Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda SP 125

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Honda SP 125 price starts at Rs. 89,279, which is Rs. 26,206 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the CB125 Hornet offers a claimed 48 kmpl, while the SP125 delivers 63 kmpl. On the performance front, the CB125 Hornet uses a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm and the SP125 a 123.94cc engine producing 10.87 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the CB125 Hornet and SP125, the SP125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the CB125 Hornet stands out for performance.

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CB125 Hornet vs SP125 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB125 HornetHonda SP 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.15 LakhRs. 89,279
Mileage 48 kmpl63 kmpl
Engine 123.94 cc123.94 cc
Max power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm10.87 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 124 Kg116 Kg

CB125 Hornet vs SP125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB125 Hornet STDHonda SP125 STD
Rating
5 reviews
391 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 89,279 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm 10.87 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Honda SP125 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch Rear :-18 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,572 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance Rs. 6,513 SP125 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
100 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
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
10.87 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
10.9 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
50 mm
Stroke
63.121 mm
63.1 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
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

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

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

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Tyre Size
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-100/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch Rear :-18 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
796 mm
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
170 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.76 L
Seat Length
Not Available
678 mm
Length*Width*Height
2015*783*1087 mm3
2027*785*1091 mm3
Wheelbase
1330 mm
1285 mm
Length
2015 mm
2027 mm
Ground Clearance
166 mm
160 mm
Height
1087 mm
1091 mm
Width
783 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
11 L
Kerb Weight
124 Kg
116 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
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
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
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
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Honda RoadSync, Silent Start with ACG, Eco Indicator
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
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
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
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 SP 125
  • Comes with a new 4.2-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity
  • Features sharper looks and gets an updated LED headlight
  • The new idling stop system is claimed to increase the mileage
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake
Honda SP 125
  • The updated engine produces the same output at 10.8PS and 10.9Nm
  • A bit costlier in comparison to its rivals
  • Rear suspension is a bit stiff

Is Honda CB125 Hornet Better Than Honda SP125?

63% users have chosen Honda CB125 Hornet over Honda SP125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 626 users have also rated Honda CB125 Hornet and Honda SP125 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 SP125 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 SP125
Mileage 5.0 4.6
Performance 5.0 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 5.0 4.3
Safety 1.3 0.8
Features 3.3 3.6
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Honda CB125 Hornet Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SP 125 STD variant AND SP125 DLX variant
  • The Honda SP125 STD and DLX share the same 123.94 cc engine with 10.87 PS power and 10.9 Nm torque, offering around 63 kmpl mileage. The STD variant comes with drum brakes on both wheels and basic features like a digital console and LED lights, while the DLX adds a front disc brake and Bluetooth connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app. Both have similar dimensions and a 3-year/42,000 km warranty. The STD is priced at ₹85,564 and the DLX at ₹93,152 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi). The DLX is ideal for those seeking advanced features, whereas the STD is a more budget-friendly option.

Honda CB125 Hornet Vs Honda SP125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda SP125?
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 SP 125 is better on the grounds of features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda SP125?
The Honda SP 125 is cheaper than Honda CB125 Hornet by ₹26,206.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB125 Hornet vs Honda SP125?
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, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of SP125 produces 10.87 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 10.9 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB125 Hornet has better performance.

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