Honda Monkey 125 vs Honda Dream 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Monkey 125
Honda Dream 50
Horsepower (hp)
9.4 hp
2.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
2.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
80 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
68 kg
Type
Mini
Mini
Horsepower
9.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~2.6 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~2.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
~80 km/h
Weight
107 kg (curb weight)
~68 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L
~1.5 L/100km or ~67 km/L (estimated 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 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