Honda Monkey 125 | 6 Month 1000 Miles Owners Review

In this Episode I talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about my very own Honda monkey 125.
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[@MAYNARD927]

I bought mine in May 2023. I'm thinking of getting a full size bike for longer rides, but I will never part with my Monkey. This little bike is so much fun to run around on. I joked to a friend that if it comes to a point that I'm not able to ride anymore, I will drain the gas out of it, and park it in my living room and look at it.🤣🤣🤣

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah it definitely looks great inside the house ! I do agree that more speed is required in order for it to replace your main bike. I just wished it achieved 70 without struggle. Maybe a 200cc engine would do it, but then it wouldn’t be as accessible for people. So it’s a good balance I suppose

[@Jones-xx2gc]

My thoughts exactly. My wife would have other ideas though. Shame Honda don't do a bigger version like Suzuki did with the VanVan. Would be great and reliable.

[@JKL8]

My Monkey is in my living room during winter. 😀

[@nigel274]

Great review. Bought one a month ago...love it.

[@NickandJodie]

Right on, enjoy !

[@SurreyAlan]

Amazed you're still walking properly, I'm sure 8 stone Jodie will extract her revenge when you least expect it.

[@NickandJodie]

@@SurreyAlan lmao !! 🤣

[@keith4usa1]

Hi Nick your Videos are always confidence inspiring, remember i bought a Honda NC750X at the time of finding you, and ive watched every Bike review you have done, loved them all..I decided to come away from Motorcycles now, and im Heavily into MAXI SCOOTERS...I have a Burgman 400 now and my insurance is going to Blow you away..I pay only £98 per year...YES £98 per year thats Protecting my NCB and is Fully Comp, and includes 1 year RAC Break down service..I do most of the Servicing myself which is Really easy, and i just LOVE the CVT Engineering, no chain to oil and an incased Drive belt, is only changed every 12.500 miles or just over...Now i LOVE the Monkey Bike, and yes they are comfy, but its a tad small for me , but they look so much fun, and you clearly are having so much fun..Safe riding both you and Jodie....

[@NickandJodie]

Thanks Keith I’ll never forget your good interactions with comments on my review videos, you’ve been great. I have been looking at the forza 350 but can’t get a demo on one at my local dealer ! I’m interested in higher capacity scooters because of great wind/weather protection, ease of use and good top speed for highways. I’ll keep looking see if I can try one, any other maxi scooters would you consider ?

[@keith4usa1]

@@NickandJodie Well to be Honest Nick, my Dream Maxi scooter is the TMAX But for 100cc more than my Burgman and a £14,000 proce Tag they can keep it..I have been watching Various Burgman videos and those things are used all over Touring Europe and America, and i will NEVER part with mine, ive had the brand new 2020 model, but now have a 2014 (Look up that shape) ok its older but higher BHP and its popular for going all over europe and the USA....At present my two sensible favs are the Forza 350 and the Burgman 400 (either older or new model) Check out some KZbin Owners and Trust me it scores High..Let me know Nick...

[@NickandJodie]

@keith4usa1 cheers bud I’ll look into this !

[@1990-t1j]

I like underpowered vehicles, having owned two Citroen 2CVs and one Citroen Dyane. I am an experienced motorcyclist of aound 275,000 miles - bikes of all sizes and power - and fancy a Suzuki VanVan 200 to replace my KTM 390 Duke up here in the far north of Thailand. If I can't find one it will be a Monkey. My big bike is a Yamaha SCR950. Very good review, even if I hate the screen.

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah they lower capacity bikes are fun and nimble. The only downside on this monkey is the insurance is stupidly high !

[@1990-t1j]

@@NickandJodie The insurance is low in Thailand, where I am. But you don't get theft insurance. It's third party only. I suppose it's the fact they are so easy to steal which has meant UK insurance premiums are so high.

[@willgarrod9907]

I got a 125 (Benelli TNT) in December but by April I upgraded to a new 390. 125s are a laugh and cheap to run but most experienced riders will get fed up soon if it’s your only bike. Great video by the way.

[@NickandJodie]

Is that your only bike now Will ?

[@willgarrod9907]

@@NickandJodie yes for the road but we have 3 racing SuperMoto pitbikes for FAB and BMB as well as the Ninja 300 Team Green Junior cup bike.

[@simonschwoebel6047]

The monkey is such a lovely bike its so nice and fun as its so small and just such a lovely bike

[@NickandJodie]

It really is

[@ohwell2790]

Bought my Monkey in June 2023. Have added a T-Rex racing wind shiel, rear rack and center stand. Also the $120 Man in the box rear shocks and mirror extenders to put them further out. I like my bikes quite but would like to find a low exhaust as quite as the stock one. Regularly get between 114-140 miles per gallon.

[@NickandJodie]

Good job, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Henjoseph]

Another great episode thanks Nick. I too have a Monkey same colour and love it. You mentioned a battery change on the other Monkey. Any recommendations? Mines flat after couple of days. Motobatt one not that old, few months. Loved this review thanks

[@NickandJodie]

@@Henjoseph hi bud, the battery we purchased was literally a 25 pound one off eBay lol. It’s been great so far. Cheers for the comment and follow

[@Henjoseph]

​@@NickandJodiesame here😂

[@TINGVELL]

must admit this reveiw is spot on

[@NickandJodie]

Cheers bud

[@Finn-pe7uj]

What is your helmet? Looks great

[@NickandJodie]

Scorpion EXO HX-1

[@waynesmith537]

Great video I’ve got a red one I bought new last year very pleased with it done some mods termignoni decat exhaust sounds about the same as that scorpion changed the rear shocks to yss as the stock ones a bit soft a lot better now also changed front and rear sprockets stronger chain k&n airfilter had it up to 70 on dual carriageway but was getting a wind buffeting I like the headlight screen on yours where did you get it all the best.

