Honda Lead 125 vs Kymco People S 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 Lead 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.2 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.8 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
9.2 hp @ 8,000 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (wet/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 (typical 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
Kymco People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience