Honda Trail 125 vs Honda Monkey! 

It’s simple, if there’s a video with a Monkey or a Trail I’m likely to watch.

I will be 71 in August, my klr 650 is to heavy for an old guy. I got my trail 125 in February, already have 900 miles on it . It's just right to ride fire lanes and a cheap trip to town at 110 mpg.

I like your videos, and hope to see more in the future!

Excellent cross comparison of the two bikes. 👍

Thank you for your review brother! You Rock!

Dude your content is amazing. I wish you still made videos. Stay cool little buddy

Excellent review...thanks

Just remember 4200.00 dollars turns in 6700.00 after shipping n dealership fees! It's worth it! This Honda Monkey is the most popular bike in the World baby! Im not kidding!

A fun and interesting review. Thank you. I am sure it will help some people to make up their minds. I used to have a CT110 back in the 80s. It was great for going to work, shopping and trail riding, of course. Two gripes about it though. 1. The lack of a clutch lever just feels weird. Since I was used to regular bikes, I was forever grabbing empty air :-) 2. There is nowhere to grip with your knees, which again feels weird, and makes the bike wobbly in sand and mud. But other than that it is a great and very practical bike, as you said. Cheers from Canada and Merry Christmas. 🎄🛷🪆🪅🧸⛄🎅

Nice work!

Just received my Hunter Cub after 18 month wait. I think the Cub wins out for me due to big rack and the versatility, and yes, I am an old guy. and I did have a Honda 90 back in 1974….

Great video, the Monkey is a great bike but for versatility the CT125 has it beat. I use mine for my Rv.

Chapter information Introduction: 0:00 Styling: 0:37 Acceleration: 1:27 Handling: 2:28 Cool Factor: 4:37 Fun factor: 5:37 Features: 6:19 Comfort: 7:19 Quality: 8:03 Practicality: 8:24 Value: 8:46 Summary: 9:56

Great video! Thanks

I’m absolutely impressed with my 22 monkey whenever I ride it I smile so much my face hurts. Rode the CT not as impressed I’d rather have a clutch

I do food delivery on my monkey. I had to add the large luggage rack in the back to accomplish this, where as the trail comes with it. That being said I love my monkey but I wouldn’t mind having both! The only down fall I would say would be that the trail doesn’t have a clutch.

I LOVE riding tubeless tires! Plug a nail hole and back on the road in minutes. Plus, in the thorny dessert you can add sealant. BIG plus for the Monkey. I have also heard complaints of the rear tire skidding when downshifting the "automatic trans" on the Trail.

Man, what a plot twist!

Is the seat on the CT 125 inferior. Has anyone experienced with a more comfortable aftermarket seat ?? Great stuff

Thank you.

Do the two have same headlights on? Same size? Been wanting to try some of monkey125’s parts on my trail and need to know if the headlight sizes are the same

Your watch looks a little like a Casio A-1000. It's neat. I wonder what it is.

I grew up Long Beach, those houses in the background look so Long Beach.

You didn't mention the kick start that's on the CT which is why I'm going to downsize from my Suzuki DR 200 I'll never understand why Honda didn't put a kicker on all the 125's and why all the other companies seem to hate kick start especially on single cylinder cycles today, it wouldn't be like kick starting my 1000cc HD shovelhead.

Thanks for the video. Which one is quieter? Or no difference?

Well I don’t really have a choice, I just sold my larger motorcycle to down size to a 125. Can’t find a monkey within 1k miles of me 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️. This makes me feel good about settling on the CT 125

a GIRL stopped me at the market to tell me it was a CUTE bike... ( the trail 125 of course ! ) :) the only downside i have experienced so far was its easy to crash ( when you arent paying attention but thats any cycle... ) and the parts are NOT cheap if even available. the good part of that tho is you get to upgrade to better stuff !

In regards to your first point about styling I think the same could be said about the Monkey in that it is like no other motorcycle. It's a toss up imo.

Same engine but very different bikes. I love my Monkey, but I would not mind to have a CT!

🎉🎉i also wan 2 buy one and pass to my son one day

I am an old guy and put down a deposit yesterday on a 2022 monkey . it will live next to my 500 exc and 1290r

who knew the Monkey was an old guy magnet?

You didn't mention how HARD the CT125 seat is. It's the reason I sold it after 1500 miles. I'm looking at getting the Monkey now, but I'm still not enthusiastic about the 125 engine. I'd have to sell my Yamaha XT250 to get it and even though I really want one, I know the 125 engine will disappoint me (again).

I like the Trail 125c Monkey, and the Cub; but their gas tank sizes are awful. And at least make them a 150cc plus!

Honesty wins!

CT 125 all day. That rack on the back means I can carry a lot more than the Monkey. Because beer is important.

Honda missed the mark by not put a dual range transmission like the old CTs. I watch quite a few videos where the rider has to push the bike over steep roads.

Just swallowed a Fly...🤣

What is top speed of both bikes?

I like this video😊👍🛵

the trail can do alot more than you think

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these bikes arent in same category. each serves unique purpose

New Monkeys cost more than the CT125.

You keep saying "this" bike over and over and I don't know which bike you're referring to. 🤨

Plz take off milk crate.😅

Monkey is so good

Who cares about what other people think! The Monkey is simply Awesome! Best Mini bike ever!

why did the trail cost more than the monkey if the msrp is less on the trail??