Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CB 125 Hornet and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,510 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R
The Xtreme 160R starts ₹5,510 lower (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,15,312), about ₹180 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet claims 55 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,650 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 106 against 89 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet gets usd front forks, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet is 15.5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (796 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the CB 125 Hornet.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CB 125 Hornet if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is mileage-focused riders
Buy the Xtreme 160R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is budget-conscious 160cc buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CB 125 Hornet | Xtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹1,09,802 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,31,600 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,316 | ₹6,192 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,50,076 | ₹2,60,602 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCB 125 Hornet | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹1,09,802 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,660 | ₹3,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 11.0 bhp | 14.8 bhp |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 107 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 124 kg | 139.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 796 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 166 mm | 167 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1327 mm |
| Length | 2015 mm | 2029 mm |
| Width | 783 mm | 793 mm |
| Height | 1087 mm | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down Fork (USD) | Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush |
| Rear suspension | 5-step Adjustable Mono-Shock Absorber | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 130/70-R17 |
CB 125 Hornet vs Xtreme 160R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CB 125 Hornet or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹5,510 at the base variant (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,15,312 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CB 125 Hornet or the Xtreme 160R?
- The CB 125 Hornet claims 55 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CB 125 Hornet and Xtreme 160R in Delhi?
- About ₹2,600: roughly ₹1,31,600 for the CB 125 Hornet and ₹1,29,000 for the Xtreme 160R, 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 ₹2,60,602 for the Xtreme 160R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CB 125 Hornet comes out ₹10,526 ahead.
