Honda Lead 125 vs Honda Sh 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Lead 125 vs Honda Sh 125. Honda Lead 125: 9.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Sh 125: 12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 130 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Lead 125
Honda Sh 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.2 hp
12.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.8 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
130 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
130 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or approximately 50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Lead 125
7.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards patience over excitement."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Enormous underseat storage
+Outstanding fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy for a 125
−Variator wears without servicing
−Bland, uninspiring riding experience
Honda Sh 125
8.5/10
"The sensible choice that somehow never feels like a compromise."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Forks leak with age
−Premium price even used
−Drum brake on older models
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
