Honda Dream 50 vs Honda Monkey 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Dream 50 vs Honda Monkey 125. Honda Dream 50: ~2.6 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, ~68 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~80 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Monkey 125: 9.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Dream 50
Honda Monkey 125
Horsepower (hp)
2.6 hp
9.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
2.6 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
68 kg
107 kg
Type
Mini
Mini
Horsepower
~2.6 hp @ 9,500 rpm
9.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
~2.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~80 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
~68 kg (wet/curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~1.5 L/100km or ~67 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Dream 50
7.5/10
"A gorgeous investment piece that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Stunning timeless styling
+Bulletproof OHC engine
+Strong resale value
Cons
−Reproduction parts flood market
−Prices dangerously inflated now
−45mph absolute performance ceiling
Honda Monkey 125
8.0/10
"The most fun you'll have for under four grand."
Pros
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly capable suspension
Cons
−Motorway completely out of question
−Holds value too well
−Tall riders look ridiculous
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