When you're the type of seemingly timeless style icon that the Honda Monkey 125 is, how do you change from year to year? If you're aiming for release in the Thai market, you might start by adding ABS (which is already present in other markets). But beyond that, you might make a few more little stylistic tweaks, just to keep things interesting.
Cub House Honda has long been keen on the concept of the inherent mischievous nature of the Monkey, and it's utilized this concept in its advertising for several years now. 2026 is no different, as the announcement of the new Monkey 125 and its updates comes with an exhortation to "Level Up Your Naughty."
But they've taken it a step further this year, as it's also reflected in the new color names as well. Take your pick between a cool matte black color scheme they're calling "Matt-Naughty Black," or a cheery "Cheeky Yellow," or possibly a "Silver-Red Mischief." The ad campaign is also a visual callback to the original Donkey Kong, though of course it maintains a healthy enough distance to make you think of the primate that started the Super Mario Bros. legacy without necessarily getting Nintendo's lawyers on the phone to inquire about licensing fees (probably, anyway).
