2024 Honda SH Mode 125 vs 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox vs Honda PCX 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.

Top on paper
2024 Honda SH Mode 125
69 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
31 pts
Honda PCX 125
62.8 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 Honda SH Mode 125
90.7 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
32.2 pts
Honda PCX 125
53.1 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Honda SH Mode 125
28.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
63.4 pts
Honda PCX 125
60.6 pts

Sporty riding

2024 Honda SH Mode 125
39.6 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
43.8 pts
Best fit here
Honda PCX 125
56.9 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 Honda SH Mode 125
87.4 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
34.5 pts
Honda PCX 125
63.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Honda SH Mode 125 76.5 cm
  • 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox 79.9 cm Tallest seat here
  • Honda PCX 125 76.4 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 11.4 hp (2024 Honda SH Mode 125) up to 13 hp (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox).
  • Torque spans 11.4 Nm (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox) up to 12.1 Nm (2024 Honda SH Mode 125).
  • Weight spans 118 kg (2024 Honda SH Mode 125) to 136.5 kg (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Honda SH Mode 125 Honda SH125I With Topbox Honda PCX 125
Brand HONDA HONDA HONDA
Model Honda SH Mode 125 Honda SH125I With Topbox Honda PCX 125
Engine size 125cc 125cc 125cc
Power 11.4hp 13hp 12.5hp
Torque 12.1nm. 11.4nm. 11.8nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 2 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 118kg 136.5kg 130kg
Front brake 220mm hydraulic disc 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper 220mm hydraulic disc with combined 2 piston caliper
Rear brake 130mm drum 240mm disc, single piston caliper 130mm drum
Seat height (cm) 76.5cm 79.9cm 76.4cm
Front tyre 80/90-16M/C 43P 100/80-16 inch 110/70-14M/C 50P
Rear tyre 100/90-14M/C 57P 120/80-16 inch 130/70-13M/C (63P)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Telescopic Φ33 31mm telescopic fork, 89mm axle travel
Rear suspension Unit swingarm Dual-damper unit swing arm Twin suspension aluminium swingarm, 95mm axle travel
Motorcycle type Scooter Scooter Scooter
Top speed 90km/h 120km/h 116km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 5.6 L – 1.9 L/100km 7 L – 2 L/100km 8.1 L – 2.4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3049 $3999 $3649
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Honda SH Mode 125 vs Honda SH125I With Topbox vs Honda PCX 125: which is better for you?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Honda SH Mode 125 vs Honda SH125I With Topbox?

Honda SH125I With Topbox is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for Honda SH Mode 125.

Which has more horsepower, Honda SH Mode 125 or Honda SH125I With Topbox?

Honda SH125I With Topbox has 13 hp compared with 11 hp on the Honda SH Mode 125.

Which is lighter, Honda SH Mode 125 or Honda SH125I With Topbox?

Honda SH Mode 125 is lighter at 118 kg vs 137 kg for Honda SH125I With Topbox.

Which is better, Honda SH Mode 125 or Honda SH125I With Topbox?

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.