SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs 2024 HONDA CB300R

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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.

SUZUKI GSX-S 125
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 HONDA CB300R
85 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
SUZUKI GSX-S 125
78 pts
2024 HONDA CB300R
36.5 pts

Touring / long rides

SUZUKI GSX-S 125
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB300R
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

SUZUKI GSX-S 125
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB300R
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
SUZUKI GSX-S 125
90.1 pts
2024 HONDA CB300R
16.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • SUZUKI GSX-S 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CB300R 80 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 15 hp (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) up to 27.5 hp (2024 HONDA CB300R).
  • Torque spans 11.2 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) up to 24 Nm (2024 HONDA CB300R).
  • Weight spans 133 kg (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) to 146 kg (2024 HONDA CB300R).
  • Displacement spans 125 cc (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) to 300 cc (2024 HONDA CB300R).
Specification SUZUKI GSX-S 125 HONDA CB300R
Brand SUZUKI HONDA
Model SUZUKI GSX-S 125 HONDA CB300R
Engine size 125cc 300cc
Power 15hp 27.5hp
Torque 11.2nm. 24nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 133kg 146kg
Front brake Twin-piston caliper, 290mm petal disc with ABS Single 296mm disc; ABS
Rear brake Single-piston caliper, 187mm petal disc with ABS Single 220mm disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 90/80-17M/C 46S 110/70-17
Rear tyre 130/70-17M/C 62S 150/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 41mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch travel
Rear suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped Pro-Link® single shock; 5.2-inch travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 130km/h 180km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 11 L – 3 L/100km 9.7 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4990 $5149
Brand price lists View SUZUKI price list View HONDA price list
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2023 SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs 2024 HONDA CB300R: listed specifications

The 2023 SUZUKI GSX-S 125 and 2024 HONDA CB300R differ on the listed specifications: the GSX-S 125 has a lower listed weight, and the CB300R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

CB300R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

CB300R has a clear listed power advantage (27.5 hp vs 15 hp).

Torque

CB300R has a clear listed torque advantage (24 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB300R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 130 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

GSX-S 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (133 kg vs 146 kg). GSX-S 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs HONDA CB300R?

HONDA CB300R is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for SUZUKI GSX-S 125.

Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or HONDA CB300R?

HONDA CB300R has 28 hp compared with 15 hp on the SUZUKI GSX-S 125.

Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or HONDA CB300R?

SUZUKI GSX-S 125 is lighter at 133 kg vs 146 kg for HONDA CB300R.

Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or HONDA CB300R?

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.