Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000 Big One vs Honda Cb125r. Honda Cb1000 Big One: 98 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 244 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1000 Big One
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
244 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
~115 km/h
Weight
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1000 Big One
7.5/10
"A honest, heavy bruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Strong low-down torque
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Heavy at low speed
−Forks leak with age
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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