Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero Xtreme 125R 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 Hero Xtreme 125R price in is Rs 91,500 (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 Xtreme 125R stand at 11.55 PS and 10.5 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R comes in 8 colours. Out of 589 user reviews, Xtreme 125R scores 4.6 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 Hero Xtreme 125R Mileage is around 66 kmpl.

CB125 Hornet vs Xtreme 125R

Key Highlights	CB125 Hornet	Xtreme 125R
Mileage (Overall)	48 Kmpl	66 kmpl
Max Power	11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air Cooled 4 Stroke

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Basic Information	Honda CB125 Hornet	Hero Xtreme 125R
On-Road Price	Rs.1,33,663* Onwards	Rs.1,07,499* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	48 Kmpl	66 kmpl
Max Power	11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.8 Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews	4.6 Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,876 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,100 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance	Rs.6,916 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Colours	Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicView All Colours	Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda CB125 Hornet

Hero Xtreme 125R

On-Road Price

Rs.1,33,663* Onwards

Rs.1,07,499* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

48 Kmpl

66 kmpl

Max Power

11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm

11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.8

Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews

4.6

Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,876

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,100

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,814
CB125 Hornet Insurance

Rs.6,916
Xtreme 125R Insurance

Colours

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

Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Displacement	123.94 cc	124.7 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	-
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet Multi Plate
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	50 mm	52.4 mm
Stroke	63.121 mm	57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	9.9:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm	10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Air Cooled 4 Stroke

Displacement

123.94 cc

124.7 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

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

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

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

Braking Type

Integrated Braking System

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
Overall Mileage	48 Kmpl	-
ARAI Mileage	-	66 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	-	95 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

48 Kmpl

ARAI Mileage

66 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

95 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	10 L
Width	783 mm	793 mm
Length	2015 mm	2009 mm
Height	1087 mm	1051 mm
Ground Clearance	166 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1319 mm
Kerb Weight	124 kg	136 kg
Seat height	796 mm	794 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

10 L

Width

783 mm

793 mm

Length

2015 mm

2009 mm

Height

1087 mm

1051 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	240 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

240 mm

Rear Brake Size

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond Type	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond Type

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda CB125 Hornet
- Looks sporty and unique
- Feature-rich
- Single-channel ABS
Hero Xtreme 125R
- Looks quite sporty for a 125cc commuter bike
- Gets a powerful 125cc motor
- Comes with features like dual-channel ABS, cruise control and ride modes

Honda CB125 Hornet
- Stiff suspension
- Weak headlight illumination
Hero Xtreme 125R
- Some people may not like the aggressive design of the bike

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB125 Hornet
Xtreme 125R

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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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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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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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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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rajat on Jun 15, 2026
4.8
Hero extreme 125 R is
Hero extreme 125 R is value for money bike, combining sporty looks, give high mileage around 50 kmpl with superior tech ABS Control, USB Charger and Bluetooth connectivity. Lamination coated. One year extended service card available. Digital meter with LED lights. All services done in company centre only.
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3 2
Y
yash on Jun 08, 2026
4.7
Overall good
It is comfortable in long rides also and mileage is also good comparing to it's sporty look and performance. Engine comes in this is 125 cc but bike looks very sporty and also feels the same. It's good for daily commute and long bike rides also. With everything else, it has very good mileage and maintenance costs are also minimal.
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5 2
S
sanja on May 27, 2026
5.0
Hero Xtreme 125R ABS |
I have used the hero Xtreme 125R for quite some time and overall my experience has been very good. The bike looks sporty and premium, especially the front design and LED setup. Riding comfort is good for daily city rides as well as short highway trips. The engine feels smooth and pickup is impressive.
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A
aniket on May 19, 2026
4.8
Good and satisfying
Buying experience is good with xtream, evrything is great with bike mileage, performance are really good, satisfying speed, maintenance also satisfied, all other performance including break, speed comfort is good. Bike is comfortable with 2 people sitting at a 1 time. Other grif lights and accessories are also good.
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5 2
A
ajay on Mar 06, 2026
5.0
wonderfull bike
Wonder full bike, good mileage 66 kmpl, stylish, comfortable and value for money bike must buy it. Thank you hero for this bike, I'm using this from last 1 year i didn't get any issues but only one this i need to add here for daily commuter also use this bike with no worries for city and highway everywhere can use easily just challenge the Xtreme.
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FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Xtreme 125R

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero Xtreme 125R?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Hero Xtreme 125R has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper?

A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs 91,500 in Delhi . Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper between these.

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