Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R: Specs Compared
Honda and Hero are selling new 125cc motorcycles in India, designed for people who want a stylish bike for everyday use.
The Honda CB125 Hornet has a 123.94cc engine, while the Hero Xtreme 125R has a slightly bigger 124.7cc engine.
Both have cool features like LED lights and Bluetooth.
The Honda has special front forks and a fancy digital screen, while the Hero has a safety feature called ABS.
The Hero bike costs ₹98,000, and the Honda is expected to be around the same price.
These bikes are made to be fuel-efficient and easy to ride.
Honda launched the CB125 Hornet in India, competing with the Hero Xtreme 125R in the 125cc commuter bike market.
The Honda CB125 Hornet has a 123.94cc engine producing 11 bhp, while the Hero Xtreme 125R has a 124.7cc engine with 11.24 bhp.
Both bikes have full-LED lighting and Bluetooth-enabled digital displays, but the Honda uses a 4.2-inch TFT display.
The CB125 Hornet features segment-first golden USD front forks, while the Hero Xtreme 125R uses conventional telescopic forks.
The Hero Xtreme 125R starts at ₹98,000; Honda's CB125 Hornet price is expected to be in the same range.
- Who
- Honda and Hero.
- What
- Comparison of Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Xtreme 125R motorcycles.
- When
- Prices are expected on August 1st.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To provide consumers with information about the specifications and features of the Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Xtreme 125R.
Honda CB125 Hornet
Hero Xtreme 125R
Features
Honda CB125 Hornet
Full-LED lighting, a stylish twin-LED headlamp with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity via Honda RoadSync, USB Type-C charging, an engine stop switch, and a side-stand engine cut-off, segment-first golden USD front forks and a 5-step adjustable mono-shock.
Hero Xtreme 125R
The Hero Xtreme 125R offers a Bluetooth-enabled digital display but uses a simpler digital cluster compared to Honda’s TFT unit and 37mm conventional telescopic forks
- Honda CB125 Hornet Engine
- 123.94cc, single-cylinder
- Honda CB125 Hornet Power
- 11 bhp at 7,500 rpm
- Hero Xtreme 125R Engine
- 124.7cc
- Hero Xtreme 125R Power
- 11.24 bhp at 8,250 rpm
- Hero Xtreme 125R Price
- ₹98,000 (ex-showroom)
- Honda CB125 Hornet display
- 4.2-inch TFT display
- Hero Xtreme 125R Feature
- single-channel ABS