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CB125 Hornet vs W175

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Honda

CB125 Hornet

Ex-showroom price From ₹1.15 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Kawasaki

W175

Ex-showroom price From ₹1.21 lakh ex-showroom

Specifications side by side

Spec
CB125 Hornet
W175
Overview
Type
Naked/streetfighter
Naked/streetfighter
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
1
Colours
Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic
Metallic Ocean Blue
Warranty
3 years / 42,000 km (whichever is earlier)
3 years / 36,000 km (purchases after 1 April 2024)
Engine and performance
Engine displacement
123.94 cc
177 cc
Cylinders
—
1
Cooling
—
Air-cooled
Max power
11.1 PS
13 PS
Power (as stated)
8.2 kW @7500 rpm
9.6 kW {13 PS} / 7,500 rpm
Max power converted from kW or hp
Yes
—
Max torque
11.2 Nm
13.2 Nm
Transmission
5-speed
5-speed
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
124 kg
135 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
124 kg
135 kg
Seat height
—
790 mm
Ground clearance
166 mm
165 mm
Fuel tank
12 litres
12 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
1-CH ABS
Single-channel ABS (front disc)
Front brake
Disc 240 mm
Hydraulic disc Ø270 mm
Rear brake
Drum 130 mm
Mechanical drum
Tyres
Tubeless
—
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹1,15,485
₹1,21,000
Ex-showroom price city
Delhi
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Pros and cons

CB125 Hornet

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 124 kg, lighter than 97% of the 43 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Less powerful than 98% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (11.1 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 94% of the 67 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (11.2 Nm)

W175

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 135 kg, lighter than 90% of the 43 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 790 mm seat height, lower than 77% of the 54 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Less powerful than 91% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (13 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 91% of the 67 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (13.2 Nm)
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