Yamaha Freego 125 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Freego 125 vs Honda Pcx 125. Yamaha Freego 125: ~7.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on Yamaha Blue Core 125cc platform specs) hp, ~96 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (NOTE: best estimate; official figure not widely published), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Freego 125
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
7.1 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~7.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on Yamaha Blue Core 125cc platform specs)
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
~9.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on similar Yamaha 125cc Blue Core engines)
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h (NOTE: best estimate; official figure not widely published)
~105 km/h
Weight
~96 kg (wet/curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (estimated real-world average; NOTE: best estimate based on similar Blue Core 125cc Yamaha scooters)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Freego 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards sensible buyers over thrill-seekers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Exceptional underseat storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Keyless ignition reliability concerns
−Vague suspension feedback
−Parts scarce outside Asia
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
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