Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CB 125 Hornet and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹84,687 more than the CB 125 Hornet, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 73% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CB 125 Hornet and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
CB 125 Hornet
The CB 125 Hornet starts ₹84,687 lower (₹1,15,312 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,680 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds rear disc brake that the CB 125 Hornet does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets projector headlamp, ride modes, keyless start and fast charging and 6 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CB 125 Hornet if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is mileage-focused riders
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CB 125 Hornet | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,31,600 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,316 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,50,076 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCB 125 Hornet | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,660 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder | — |
| Power | 11.0 bhp | — |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 154 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 | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down Fork (USD) | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | 5-step Adjustable Mono-Shock Absorber | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | — |
CB 125 Hornet vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CB 125 Hornet or the Roadster Pro?
- The CB 125 Hornet is cheaper by ₹84,687 at the base variant (₹1,15,312 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the CB 125 Hornet and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹85,900: roughly ₹1,31,600 for the CB 125 Hornet and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,50,076 for the CB 125 Hornet and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹1,906 ahead.
