Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs. 1.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 34,113 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Hornet 2.0, priced at Rs. 1.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the CB125 Hornet offers a claimed 48 kmpl, while the Hornet 2.0 delivers 57.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the CB125 Hornet uses a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Hornet 2.0 a 184.40cc engine producing 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB125 Hornet and Hornet 2.0, the CB125 Hornet is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Hornet 2.0 stands out for mileage and performance.

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CB125 Hornet vs Hornet 2.0 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB125 HornetHonda Hornet 2.0
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.15 LakhRs. 1.50 Lakh
Mileage 48 kmpl57.35 kmpl
Engine 123.94 cc184.40 cc
Max power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 124 Kg142 Kg

CB125 Hornet vs Hornet 2.0 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB125 Hornet STDHonda Hornet 2.0 STD
Rating
5 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Honda Hornet 2.0 Colors
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 Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,310 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,744 CB125 Hornet Insurance Rs. 11,206 Hornet 2.0 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
123.94 cc
184.40 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
61 mm
Stroke
63.121 mm
63.096 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chian Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
48 Kmpl
57.35 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
12.91s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
17.04m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
57.35 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
55.77 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
30.05m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
50.62m
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
5.23s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
7.08s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Tyre Size
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
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
796 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2015*783*1087 mm3
2034*783*1064 mm3
Wheelbase
1330 mm
1356 mm
Length
2015 mm
2034 mm
Ground Clearance
166 mm
168 mm
Height
1087 mm
1064 mm
Width
783 mm
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
124 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
276 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Diamond Type
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Honda RoadSync, Range Indicator, Weather Updates, Manage Messages Via Voice Commands, Seat Length - 590 mm, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years or 42,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
42000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Honda Hornet 2.0
  • Looks very aggressive and sporty
  • Comes with a TFT display with switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake
Honda Hornet 2.0
  • Makes less power when compared to its rivals
  • Priced higher than its competitors

Is Honda CB125 Hornet Better Than Honda Hornet 2.0?

77% users have chosen Honda CB125 Hornet over Honda Hornet 2.0 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 104 users have also rated Honda CB125 Hornet and Honda Hornet 2.0 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 Honda Hornet 2.0 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 Hornet 2.0
Mileage 5.0 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.3
Comfort 4.7 3.7
Maintenance 5.0 4.0
Safety 1.3 0.3
Features 3.3 3.7
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Honda CB125 Hornet Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is better Hornet 2.0 & CB 300f. Mostly I have city commute and my priorities are performance and comfortable journey for rider as well as pillion. Which one should I go ?
  • The Honda CB300F offers better performance with its 293.52cc engine, while the Hornet 2.0 is more fuel-efficient with 42.3 kmpl mileage. If you prioritize power and a smooth ride, the CB300F is ideal, but for cost-effective city commuting, the Hornet 2.0 is a great choice. We recommend a test ride to find the best fit for your comfort needs. https://www.zigwheels.com/bike-comparison/honda-cb300f-vs-honda-hornet-20

Honda CB125 Hornet Vs Honda Hornet 2.0 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Hornet 2.0?
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 Honda Hornet 2.0 is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Hornet 2.0?
The Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper than Honda Hornet 2.0 by ₹34,113.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda Hornet 2.0?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 184.40 cc Petrol engine of Hornet 2.0 produces 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB125 Hornet has better performance.

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