The Honda Monkey 125 carries the unmistakable look of Honda’s original 1960s minibike into the present day, its chunky proportions, round headlight and chrome exhaust instantly recognisable wherever it goes. It has become a genuine cult favourite among riders who want something with real personality rather than another anonymous commuter, and beneath the retro shell sits proper modern engineering rather than a simple nostalgia exercise. Honda has sold Monkey badged minibikes on and off since the 1960s, and this generation captures that same sense of fun in a fully type approved, modern motorcycle.
Power comes from a fuel injected 124cc single cylinder engine with a single overhead camshaft, a 50mm by 63.1mm bore and stroke and a 10.0 to 1 compression ratio, producing a gentle 6.9kW at 6,750rpm and 10.7Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. It is not a bike built for outright speed, but the five speed gearbox and easy, linear delivery make every ride relaxed and genuinely approachable, whether that is a short hop into town or a longer weekend loop with friends.
Where many small bikes cut corners, the Monkey 125 does not. Upside down telescopic forks with 100mm of travel sit at the front, a genuine surprise on a bike this size, paired with dual rear shocks offering 102mm of travel. A 220mm front disc with IMU based ABS and a 190mm rear disc bring confident, controlled stopping in any weather, while chunky 120/80-12 and 130/80-12 tyres add to the bike’s stout, purposeful stance. At just 105kg, with a compact 1,145mm wheelbase and a 776mm seat height, it stays light, flickable and endlessly easy to place through traffic or twisting lanes.
A circular LCD dash keeps the instruments legible without spoiling the classic look, and chrome detailing throughout adds a proper premium finish rarely found at this end of the market. A 5.6 litre tank is enough for plenty of exploring between fill ups. It suits riders after a fun, individual second bike, or anyone wanting a characterful, low stress introduction to motorcycling that still turns heads wherever it is parked. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Honda dealer in Plymouth, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.
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