2024 Honda CB125R vs Honda Dax 125
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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 CB125R 81.6 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda Dax 125 77.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.1 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 9.2 hp (Honda Dax 125) up to 15 hp (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Torque spans 10.8 Nm (Honda Dax 125) up to 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Weight spans 107 kg (Honda Dax 125) to 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda CB125R | Honda Dax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda CB125R | Honda Dax 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 11.6nm. | 10.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 130kg | 107kg |
| Front brake | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.6cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17M/C 54H | 120/70-12M/C 51L |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17M/C 66H | 130/70-12M/C 56L |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Telescopic 31mm USD fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Single-damper | Twin shock, 120mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 90km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km | 3.8 L – 1.5 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4699 | $3799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
ABS System : Single Channel ABS Wheels Front and Rear : 5-spoke cast aluminium |
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2024 Honda CB125R vs 2023 Honda Dax 125: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda CB125R and 2023 Honda Dax 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CB125R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Dax 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB125R and Dax 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
CB125R has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
CB125R and Dax 125 have very similar listed torque (11.6 Nm vs 10.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB125R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (110 km/h vs 90 km/h).
Cooling
CB125R is listed as liquid-cooled, and Dax 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Dax 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (107 kg vs 130 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CB125R is listed higher (81.6 cm) than Dax 125 (77.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CB125R vs Honda Dax 125?
Honda CB125R is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for Honda Dax 125.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CB125R or Honda Dax 125?
Honda CB125R has 15 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Dax 125.
Which is lighter, Honda CB125R or Honda Dax 125?
Honda Dax 125 is lighter at 107 kg vs 130 kg for Honda CB125R.
Which is better, Honda CB125R or Honda Dax 125?
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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