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Honda Monkey 125 - [2022]
This edition of the Honda Monkey 125 is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Honda Monkey has a 124cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2022 Monkey shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Monkey's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke | 1967cc.1986 Kawasaki AR 125 Single Cylinder | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 104 kgs (229 lbs) this makes the Honda Monkey 125 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2022 Honda Monkey shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 2 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 9.2 bhp (6 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda CB 125 R [14.7 bhp (10 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid [32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda Monkey you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2022 Honda Monkey 125.
The 2022 Honda Monkey 125 has a Power to weight ratio of 88.4 bhp per ton and 77.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Monkey competing with the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke [112.9 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke [112.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda Monkey generating around 77.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Honda CBF 250 250 cc [102.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Honda CBF 250 250 cc [102.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 41.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 42.7 secs, this makes the Honda Monkey 125 similar in acceleration to the 1986 Honda CM 125 C (41.8 secs) and the 1984 Honda CM 125 C (41.8 secs). This Honda Monkey 125 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2022 Honda Monkey 125 and the 2020 Honda CBR 650 R
When talking about the performance of the 2022 Honda Monkey 125 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2020 Honda CBR 650 R (0 secs) and the 1980 Yamaha DT 175 Two Stroke (0 secs).
The 2022 version of the Honda Monkey 125 has a maximum speed of 55mph.
Top Speed of the 2022 Monkey equals the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2022 Honda Monkey 125 then how about a 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC (66 mph) and the 2017 Honda XR 150 L (67 mph).
