Hero Xtreme 125R vs Honda CB125 Hornet

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs. 91,500, which is Rs. 23,985 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Xtreme 125R offers a claimed 66 kmpl, while the CB125 Hornet delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Xtreme 125R uses a 124.7cc engine producing 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm and the CB125 Hornet a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Xtreme 125R and CB125 Hornet, the Xtreme 125R is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the CB125 Hornet stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Xtreme 125R vs CB125 Hornet Comparison Summary

Specification Hero Xtreme 125RHonda CB125 Hornet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 91,500Rs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage 66 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 124.7 cc123.94 cc
Max power 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 136 Kg124 Kg

Xtreme 125R vs CB125 Hornet Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Xtreme 125R IBSHonda CB125 Hornet STD
Rating
256 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Hero Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 91,500 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Braking Type Integrated Braking System Not Available
Mileage (ARAI) 66 Kmpl 48 kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,636 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,916 Xtreme 125R Insurance Rs. 6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
95 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
52.4 mm
50 mm
Stroke
57.8 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chian Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Integrated Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
48 Kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
66 Kmpl
48 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
Not Available
Overall (KPL)
66 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Dia. 37 mm Conventional Fork
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Monoshock

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
794 mm
796 mm
Length*Width*Height
2009*793*1051 mm3
2015*783*1087 mm3
Wheelbase
1319 mm
1330 mm
Length
2009 mm
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
166 mm
Height
1051 mm
1087 mm
Width
793 mm
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
136 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 4AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Diamond
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms/60 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
3500 Kms/160 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
6500 Kms/260 Days
Not Available
4th Service
9500 Kms
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 70,000 Km
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
70000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Tractable motor
  • Riding in high gears at slow speeds is easy
  • Engine refinement
  • Optional ABS really adds to safety
  • Nimble handling will make city riding a breeze
  • Looks quite striking - stands apart from the crowd
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • The bike gets a TFT console with connected features
  • Comes with all LED lights and a USB charging port
  • Gets golden-coloured USD fork
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Front-end can feel a bit vague while cornering
  • Digital instrument cluster is a bit small and can be difficult to read
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake

Is Honda CB125 Hornet Better Than Hero Xtreme 125R?

56% users have chosen Honda CB125 Hornet over Hero Xtreme 125R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 384 users have also rated Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Xtreme 125R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda CB125 Hornet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 125R is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor CB125 Hornet Xtreme 125R
Mileage 5.0 4.7
Performance 5.0 4.6
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 5.0 4.4
Safety 1.3 0.7
Features 3.3 4.0
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Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
As per the users experiences Hero Xtreme 125R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda CB125 Hornet is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
The Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper than Honda CB125 Hornet by ₹23,985.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
For the IBS version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 125R produces 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of CB125 Hornet produces 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hero Xtreme 125R has better performance.

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