Honda CB 125 Hornet

• The new CB125 Hornet was unveiled on 23rd July, with the aim of bringing an evolution to the 125 cc segment in India.
• The CB125 is available in four striking colour options, which are Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red, Pearl Igneous Black, Lemon Ice Yellow, and Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic.
• The new CB125 Hornet has been loaded with modern tech features such as a 4.2-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and more.
• The CB125 Hornet sprints from 0 to 60 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, officially making it one of the fastest in its displacement class.
• The engine of the new CB125 Hornet is also OBD2B compliant, aligning with the latest emission standards.
• The CB125 Hornet features an adequately sized 12-litre fuel tank.
• The new CB125 Hornet generates a power output of 11.14 PS at 7,500 rpm and a torque of 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm.
  

•  The pricing of the new CB125 Hornet is set at an introductory INR 1.12 lakhs.
• Honda has chosen this price point strategically to slot the CB125 Hornet between premium 125 cc commuters and the entry-level 150 cc motorcycles.
• Honda has officially revealed that bookings will commence from the mid of August, 2025.
• What justifies the price tag are its features, like LED lighting throughout (headlight, tail lamp, and indicators), premium bodywork, graphics, and much more.
  

• The new Honda CB125 Hornet features a 4.2-inch full-colour TFT display with a load of features.
• This display features Bluetooth connectivity and the support of Honda’s RoadSync app.
• The other benefits are turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, and music control.
• These features are accessible through the dash or via convenient switches on the left handlebar.
• The CB125 Hornet enables charging smartphones on the go through its type-C charging port.
• Coming to the safety features, the CB125 Hornet features a side-stand engine inhibitor, which informs the rider if the bike is in gear while the stand is down, and an easily accessible engine stop switch.
• A tank-mounted ignition key has also been added for convenience and security.
  

The new Honda CB125 is available in a single variant. Though Honda is offering this sporty commuter motorcycle in a range of solid and dual-toned colour options:

• Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow
• Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red
• Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic
• Pearl Igneous Black
  

• The new CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine.
• This engine generates a power output of 11.14 PS at 7,500 rpm and a torque of 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm.
• The powertrain is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox for efficient power delivery and smooth gear changes.
• The engine’s bore and stroke measure 50 mm and 63.121 mm with a compression ratio of 10.0:1
• The CB125 Hornet achieves a 0 to 60 km/h sprint in just 5.4 seconds.
  

• The new CB125 Hornet features gold-coloured upside-down (USD) forks at the front.
• At the rear, the motorcycle features a monoshock with 5-step adjustability.
• The new CB125 rides on a diamond-type frame that complements the suspension to offer rigidity and a balanced weight distribution.
• The braking system is managed by a 240 mm petal disc brake at the front, which works in tandem with a single-channel ABS system.
• At the rear, the CB125 Hornet utilises a 130 mm drum brake for effective braking.
  

• The new Honda CB125 Hornet delivers an ARAI mileage of approximately 45 km/l to 55 km/l depending on the various riding conditions.
• The 5-speed manual transmission ensures a smooth gear change during city and highway rides.
• The CB125 Hornet offers a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres.
• On a single refill, the customer can expect a range of 500 km in ideal riding conditions.
• The combination of a 123.94 cc efficient engine and a decent fuel capacity of 12 litres makes the CB125 Hornet a particularly attractive choice.
  

• The CB125 Hornet measures 2015 mm in length.
• The CB125 Hornet measures 783 mm in width.
• The CB125 Hornet measures an overall height of 1087 mm
• The wheelbase of the CB125 Hornet measures up to 1330 mm.
• The ground clearance of the CB125 Hornet measures up to 166 mm.
• The seat length of the CB125 Hornet measures up to 597 mm.
• The curb weight of the CB125 Hornet measures up to 124 kg.
  

The rivals of the Honda CB125 Hornet in the same segment are:

• TVS Raider 125
• Hero Xtreme 125R
• Bajaj Pulsar 125
• Yamaha R125