Honda Sh 125 vs Piaggio Medley 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Sh 125 vs Piaggio Medley 125. 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. Piaggio Medley 125: 10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Sh 125
Piaggio Medley 125
Horsepower (hp)
12.9 hp
10.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10.4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
158 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
11.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
130 kg (curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Piaggio Medley 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium urban scooter that rewards buyers who check history carefully."
Pros
+Premium build quality throughout
+Excellent underseat helmet storage
+Confidence-inspiring front suspension
Cons
−ABS pump failure risk
−Motorway pace genuinely limited
−Footboard hinge rust common
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