Honda Sh 125 vs Honda Pcx 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 Sh 125
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
12.9 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
130 kg (curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected