Sym Nhx 125 Wolf vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
Approximately 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 105–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market tune)
~115 km/h
Weight
Approximately 118–125 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf
7.0/10
"Stylish, dependable city commuter that rewards patient secondhand buyers."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Solid build quality
+Reliable engine long-term
Cons
−Carb gums up easily
−Parts availability patchy
−Chain wear surprisingly fast
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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