Honda Monkey 50 vs KTM 50 SX Junior (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Monkey 50stacks up against the KTM 50 SX Junior. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Monkey 50KTM 50 SX Junior
Model year20112009
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight38 kg
Seat height26 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-8 / 3.50-8 2.5-10 / 2.75-10

Honda Monkey 50 vs KTM 50 SX Junior — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Monkey 50 and the KTM 50 SX Junior usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Monkey 50 brings 4 hp, while the KTM 50 SX Junior counters with its own power figure at 38 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: