Honda MSX 125 2018 vs. Honda CB125R 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

Overview - Honda MSX 125 2018 vs Honda CB125R 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

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Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2018 compared to Honda CB125R 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda MSX 125 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52.4 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.9 mm	Stroke	57.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	10 HP	Engine power	13.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	10.9 Nm	Torque	10 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.3	Compression Ratio	11
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	12 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	12 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,760 mm	Length	2,015 mm
Width	Width	755 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,010 mm	Height	1,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,200 mm	Wheelbase	1,345 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	816 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB125R 2018

If you prefer a retro look in the 125cc class, the Honda CB125R is exactly the right bike. Not only does it look very grown-up, the components installed are also of very high quality, as is typical of Honda. Even though the engine only produces 13.3 hp, the CB125R compensates well for the missing 1.7 hp with its ready-to-ride weight of only 126 kg. On the chassis and braking system side, the Honda is clearly ahead of the competition and is reminiscent of much more powerful motorbikes in the naked bike class.

good responsiveness

powerful brakes

sporty chassis

high-quality workmanship

low weight

Limited seating position

could have more power