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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Yamaha FZ X

    Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Yamaha FZ X Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB125 Hornet price in is Rs 1,15,485 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha FZ X price in is Rs 1,25,670 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of FZ X stand at 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Yamaha FZ X comes in 2 colours. Out of 198 user reviews, FZ X scores 4.3 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..The Honda CB125 Hornet Mileage is around 48 Kmpl, while the Yamaha FZ X Mileage is around 55.11 kmpl.

    CB125 Hornet vs FZ X

    Key HighlightsCB125 HornetFZ X
    Mileage (Overall)48 Kmpl55.11 kmpl
    Max Power11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesStreet Bikes
    Engine Type4 Stroke, SI EngineAir Cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Yamaha FZ X Comparison

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          Honda CB125 Hornet
          Honda CB125 Hornet
            Rs1,15,485*
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                Yamaha FZ X
                Yamaha FZ X
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,35,863* Onwards
                Rs.1,43,732* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 Kmpl
                55.11 kmpl
                Max Power
                11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
                12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Yamaha FZ X Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Street Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 3,915
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 4,168
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,814
                CB125 Hornet Insurance
                Rs.6,939
                FZ X Insurance
                ColoursPearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicMetallic BlackDark Matte Blue
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Air Cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
                Displacement
                123.94 cc
                149 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                2
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Wet, Multiple-disc
                Ignition
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                TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                50 mm
                57.3 mm
                Stroke
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                63.121 mm
                57.9 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                9.6 : 1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYes
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                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
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                NavigationYes
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                Call/SMS AlertsYes
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                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
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                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Single
                Body Graphics
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                		Yes
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                ClockYes
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                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
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                Features and Safety
                Mobile ApplicationYesYes
                Service Due IndicatorYes
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                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Traction Control
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                		Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
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                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
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                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
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                55.11 kmpl
                Highway Mileage (Tested)
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                48.67 kmpl
                Overall Mileage
                48 Kmpl
                55.11 kmpl
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
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                11.01 Sec
                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
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                10.68 Sec
                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
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                13.89 Sec
                Braking 60-0 km/h
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                23.21 Sec
                Braking 80-0 km/h
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                40.84 Sec
                Claimed Top Speed
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                96 kmph
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                10 L
                Width
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                783 mm
                785 mm
                Length
                2015 mm
                2020 mm
                Height
                1087 mm
                1100 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
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                1.6 L
                Ground Clearance
                166 mm
                165 mm
                Wheelbase
                1330 mm
                1330 mm
                Kerb Weight
                124 kg
                139 kg
                Seat height
                796 mm
                810 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector HeadlightYes
                -
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                282 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                220 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                29 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                29 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                33 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                33 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Diamond Type
                Single Downtube Frame

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Looks sporty and unique
                  • Feature-rich
                  • Single-channel ABS

                  Yamaha FZ X

                  • Stylish neo-retro design
                  • Excellent comfort and ergonomics
                  • Good ride quality on poor roads
                  • Practical features like USB charger, Bluetooth

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Stiff suspension
                  • Weak headlight illumination

                  Yamaha FZ X

                  • Underpowered for highway riding
                  • Limited appeal for performance enthusiasts

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                User Reviews of Comparison

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                  aniket on Oct 02, 2026
                  4.8
                  honda cb 125 hornet good looking best milage pillion seat comfort is low and and dual disk and update pillion seat and his bike make segment killer
                  This bike has a muscular look and very good headlight. Honda CB 125 Hornet is good-looking, has the best mileage, but the pillion seat comfort is low. Add dual disc and update the pillion seat, and this bike will become a segment killer. Bike quality and placement are best, but the cowl uses plastic; use a metal screw and update the tyre size. When this bike is complete, no bike can compete with this bike.
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                  6 4
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                  saheb on Aug 28, 2026
                  4.7
                  my own bike
                  I bought this bike 3 months ago, I'm currently very happy with this the performance of the bike, it's enormous and I really like it, Many of 125 cc bike I seen and riding with my friends, I bought my own, I'm very happy to own this, and also trusting of the Honda's refinement performance. I actually bought this bike because of learning bike riding from scratch and it's worth it.
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                  satrasala on Jan 24, 2026
                  5.0
                  The beast bike
                  Good and high mileage bike and looks like a sport bike. Compare to other bikes it’s under budget bike to purchase for poor people. I think it’s good in Honda segment. The beast in Honda easy to travel anywhere in 2025 the best bike, my words can’t explain my feeling such a beautiful and amazing bike.
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                  rohan on Jan 06, 2026
                  4.3
                  Pocket friendly aggressive bike
                  Very comfortable in city rides and the looks of this bike is very aggressive and attractive to my bases the very muscular bike when you sit on this bike then you realised it's not a 125 cc bike just look 150-160 cc bikes The performance of is bike is very nice and they you are ride on highway or city it's comfortable to ride the gear shifting of is bike is very smooth and the mileage of his bike is providing to me just 50-52 because it's depends on your riding because I have 60km mileage some time then you want to aggressive riding it's low too Because I want 125 cc bike and the honda launch this bike then I decide to buy this bike before he launch I want to buy sp125 of Honda and somedays later the company launch this bike and I would like to buy this bike
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                  2 4
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                  rohit on Nov 27, 2025
                  4.8
                  Nice bike , cool bike , superbike
                  I choose the Honda CB125 Hornet because it offers the perfect balance of style, performance, mileage, and reliability in the 125cc segment. It's a bike made for riders who want a premium look, it carries the bold and aggressive design of the Hornet series. You get a big bike feel with sharp styling, muscular tank, and LED lights. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good.
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                  sharath on Oct 13, 2026
                  4.8
                  Best bike in budget with modern features
                  Yes retro look with modern features can commute regularly without any backpains. Silent engine start and enlarge seat and position with handle is good. Good console digital meter, led lights with traction control, overall great bike.
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                  vijendra on Sep 22, 2026
                  4.0
                  overall very good experience with yamaha with this price range.
                  Bike look is awesome also sitting position is very comfortable, great breaking system, great riding experience also very good mileage on highway. If anyone want to try, go for it. It comfortably fit every height person also about build quality is very strong like other 350 cc bikes but onle 2 colour option if anybody wants other colours than regret.
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                  jay on Sep 21, 2026
                  5.0
                  best review sefty is too good
                  Best bike, best safety, best driving experience, bike is very good and break also best, badiya bike hai, le lo or use karke dekho mileage bhi achi deti hai, best bike hai, budget me bhi hai or badiya lagti hai, looks bhi badiya lagta hai or maine khud ne khareedi hai tab badiya lagti hai dur ke safar ke liye badiya hai.
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                  2 3
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                  sourav on Sep 18, 2026
                  4.8
                  Best bike in all aspects
                  Best bike in all aspects like safety, riding comfort, mileage, look, reliability, upright poster, road visibility, city commuting, pickup. One negative is feels under power on highways at the time of overtake. Still it is a good choice if your focus is on mileage, engine refinement, low maintenance and upright poster. Yamaha needs to enhance its power for more selling.
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                  tanmoy on Aug 16, 2026
                  5.0
                  simply beast
                  Too good, must buy, suspensions are good, comfortable. If you love riding, you can glide on this bike. It is really amazing. For city ride, it has good controls. Breaks are accurate. Riding posture is also good as I am 6ft 1inch, I can sit for very long. Seats are comfortable, easily can carried pillion rider for 200km ride.
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                FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Yamaha FZ X

                Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Yamaha FZ X?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Yamaha FZ X has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Yamaha FZ X is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Yamaha FZ X price starts at Rs 1,25,670 in Delhi . Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper between these.
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