Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Kymco K-pipe 125: 9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub: 8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95–100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco K-pipe 125
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market)
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h)
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
7.8/10
"Brilliant urban runabout that's overpriced but worth every penny."
Pros
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Upright comfortable ergonomics
Cons
−Underpowered on faster roads
−Suspension too soft overall
−Overpriced used market currently
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