Honda Cb1000r vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000r vs Honda Cb125r. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Cb1000r
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
~115 km/h
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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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