Honda PCX 125 vs 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox

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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
Honda PCX 125
69 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
31 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
Honda PCX 125
90.7 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
32.2 pts

Touring / long rides

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

Sporty riding

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

New rider friendly

Best fit here
Honda PCX 125
87.9 pts
2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox
34.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • Honda PCX 125 76.4 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox 79.9 cm Tallest 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 12.5 hp (Honda PCX 125) up to 13 hp (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox).
  • Torque spans 11.4 Nm (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox) up to 11.8 Nm (Honda PCX 125).
  • Weight spans 130 kg (Honda PCX 125) to 136.5 kg (2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 4: Honda PCX 125 (1); 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox (3).

Specification Honda PCX 125 Honda SH125I With Topbox
Brand HONDA HONDA
Model Honda PCX 125 Honda SH125I With Topbox
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 12.5hp 13hp
Torque 11.8nm. 11.4nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 130kg 136.5kg
Front brake 220mm hydraulic disc with combined 2 piston caliper 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear brake 130mm drum 240mm disc, single piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 76.4cm 79.9cm
Front tyre 110/70-14M/C 50P 100/80-16 inch
Rear tyre 130/70-13M/C (63P) 120/80-16 inch
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 31mm telescopic fork, 89mm axle travel Telescopic Φ33
Rear suspension Twin suspension aluminium swingarm, 95mm axle travel Dual-damper unit swing arm
Motorcycle type Scooter Scooter
Top speed 116km/h 120km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 8.1 L – 2.4 L/100km 7 L – 2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3649 $3999
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View HONDA price list
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2023 Honda PCX 125 vs 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox: listed specifications

The 2023 Honda PCX 125 and 2024 Honda SH125I With Topbox are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the PCX 125 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

PCX 125 and SH125I With Topbox have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

PCX 125 and SH125I With Topbox have very similar peak power (12.5 hp vs 13 hp).

Torque

PCX 125 and SH125I With Topbox have very similar listed torque (11.8 Nm vs 11.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

PCX 125 and SH125I With Topbox have very similar listed top speeds (116 km/h vs 120 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

PCX 125 has a modest listed weight advantage (130 kg vs 136.5 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: SH125I With Topbox is listed higher (79.9 cm) than PCX 125 (76.4 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Honda SH125I With Topbox is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 116 km/h (72 mph) for Honda PCX 125.

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

Honda SH125I With Topbox has 13 hp compared with 13 hp on the Honda PCX 125.

Which is lighter, Honda PCX 125 or Honda SH125I With Topbox?

Honda PCX 125 is lighter at 130 kg vs 137 kg for Honda SH125I With Topbox.

Which is better, Honda PCX 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.