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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs River Indie

    Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or River Indie 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 River Indie price in is Rs 1,57,499 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm . Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the River Indie comes in 5 colours. Out of 54 user reviews, Indie scores 4.4 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..

    CB125 Hornet vs Indie

    Key HighlightsCB125 HornetIndie
    Mileage (Overall)48 KmplNot Applicable
    Max Power11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm-
    Body TypeCommuter BikesElectric Scooters
    Motor PowerNot Applicable6.7 kW
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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs River Indie Comparison

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          Honda CB125 Hornet
          Honda CB125 Hornet
            Rs1,15,485*
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                River Indie
                River Indie
                  Rs1,57,499*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,35,863* Onwards
                Rs.1,64,601* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 Kmpl
                Not Applicable
                Max Power
                11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
                -
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
                4.4
                Based on River Indie Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Electric Scooters
                Motor Power
                Not Applicable
                6.7 kW
                Motor Type
                Not Applicable
                PMSM
                Charging Time
                Not Applicable
                8 Hr
                Range
                Not Applicable
                163 km/charge
                EMI Starts₹ 3,915
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 4,774
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,814
                CB125 Hornet Insurance
                Rs.6,032
                Indie Insurance
                ColoursPearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicMonsoon BlueSpring YellowStorm GreySummer RedWinter White
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                Engine and Transmission
                Motor Power
                Not Applicable
                6.7 kW
                Range (Mode 1)
                Not Applicable
                110 km/charge
                Range (Mode 2)
                Not Applicable
                90 km/charge
                Range (Mode 3)
                Not Applicable
                70 km/charge
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
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                Displacement
                123.94 cc
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                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                Not Applicable
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Not Applicable
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                Not Applicable
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Not Applicable
                Clutch
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                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Not Applicable
                Ignition
                -
                Not Applicable
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                Not Applicable
                Bore
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                50 mm
                Not Applicable
                Stroke
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                63.121 mm
                Not Applicable
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                Not Applicable
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                Not Applicable
                No. Of Batteries
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                1
                Max Torque
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                11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Push Button Start
                Motor Waterproofing Rating
                -
                IP67
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                Features
                Cruise Control
                Not Applicable
                -
                External Speakers
                Not Applicable
                -
                Charger Output
                Not Applicable
                480W, 750W
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                -
                NavigationYes
                -
                Call/SMS AlertsYes
                -
                Regenerative Braking
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                		Yes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                -
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                -
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Single
                Body Graphics
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                		Yes
                -
                ClockYes
                -
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Carry hook
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                		Yes
                Underseat storage
                -
                43 L
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
                Distance To EmptyYes
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                Features and Safety
                Charging Point
                Not Applicable
                		Yes
                Fast Charging
                Not Applicable
                		Yes
                Operating System
                Not Applicable
                -
                Fast Charging Time
                Not Applicable
                5 Hours
                Processor
                Not Applicable
                -
                Braking Type
                -
                Combine Braking System
                Mobile ApplicationYes
                -
                Gradeability
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                18°
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                -
                Riding Modes
                -
                Eco,Ride,Rush
                EBS
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                		Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
                -
                Carry Hook
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                		Yes
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
                -
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                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
                -
                Not Applicable
                Highway Mileage (Tested)
                -
                Not Applicable
                Overall Mileage
                48 Kmpl
                Not Applicable
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
                -
                Not Applicable
                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
                -
                Not Applicable
                Claimed Top Speed
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                90 km/Hr
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                Not Applicable
                Boot Light
                -
                		Yes
                Width
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                783 mm
                765 mm
                Length
                2015 mm
                1996 mm
                Height
                1087 mm
                1145 mm
                Ground Clearance
                166 mm
                177 mm
                Wheelbase
                1330 mm
                1349 mm
                Kerb Weight
                124 kg
                135 kg
                Gross Weight
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                293 kg
                Seat height
                796 mm
                787 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYes
                -
                Projector HeadlightYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesNo
                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                200 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                200 mm
                Battery, Motor and Charging
                Motor Type
                Not Applicable
                PMSM
                Battery Capacity
                Not Applicable
                4 Kwh
                Reverse Assist
                Not Applicable
                		Yes
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Diamond Type
                Steel Tubular Dual Cradle

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

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

                  River Indie

                  • Shows accurate range in every mode
                  • Brakes are fantastic
                  • Ample Storage

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Stiff suspension
                  • Weak headlight illumination

                  River Indie

                  • The front suspension is quite stiff
                  • It's not yet available in cities except Bangalore and Hyderabad
                  • No Bluetooth connectivity

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • CB125 Hornet
                • Indie
                • A
                  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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                  7 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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                  8 13
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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
                • R
                  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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                  7 4
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                  oruganti on Feb 10, 2026
                  4.3
                  Suv scooter
                  Build quality superb compare to other like chetak and ola service is also good and more over very important is it's our India brand. I like our nation product and also super ride experience my advice is please increase the range. Range is smaller than other but build quality is good and as well as comfortable for all areas, it's also smoothly ride on difficult road also it's very stylish scooter and could you please increase the range. Stylish design and comfort also good continuously ride long also because of give footrest also that's why it's comfortable to compare the other also carry the heavy weight also small disadvantage is range so look about this.
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                  22 37
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                  passang on Jan 27, 2026
                  4.2
                  good bike. and eco friendly.
                  Its very tempting bike. Its electric and eco friendly. One should consider buying this bike because its electric and environmental friendly. I have pulsar 150 and I want to buy this bike as it is electric and more over it has got a great styling. It is the SUV of scooter as for the price is concern. It cost 1.6 lakh.
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                  10 13
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                  ritik on Dec 20, 2025
                  5.0
                  A practical, stylish Ev that delivers comfort
                  the reason i want this bike because this is very affordable just 1.45-1.46 lakh and this battery range 4kwh, 120 km battery in Eco mode and this performance motor with 26 Nm torque, fun to ride in Rush mode.. comfort many rider praise the seating and suspension saying it smooth every or loner city rides. performance the scooter with moter and ridding modes eco ride an rush make i versatile users enjoy the quick practicality huge storage space and comfortable seating make it idea for daily commuting. range 120 km in eco mode is reliable for city rides. design bold, distinctive look that stands out from others scooters.
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                  6 9
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                  anand on Sep 18, 2025
                  5.0
                  Love it very much
                  Amazing scooter i love it and it mileage is also superb and i can't imagine the company make the product like that it very good and I think that we mostly love this one very much and can't ignore it , it really very best scooter and I truly purchasing soon and I need this type of scooter for me to travel in city I love it
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                  6 16
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                  rajesh on Aug 20, 2025
                  4.3
                  Stand out well!!
                  The bike is super wasn't expecting much from it but really stand out well and really good for day to day life as the mileage is good we can't compare it with higher models as every model holds it important. My overall experience is good expecting more from brand. hope that Will update for more information in future.
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                FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and River Indie

                Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or River Indie?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while River Indie has rate of 4.4 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and River Indie is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & River Indie price starts at Rs 1,57,499 in Delhi . Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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