Honda CB125R 2025 vs. Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB125R 2025

Honda CB125R 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

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Technical Specifications Honda CB125R 2025 compared to Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB125R 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025
Honda CB125R 2025
Honda CB125R 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025
Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore57.3 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke48.4 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio10.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake24.2 degreeRake25.5 degree
TrailTrail90.19 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter296 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandNissinBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,015 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,055 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,345 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height816 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)130 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10.1 lFuel Tank Capacity17.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA2
RangeRange459 kmRange488 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions50 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions80 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption2.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB125R 2025

Honda CB125R 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

Honda CB500 Hornet 2025

The Honda CB500 Hornet proves to be a mature and well-balanced naked bike that is an excellent choice in the A2 class.

Smooth but really sufficient engine power

good revvvy even at low engine speeds

precise and smooth clutch and gearstick

vibration-free riding performance

stable and pleasant chassis damping

excellent turning-in behaviour

powerful brakes with double disk front brakes

high build quality

clear and informative display

good handling and agility, user-friendly electronic Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

comfortable seating position

good balance between riding pleasure and safety.

higher weight compared to some competitors could be annoying for very light riders

suspension can be overloaded with a sporty riding style or higher rider weight

possibly less comfortable for taller riders

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB125R vs Honda CB500 Hornet

Price Honda CB125R

Model year
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Price Honda CB500 Hornet

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