Yamaha Jupiter Z1 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Jupiter Z1 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Yamaha Jupiter Z1: ~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class) hp, ~99 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Jupiter Z1
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
9.6 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class)
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~9.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load)
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
~99 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Jupiter Z1
7.0/10
"A sensible, low-drama commuter that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers."
Pros
+Parts availability virtually everywhere
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Smooth, predictable gearbox
Cons
−Soft suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Carb needs regular cleaning
−Uninspiring highway performance
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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