Honda CB125 Hornet vs Kawasaki W175

Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Kawasaki W175 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 Kawasaki W175 price in is Rs 1,15,000 (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 W175 stand at 13 PS and 13.2 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Kawasaki W175 comes in 4 colours. Out of 15 user reviews, W175 scores 4.1 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 65 user reviews..The Honda CB125 Hornet Mileage is around 48 Kmpl, while the Kawasaki W175 Mileage is around 45 kmpl.

CB125 Hornet vs W175

Key Highlights	CB125 Hornet	W175
Mileage (Overall)	48 Kmpl	45 kmpl
Max Power	11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm	13 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Street Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC

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Basic Information	Honda CB125 Hornet	Kawasaki W175
On-Road Price	Rs.1,33,663* Onwards	Rs.1,34,824* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	48 Kmpl	45 kmpl
Max Power	11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm	13 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.8 Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews	4.1 Based on Kawasaki W175 Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Street Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,876 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,914 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance	Rs.10,624 W175 Insurance
Colours	Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicView All Colours	Candy Persimmon RedView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda CB125 Hornet

Kawasaki W175

On-Road Price

Rs.1,33,663* Onwards

Rs.1,34,824* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

48 Kmpl

45 kmpl

Max Power

11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm

13 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.8

Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews

4.1

Based on Kawasaki W175 Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

Street Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,876

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,914

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,814
CB125 Hornet Insurance

Rs.10,624
W175 Insurance

Colours

Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicView All Colours

Candy Persimmon RedView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC
Displacement	123.94 cc	177 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet, multi disc
Ignition	-	Digital
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	50 mm	65.5 mm
Stroke	63.121 mm	52.4 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	9.1:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm	13.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC

Displacement

123.94 cc

177 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Additional Features/Information	Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features/Information

Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction

Performance
Overall Mileage	48 Kmpl	45 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	-	110 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

48 Kmpl

45 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

110 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	12 L
Width	783 mm	805 mm
Length	2015 mm	2005 mm
Height	1087 mm	1050 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	2.4 L
Ground Clearance	166 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1320 mm
Kerb Weight	124 kg	135 kg
Seat height	796 mm	790 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

Width

783 mm

805 mm

Length

2015 mm

2005 mm

Height

1087 mm

1050 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Taillight	LED	Bulb
Indicators	LED	Bulb
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Projector Headlight	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Bulb

Indicators

LED

Bulb

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	240 mm	270 mm
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	29 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

240 mm

270 mm

Rear Brake Size

130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond Type	Double-cradle, steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond Type

Double-cradle, steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda CB125 Hornet
- Looks sporty and unique
- Feature-rich
- Single-channel ABS
Kawasaki W175
- Gets neo-retro styling
- Light-weight and easy to ride in the city
- Comes equipped with tubeless tyres

Honda CB125 Hornet
- Stiff suspension
- Weak headlight illumination
Kawasaki W175
- The 177cc, air-cooled single cylinder engine barely makes any power
- The brakes lack bite and feel weak
- Kawasaki service is expensive

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB125 Hornet
W175

S
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 2
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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4 2
R
reyansh on Nov 26, 2025
4.8
Making Daily Commutes Stress Free
Waking up to rush hour stress every day made me crave something easy to ride. CB125 Hornet promised smooth handling, soft suspension and good mileage. I imagined gliding to work without tension. Test ride proved it would keep my daily commute simple and calm. Riding in morning traffic is relaxing. Even rainy days are less stressful. I feel in control and calm. The commute feels like a small and peaceful ritual rather than a chore. Every ride feels like heaven. Yes ideal for calm daily commuters. Smooth, efficient and predictable. Beginners or anyone wanting low stress transport will love this bike. Makes routine rides pleasant and comfortable. I recommend it to every one who want enjoyable rides.
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3 2
I
ishaan on Nov 26, 2025
4.7
CB125 Hornet: Effortless Rides for Daily Life
I needed something light and reliable for college errands. Friends suggested CB125 Hornet. It looked simple yet stylish, handled bumps easily and promised easy parking. I imagined stress free rides across campus and nearby streets. Test ride convinced me it was perfect for daily use. Riding is effortless. Library trips, coffee runs and grocery errands glide smoothly. Steering is light, suspension soft and gears shift gently. Even during peak hours the bike feels manageable. Daily commutes feel simple, calm and surprisingly comfortable. Yes great for students and beginners. Smooth, practical and low maintenance. Perfect for the short rides and daily errands. Anyone seeking reliable and easy to handle bike will appreciate its simplicity and comfort.
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A
anish on Aug 23, 2025
4.2
Kawasaki W175
Overall riding experience is good, best for city purposes and also reasonable mileage, no issues with engine and also looks like a royal enfeild classic from the side profile, suitable for students working professionals who commute daily to their work place or college. There is also brand value to the bike.
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P
paras on Jun 30, 2025
4.3
Top notch no1
In this segment bike gives performance very good and I think the mileage of a bike is very good and overall the body is something old type model but the real difference between body and speed Cross all the limits of the segment but price of this bike can lead a very much potential for leading average bikes segment
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6 3
K
karan on Mar 04, 2025
4.5
Kawasaki W175
This is suggested bike for kawasaki under 1.5 lacks ok comfortable and comfortable ride You can suggest bike for kawasaki under low price good milega and comfortable ride and comfortable seating this bike practical for new boy and old people for short work and computer bike for kawasaki you will suggest bike
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S
satish on Nov 15, 2024
4.5
Affordable,prerform
Good one at affordable price from kawasaki in mid range .tourk not bad in this range prise is affordablemileage ok
4 3
J
jignesh on Aug 13, 2024
5.0
All helpfull wonderful bikr
Nice and helpful nice milage and nice style new look I like this type bike nice to all type side thank you
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FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Kawasaki W175

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Kawasaki W175?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Kawasaki W175 has rate of 4.1 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Kawasaki W175 is cheaper?

A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Kawasaki W175 price starts at Rs 1,15,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki W175 is cheaper between these.

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