The 125cc motorcycle segment Is Buzzing and is one of the highly-contected segments in the Indian two-woweler market. At present, the segment is dominated by the likes of the Hero Xtreme 125R and the Tvs raider 125However, Honda, Too has no entred the space with a sporty offering. The new CB125 Hornet Will Compete Directly Against Its Sporty Entry-Level Rival, The Xtreme 125R. And of course, the raider, which also has a strong fothold in the market. Let’s break down how the three convenors stack up in performance, features, and pricing.
Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R vs TVS Raider 125: Engine Specs
Starting with the performance game, the Honda CB125 Hornet Draws Power from A 123.94 cc, single-cylinder motor that Produces 11 HP at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm of Torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5 -speed gearbox and the bike claims to do 0 to 60 kmph in just 5.4 seconds – the quickst of the three. It’s also the lightest, tipping the scales at just just 124 kg.The TVS raider, on the other hand, features a 124.8 cc motor with an output of 11.2 hp at 7,500 rpm and a segment-increasing 11.2 nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. With a kerb weight of 123 kg, it’s just a shade lighter than the hornet and clocks 0-60 kmph in 5.8 seconds. The Hero Xtreme 125R Gets A 124.7cc Engine Producting 11.4 HP at 8,250 rpm and 10.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It’s the heaviest of the lot at 136 kg and takes 5.9 seconds for the 0-60 kmph run.
Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R vs TVS RAIDER 125: Features Compared
When it comes to features, the tvs raider goes big with its 5-inch tft display, Bluetooth Connectivity, SmartxConnect Tech, and even Voice Commands. However, it skips abs. The hornet, in contrast, offers Single -channel Abs and Segment-First UsD Forks. It also comes with a 4.2-inch tft screen, Bluetooth Pairing through the Honda Roadsync App, and a Type-C Charging Port. The Hero Xtreme 125R Keeps Things Simpler with a Standard Digital Instrument Cluster, USB Charging, and Single-Channel Abs.
Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R vs TVS Raider 125: Pricing
In terms of pricing, TVS remains the most affordable, with the raider starting at Rs 87,010, ex-showroom. The Hero Xtreme 125R is priced from Rs 98,425, ex-showroom. Honda is yet to revise for the CB125 Hornet, but it will be announced on August 1, 2025, when bookings also open.