The Honda CB125 Hornet enters a rather competitive segment – the sporty commuter segment – that has been recently created by the TVS Raider. That was later joined by the Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar N125, nudging the Japanese to take notice. Here are a few things to know before you zero-in on the Honda CB125 Hornet.
1. What is the peak output of the CB125 Hornet?
Fundamentally, the CB125 Hornet draws power from the same 123.94cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that propels the SP 125 and Shine 125. However, in this guise, the motor has been retuned for a more spirited performance, producing 11.1hp and 11.2Nm — modest gains of approximately 0.3hp and 0.2Nm. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox.
2. What is the tyre size of the CB125 Hornet?
The bike rolls on 17-inch wheels fitted with 80/100-17 tyres up front and 110/80-17 at the rear.
3. Does the Honda CB125 Hornet get a TFT-screen?
The CB125 Hornet shares its 4.2-inch TFT display with the Hornet 2.0, and it comes with Bluetooth connectivity through Honda’s RoadSync app. This enables features such as music playback info, call and message notifications, and turn-by-turn navigation.
4. What makes the CB125 Hornet stand out from the rest of its competition?
The CB125 Hornet’s USP is the golden USD fork that it has borrowed from the larger Hornet 2.0, which is a segment-first feature and makes the bike look larger than it is.
5. What are the colours available with the Honda CB125 Hornet?
Available in Red, Fluorescent Yellow, Blue and Black, the Hornet 125 gets colour-matched alloy wheels for added flair.
6. What is the price of the Honda CB125 Hornet after GST revision?
The Honda CB125 Hornet was launched at a price of Rs 1.12 lakh and is available in a single variant. After GST 2.0, its price has dropped to Rs 1.03 lakh.
