Tvs Xl 100 vs Honda Monkey 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Tvs Xl 100 vs Honda Monkey 125. Tvs Xl 100: Approximately 4.3 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data) hp, Approximately 89–96 kg (curb weight; varies by variant) weight, top speed Approximately 60–65 km/h (estimated; governed for moped use), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Tvs Xl 100
Honda Monkey 125
Horsepower (hp)
4.3 hp
9.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
5.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
60 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
89 kg
107 kg
Type
Mini
Mini
Horsepower
Approximately 4.3 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data)
9.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 5.5 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (note: best estimate; exact figure varies by variant)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 60–65 km/h (estimated; governed for moped use)
95 km/h
Weight
Approximately 89–96 kg (curb weight; varies by variant)
107 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 60–70 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: official claim is around 69 km/L)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Tvs Xl 100
6.5/10
"The ultimate no-nonsense urban workhorse for budget-conscious practical riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Incredibly cheap parts availability
+Strong load-carrying ability
Cons
−Miserable above 60kmh
−Weak wet-weather braking
−Heavy vibration at speed
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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