2024 HONDA CB125F vs Honda MSX125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda MSX125 76.1 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.9 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 10 hp (Honda MSX125) up to 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 11.1 Nm (Honda MSX125).
- Weight spans 103 kg (Honda MSX125) to 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB125F | Honda MSX125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB125F | Honda MSX125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 11hp | 10hp |
| Torque | 11nm. | 11.1nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 116kg | 103kg |
| Front brake | Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. | Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum brake | Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 76.1cm |
| Front tyre | 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P | 120/70R12 51L |
| Rear tyre | 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P | 130/70R12 56L |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | 30 mm telescopic | USD Front Forks, 31mm |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. | Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 95km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 1.4 L/100km | 5.5 L – 1.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3149 | $3899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 HONDA CB125F vs 2023 Honda MSX125: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB125F and 2023 Honda MSX125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CB125F has the higher listed top speed, and the MSX125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB125F and MSX125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
CB125F and MSX125 have very similar peak power (11 hp vs 10 hp).
Torque
CB125F and MSX125 have very similar listed torque (11 Nm vs 11.1 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB125F has a clear listed top-speed advantage (110 km/h vs 95 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MSX125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (103 kg vs 116 kg). MSX125 has a lower listed seat height (76.1 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB125F vs Honda MSX125?
HONDA CB125F is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph) vs 95 km/h (59 mph) for Honda MSX125.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB125F or Honda MSX125?
HONDA CB125F has 11 hp compared with 10 hp on the Honda MSX125.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB125F or Honda MSX125?
Honda MSX125 is lighter at 103 kg vs 116 kg for HONDA CB125F.
Which is better, HONDA CB125F or Honda MSX125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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