Honda Grom 125 vs Kymco K-pipe 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Grom 125
Kymco K-pipe 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
9.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
118 kg
Type
Mini
Commuter
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market)
Torque
11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
105 km/h
95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h)
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Grom 125
8.0/10
"The perfect urban tool that actually makes experienced riders smile."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Cheap running costs
+Excellent traffic filtering ability
Cons
−Useless above 55mph
−Attracts modification-happy owners
−Tiny fuel tank range
Kymco K-pipe 125
7.0/10
"Cheap urban fun that rewards buyers who inspect carefully first."
Pros
+Genuinely tough little engine
+Brilliant urban maneuverability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Breathless above 60mph
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Cheap switchgear and plastics