Honda Cb125r vs Bmw G 310 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb125r vs Bmw G 310 R. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb125r
Bmw G 310 R
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
143 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
158.5 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h
143 km/h
Weight
127 kg (curb weight)
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
