Sym Nht 125 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Nht 125 vs Honda Cb125r. Sym Nht 125: approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Nht 125
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
128 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
approximately 10.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available)
~115 km/h
Weight
approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Sym Nht 125
6.5/10
"Honest, reliable commuter that punches its weight used."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Breathless above 65mph
−Chain wear often neglected
−Limited character and excitement
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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