Rediscover the joy of riding with the 2025 Honda Monkey. This retro-inspired marvel packs a punch with its zippy 124cc engine, shared with the Grom, ensuring every ride is a blast. Light and nimble, this miniMOTO is perfect for urban adventures and fits in the smallest parking spaces.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Honda Monkey: RETRO FUN, MODERN TWIST.
Introducing the 2025 Honda Monkey…
Back again for 2025, Honda’s iconic Monkey continues to make friends and influence people wherever it goes. An irresistible mix of nostalgic styling and modern performance, this nifty little ride appeals to a variety of riders, from entry-level newbies to motorcycling veterans. A compact build and comfortably plush suspension speak to the former, while the latter appreciate the throwback styling, as well as features like the snappy 124cc fuel-injected engine and ABS brakes. All in all, the Monkey combines the best of today and yesterday in one charmingly retro, affordable package.
Rediscover the joy of riding with the 2025 Honda Monkey. This retro-inspired marvel packs a punch with its zippy 124cc engine, shared with the Grom, ensuring every ride is a blast. Light and nimble, this miniMOTO is perfect for urban adventures and fits in the smallest parking spaces. With modern updates like fuel injection, a five-speed transmission, and front-wheel ABS, it’s as smart as it is stylish. And for 2025, the Red colorway will surely turn heads. Fuel-efficient and fun, the Monkey isn’t just a bike – it’s a lifestyle. Hop on and let the fun begin.
Honda Monkey 125cc MiniMOTO
The Honda Monkey 125 cc is a much-loved bike, and for good reason: it’s small and light and has plenty of zip. The Monkey isn’t just some retro throwback – it features the same engine as our Grom, another fan favourite.
2025 Honda Monkey Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Base Features
- 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine
- Fuel injection
- Five-speed transmission
- High-rise handlebar
- Disc brakes with front-wheel ABS
- Low 30.6-inch seat height
- Electric starter
- 167 MPG fuel economy
Engine & Drivetrain
Small but Mighty
There’s a lot of performance packed into the Monkey’s 124 cc four-stroke engine, and because it’s a Honda, you know it’s going to be reliable.
Modern Technology
The Monkey’s air-cooled engine can trace its roots back a long way, but inside the familiar SOHC design you’ll find fully up-to-date technology. That means you get such features as modern electronics and fuel-injection for efficient, economical performance.
Five-Speed Transmission
Sure, the Monkey has a style all its own, but its five-speed transmission with manual clutch operates just like that of a conventional full-size motorcycle, with the same benefits of durability, control, and efficiency.
Light Weight
Weighing just 104 kg fully fueled, the Monkey boasts a sporty power-to-weight ratio for exciting performance. The light weight also combines with the bike’s compact size to make it easy to manoeuvre, easy to park, easy to store, and easy to load onto the back of an RV or pickup truck.
Chassis & Suspension
Smooth Handling
Just like a top-of-the-line sportbike, the Monkey comes equipped with an inverted front fork for added control over all sorts of road conditions. Plus, twin rear shocks combine with fat tires and a well-padded seat to provide excellent ride comfort.
ABS Disc Brakes
A bike this fun is going to get ridden a lot, so it has to have a top-shelf braking system. That’s why we equipped the Monkey with standard ABS and hydraulic disc brakes front and back. On wet pavement or other compromised road surfaces, the Monkey helps you ride with added confidence.
Chunky Tires
The Monkey’s high-aspect-ratio tires mounted on 12-inch cast wheels do more than just look cool. They’re super practical too, giving you plenty of grip and absorbing bumps on rough road surfaces.
Low Seat Height
Whether you’re flat-footing it into a parking space or just stopped for a long light, the Monkey’s super-low 776 mm (30.6 in) seat height makes it easy to manoeuvre and ride.
Additional Features
Multi-Function Instruments
Retro meets modern in the Monkey’s instrument cluster. The round housing is totally 1960s, while the digital display features a speedometer, odometer, A&B trip meters, fuel gauge, and indicator for low/high beam. It even greets you when you first start the bike!
LED Lighting
The Monkey’s round headlight looks retro, but its performance is totally up to date. Like the taillight, it uses LEDs for superior illumination and visibility.
Comfortable Size
Sure, the Monkey may be small, but we sized it to fit adult riders. Case in point: check out the high-rise handlebar, which allows you to comfortably steer and work the controls without feeling cramped.
Sips Fuel
With a 5.6 litre tank and incredible fuel efficiency, every fill-up will take you farther than you ever thought possible.
2025 Honda Monkey Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
PERFORMANCE
124cc FUEL-INJECTED ENGINE
Despite its small size, it utilizes the same engine as our latest Honda Grom and delivers outstanding performance and reliability.
ENGINEERING
FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
This miniMOTO may look cute, but its five-speed transmission gives you all the durability, control, and efficiency of a conventional motorcycle. Plus, the extra gear increases top speed, too.
FUEL CAPACITY
This bike will make a small fuel budget go a long way. With a 1.5-gallon tank and incredible fuel efficiency, every fill-up will take you farther than you ever thought possible.
HANDLING
STANDARD ABS
Our standard front-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System helps you ride confidently in less-than-ideal conditions, such as wet pavement or other compromised road surfaces.
