Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CB 125 Hornet and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Xtreme 125R undercuts the CB 125 Hornet by ₹22,471, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
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 125R
The Xtreme 125R starts ₹22,471 lower (₹92,841 against ₹1,15,312), about ₹720 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xtreme 125R
Xtreme 125R claims 66 kmpl against 55 kmpl. That is roughly ₹587 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet has the better power-to-weight ratio: 89 against 84 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet adds single-channel abs that the Xtreme 125R does not have on any variant.
City manners
CB 125 Hornet
CB 125 Hornet is 12 kg lighter and taller in the seat (796 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xtreme 125R
Xtreme 125R 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
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- 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 125R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is riders wanting 125cc performance
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CB 125 Hornet | Xtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹92,841 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,31,600 | ₹1,06,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹82,160 | ₹79,225 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,316 | ₹5,132 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,50,076 | ₹2,08,757 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCB 125 Hornet | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,15,312 | ₹92,841 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,660 | ₹2,940 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 11.0 bhp | 11.4 bhp |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 55 kmpl | 66 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 124 kg | 136 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 796 mm | 794 mm |
| Ground clearance | 166 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1319 mm |
| Length | 2015 mm | 2009 mm |
| Width | 783 mm | 793 mm |
| Height | 1087 mm | 1051 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Upside down Fork (USD) | Dia. 37 Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | 5-step Adjustable Mono-Shock Absorber | Rectangular Swingarm with 7 Step Preload Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | 90/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-17 | 120/80-17 |
CB 125 Hornet vs Xtreme 125R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CB 125 Hornet or the Xtreme 125R?
- The Xtreme 125R is cheaper by ₹22,471 at the base variant (₹92,841 against ₹1,15,312 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CB 125 Hornet or the Xtreme 125R?
- The Xtreme 125R claims 66 kmpl against 55 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CB 125 Hornet and Xtreme 125R in Delhi?
- About ₹24,700: roughly ₹1,31,600 for the CB 125 Hornet and ₹1,06,900 for the Xtreme 125R, 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 ₹2,08,757 for the Xtreme 125R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xtreme 125R comes out ₹41,319 ahead.
