Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Suzuki Ue125 Saluto: 8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 114 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
8.7 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.2 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
114 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.2 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 95 km/h (estimated)
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
114 kg (curb weight)
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average; official claim ~63 km/L)
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto
6.5/10
"A solid urban workhorse that rewards careful buying and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Parts cheap and available
+Reliable when well maintained
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden wet
−No highway capability whatsoever
−Carb gums up easily
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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