Honda Monkey 125 vs Honda C125 Super Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Monkey 125 vs Honda C125 Super Cub. 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. Honda C125 Super Cub: 8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Monkey 125
Honda C125 Super Cub
Horsepower (hp)
9.4 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
107 kg
Type
Mini
Commuter
Horsepower
9.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm
8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
10.6 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
~95 km/h
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L
Approximately 1.7 L/100km or ~59 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda C125 Super Cub
8.5/10
"The cleverest small bike Honda makes — buy one without hesitation."
Pros
+Near-bulletproof Honda reliability
+Extraordinary fuel economy
+Holds resale value brilliantly
Cons
−Bodywork scratches absurdly easily
−Minimal wind protection above 50mph
−Resale prices stay stubbornly high
Top 10 Accessories
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