[@NickandJodie]

Nice one thanks for sharing. Check out the description there is links to all my mods

[@Jones-xx2gc]

I would like one of these, they look great. Just a bit to big for my motorhome though. Have to make do with a skyteam Monkey at the moment unless I can get folding bars for it. I can only get third party insurance on it as well.

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah the downside is the insurance price ! Not seen any folding bars, you may be able to buy custom bars that are shorter

[@MartyrDK]

Thanks a lot. I just bought a red one 😀. Any chance you could make a short video how to adjust the height of the break pedal and gear lever. Thanks in advance.

[@NickandJodie]

Sure thing!

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

I remember what my father said He said, "Son, life is simple" It's either cherry red or Midnight blue, oh, oh Midnight blue, oh, oh

[@brentcollins9727]

I love that fairing

[@NickandJodie]

Thanks !

[@conniewaite1371]

Just saw you and subscribed.the back side rack,maybe you could use it with a Jerry can of gas?

[@NickandJodie]

Thank you for the sub, and what great suggestion cheers

[@anthonyr89FXR]

@nicksepisode what is that gauge thing on the right near the clutch

[@NickandJodie]

Control for the headed grips :)

[@jonesthestone]

I got 177 miles on a full tank on my 4 speed monkey, i'm 15 stone,

[@NickandJodie]

Nice one

[@peterbrophy9442]

Pretty much how I feel about my 2022. For rear rack I bought the T-Rex Racing Honda Monkey Luggage Rack with integrated Lock Tool box. Quicker access to basic tools. Only other mode I'm looking forward is upgrading the suspension - Which I assume you will be doing in short time as I too am a bigger boy at 230+ pounds...so I'm curious to which choice you will make when the times comes to upgrade yours?

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah shocks are next on the list ! I’ll choose these wisely, stay tuned !

[@peterbrophy9442]

@@NickandJodie 10-4 > The 🔔 notification is turned on to your channel!

[@NickandJodie]

@@peterbrophy9442 thank you that means a lot ! You are legendary

[@conniewaite1371]

Where did you find d theracingrack,I have been trying to find it

[@peterbrophy9442]

@@conniewaite1371 fits up to 2024 models

[@brentcollins9727]

I love that fairing!!!

[@brentcollins9727]

lol! I see that I said the same thing two months ago! Haha! I hope you’re still enjoying that awesome bike.

[@NickandJodie]

@@brentcollins9727 welcome back !

[@sandwaves5642]

We haven't seen you on a Guzzi yet ! Do you have a conflict with a dealer, or - there's no dealer around ?

[@NickandJodie]

@@sandwaves5642 no dealer around here

[@goofy869]

Hi i have the black luggage rack on my bike and takegawa make a bag especially for it, and it has a goretex rain cover with the bag too

[@NickandJodie]

Hi, where did you get that ?

[@goofy869]

Bens bike racing or webike, called sp takegawa touring bag S

[@joh8379]

It's waaaay to expensive for what it is. The Chinese had them for 1500 £ on the last motorcycle fair, of course they weren't from honda but it shows you to what price point they can be build.

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah you’re not wrong. They are expensive

[@rideorcry-1990]

You said the valve have to be fixed every 4k miles?

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah it’s a simple job, check out my other videos I’ve made a tutorial

[@rideorcry-1990]

@@NickandJodie thanks i did oil spinner and oil filter but i havent done that and my bike is 5k miles now lol so the job is just to clean or to replace?

[@simontheakston1799]

Hi Nick, I'm 6'2'' - do you reckon I'd be too tall for the bike

[@NickandJodie]

I think you may be a little cramped for it. I’d suggest sitting on one and see how it feels

[@mariokuppers5686]

OK we coun´t it as regular Oilchange an not an New Bike if you purchase the Red one this Winter and sell the black one. I think thats an fair deal. But that counts only for the Monkey. If you buy an blue Dax or Grom than it´s an new bike

[@NickandJodie]

Hmm Dax 🤔

[@NABFIVE]

diabled want on dont know if can ride???

[@NickandJodie]

Pardon sir

[@arrkaye]

If you can ride a motorcycle, you can probably ride this. Fixed: " Disabled, want one, don't know if I can ride this?"

[@sandwaves5642]

A handy little ...... Great to ride to work.... P it inside the office ! - safer that the rechargeable ones - batteries on those can blow up, any time ! ☝☝😆

[@NickandJodie]

Yeah dangerous things those electric ones

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Aliexpress sell the bags for that rack dirt cheap.

[@NickandJodie]

Oh really I’ll have a look thanks

[@roy9161]

Why is a Motorcycle is a high theft in UK??? Why does everyone steals a motorcycle in UK?? Like any other countries don't even bother. There's some here in USA but not that much though like very slim to none

[@NickandJodie]

many reasons why, something that wont be fit for KZbin if I go into detail, the bottom line it makes my piss boil

[@TINGVELL]

engine is small

[@NickandJodie]

Good for a lawnmower

[@davidpalk5010]

Clown bike.

[@NickandJodie]

Clowns bring joy

[@davidpalk5010]

@@NickandJodie Agreed. I actually want a Monkey!