Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded): ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data hp, ~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data weight, top speed ~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (off-road/enduro use) — ESTIMATE, model identity uncertain
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
8.0/10
"Buy a well-serviced example and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Broad, usable power delivery
+Excellent parts availability
+Bulletproof when maintained
Cons
−Valve clearances need frequent checking
−Heavy versus European rivals
−Neglected examples are expensive
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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