INVERTED FORK SUSPENSION
One major upgrade from the original Monkey is the inverted hydraulic front fork suspension, providing better control, confidence, and road feedback.
TWIN REAR SHOCKS
Twin rear shocks, chunky tires, and a comfortable seat ensure a smooth ride even on rough pavement.
12-INCH WHEELS
Tough, durable cast wheels with wide tires are perfect for city riding.
CHUNKY TIRES
The high-aspect-ratio tires look cool and provide excellent grip while absorbing bumps and rough road surfaces.
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES
Single hydraulic disc brakes with 220mm front and 190mm rear rotors provide superior stopping power.
STYLE
HIGH-RISE HANDLEBAR
Although small, we sized this bike for adult riders. Its high-rise handlebar lets you sit up and see the world while riding.
ROUND CHROMED HEADLIGHT
A motorcycle’s headlight is a huge part of defining a bike’s personality. That’s why we spent so much time styling the Monkey’s headlight. You’re going to love it!
LED HEADLIGHT
The round headlight looks retro, but its up-to-date performance provides excellent illumination and visibility.
CONVENIENCE
LOW SEAT HEIGHT
Whether flat-footing it into a parking space or just stopping for a long light, the low 30.5-inch seat and light weight make it easy to maneuver and ride. Plus it’s super comfortable too.
EASY TO PARK
Because of its small size, parking in the city is easy, and winter storage is simple. There’s always space for a Monkey!
TECHNOLOGY
LED TAILLIGHT
Forget about bulky taillights—even though it’s small and stylish, the Monkey’s bright LED lamp helps make you more visible on the road.
MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
The retro-style instrument cluster houses a modern display for the speedometer, odometer, trip meters, fuel gauge, and high/low beam indicator.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
The Monkey has a fifth gear for more comfortable cruising, thanks to a modern engine with a wider spread of gear ratios and a 37-tooth rear sprocket. The Monkey’s power plant provides peppy acceleration from low speeds. The 124cc two-valve, overhead-cam, air-cooled engine has an undersquare design, with a narrow bore and long stroke.
- True to its origins, the Monkey’s horizontal SOHC 124cc single-cylinder engine is simple, robust, and tuned to deliver useful around-town performance.
- Air-cooled, with bore and stroke of 50.0mm x 63.1mm and compression ratio of 10.0:1, fed by PGM-FI, it produces strong, enjoyable power all the way through the rev range.
- Simplifying maintenance, a replaceable oil filter is used.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
The Monkey’s steel backbone frame has been tuned for a suitable balance between rigidity and supple feel—perfect for the wide variety of conditions the machine is sure to be ridden in. Oval in cross-section, the swingarm echoes the circular design theme that runs through the bike.
- Wheelbase is 45.0 in., while rake and trail are 25°/82mm for confidence-inspiring handling.
- Wet weight is a mere 231 pounds, with a seat height of 30.5 inches.
- High-density urethane seat with 70mm cushion contributes to comfortable ride and iconic looks.
- The inverted fork is matched by dual shocks for a compliant-yet-sporty ride.
- A single 220mm front disc and a 190mm rear provide secure stopping performance and can be managed by the available IMU-based ABS.
- Fat, 12-inch block-pattern tires make for a smooth ride and are sized 120/80-12 65J front and 130/80-12 69J rear.
- Head pipe, main frame, and engine hanger plate offer optimal strength for stable handling.
STYLING
Classic Monkey styling, including curved surfaces and a trapezoid silhouette highlighting the compact length, harken back to the loveable design of the original Monkey models, putting enthusiastic smiles on the faces of riders and bystanders alike.
- Glossy 1.5-gallon fuel tank, finished in the same paint color as the frame, swingarm, and shocks, crowns the machine, and proudly wears a historic 3-D “Old Wing” design Honda logo.
- Chrome steel high-mount front and rear fenders—plus the evocatively stamped exhaust shield, circular mirrors, and high-rise handlebar—all pay homage to the original.
- Modern technology is fully present within the reincarnation of the classic look: a digital full-LCD circular meter features speedometer, odometer with two trip meters, and six-segment fuel-level indicator.
- The “wave” pattern key wears the “Old Wing” motif.
- LED lighting adds modern touch, durability, and energy efficiency to a classic design.
2025 Honda Monkey – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $4,349 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $6,256 CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
Engine Type 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 50.0mm x 63.1mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Induction Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI); 24mm throttle body
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #420 Chain; 14T/ 37T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm inverted fork; 4.3-inch travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock; 4.0-inch travel
Front Brake Single 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear Brake Single 190mm hydraulic disc
Front Tire 120/80-12
Rear Tire 130/80-12
DIMENSIONS
Rake 25.0°
Trail 3.2 inches
Wheelbase 45.0 inches
Seat Height 30.5 inches
Fuel Capacity 1.5 gallons (including 0.5-gallon reserve)
Curb Weight 231 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of
fuel—ready to ride)
Miles Per Gallon
167 MPG – *Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission
measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your
actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle,
weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider
weight, and other factors.
OTHER
Model ID MONKEY125A
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB
standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Included Unlimited-mileage, limited warranty
Optional Extended Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan
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