Honda Supercub 125 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.

Honda Supercub 125
0 pts
Top on paper
Honda MSX125
100 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

Honda Supercub 125
54 pts
Best fit here
Honda MSX125
60.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Honda Supercub 125
34.5 pts
Best fit here
Honda MSX125
74.9 pts

Sporty riding

Honda Supercub 125
19.8 pts
Best fit here
Honda MSX125
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Honda Supercub 125
47 pts
Best fit here
Honda MSX125
59.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • Honda Supercub 125 78 cm Tallest seat here
  • Honda MSX125 76.1 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.9 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 9.7 hp (Honda Supercub 125) up to 10 hp (Honda MSX125).
  • Torque spans 10.4 Nm (Honda Supercub 125) up to 11.1 Nm (Honda MSX125).
  • Weight spans 103 kg (Honda MSX125) to 110 kg (Honda Supercub 125).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Honda Supercub 125 Honda MSX125
Brand HONDA HONDA
Model Honda Supercub 125 Honda MSX125
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 9.7hp 10hp
Torque 10.4nm. 11.1nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 2 valves Single cylinder, 2 valves
Weight 110kg 103kg
Front brake Single 220mm Disc Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper
Rear brake Single 110mm drum Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper
Seat height (cm) 78cm 76.1cm
Front tyre 70/90-17M/C 38P 120/70R12 51L
Rear tyre 80/90-17M/C 50P 130/70R12 56L
Cooling Air cooled Air cooled
Front suspension Telescopic USD Front Forks, 31mm
Rear suspension Twin Shock Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 75km/h 95km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 3.7 L – 2 L/100km 5.5 L – 1.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3849 $3899
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2023 Honda Supercub 125 vs 2023 Honda MSX125: listed specifications

The 2023 Honda Supercub 125 and 2023 Honda MSX125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the MSX125 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Supercub 125 and MSX125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

Supercub 125 and MSX125 have very similar peak power (9.7 hp vs 10 hp).

Torque

Supercub 125 and MSX125 have very similar listed torque (10.4 Nm vs 11.1 Nm).

Listed top speed

MSX125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (95 km/h vs 75 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as air-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MSX125 has a modest listed weight advantage (103 kg vs 110 kg). MSX125 has a lower listed seat height (76.1 cm vs 78 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Honda Supercub 125 vs Honda MSX125?

Honda MSX125 is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph) vs 75 km/h (47 mph) for Honda Supercub 125.

Which has more horsepower, Honda Supercub 125 or Honda MSX125?

Honda MSX125 has 10 hp compared with 10 hp on the Honda Supercub 125.

Which is lighter, Honda Supercub 125 or Honda MSX125?

Honda MSX125 is lighter at 103 kg vs 110 kg for Honda Supercub 125.

Which is better, Honda Supercub 125 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.