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Honda CB 125 Hornet specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 124cc engine makes 10.99 bhp and 11.2 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 124 kg that is 89 bhp per tonne, 66th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 123.9 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder
- Power
- 11.0 bhp
- Torque
- 11.2 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 55 kmpl
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 100 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 124 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 796 mm
- Ground clearance
- 166 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Length
- 2015 mm
- Width
- 783 mm
- Height
- 1087 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 240 mm
- Rear brake
- Drum, 130 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside down Fork (USD)
- Rear suspension
- 5-step Adjustable Mono-Shock Absorber
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 80/100-17
- Rear tyre
- 110/80-17
Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The CB 125 Hornet weighs 124 kg with fluids, has an 796 mm seat, 166 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1330 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 648 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 80/100-17 front and 110/80-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Xtreme 160R, Xtreme 125R and Pulsar N160
Against Xtreme 160R, Xtreme 125R or Pulsar N160, it gets usd front forks, colour tft console and turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: hazard lamps, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the CB 125 Hornet has
- USD front forks
- Colour TFT console
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Rivals have, it lacks
- Hazard lamps
Colours
- Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red
- Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic
- Pearl Igneous Black
- Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow
CB 125 Hornet specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the CB 125 Hornet?
- It uses a 124cc engine producing 10.99 bhp and 11.2 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the CB 125 Hornet suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 796 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the CB 125 Hornet have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the CB 125 Hornet have?
- 16 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
CB 125 Hornet from
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