with ABS | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/80-17M/C 46S | 120/80-12M/C 65J |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17M/C 62S | 130/80-12M/C 69J |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | USD Fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Twin shock, 102mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 80km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 3 L/100km | 5.6 L – 2 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4990 | $4049 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View HONDA price list |
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2023 SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs 2023 Honda Monkey 125: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI GSX-S 125 and 2023 Honda Monkey 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the GSX-S 125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Monkey 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-S 125 and Monkey 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
GSX-S 125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
GSX-S 125 and Monkey 125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-S 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 80 km/h).
Cooling
GSX-S 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 133 kg). GSX-S 125 and Monkey 125 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 77.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs Honda Monkey 125?
SUZUKI GSX-S 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 80 km/h (50 mph) for Honda Monkey 125.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or Honda Monkey 125?
SUZUKI GSX-S 125 has 15 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Monkey 125.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or Honda Monkey 125?
Honda Monkey 125 is lighter at 104 kg vs 133 kg for SUZUKI GSX-S 125.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-S 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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