With the CB125 Hornet, Honda has introduced another key player in the small segment motorcycle market in the country, dominated by motorcycles like the TVS Raider. Honda will be announcing the prices of the CB125 Hornet models on 1st August. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter has taken a step to diversify its product portfolio in India by taking the wraps off the Honda CB125 Hornet.
Further, it gets a mono shock unit for rear, and tubeless tyres mounted on sporty multi spoke alloys. Stopping power comes from a 240 mm front disc, rear drum brakes supported by single channel ABS. In terms of colour choices, the CB125 Hornet offers four options, including dual tone combinations like Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red. Another notable addition comes in the form of gold colored USD forks, a segment first.
The Honda CB125 Hornet gets features like an all LED lighting setup, including a signature twin LED headlamp with LED DRLs and high mounted LED turn indicators, It also comes equipped with an engine stop switch and a side stand indicator with engine inhibitor for added safety. a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and Honda RoadSync app compatibility, and a USB Type-C charging port.
Honda CB125 Hornet Unveiled in India – Rivals Hero Xtreme 125RPerformance wise, the Hornet’s 123.94cc single cylinder motor makes 11 hp at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm at 6,000 RPM. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and also does its duty in the SP125 and Shine 125, albeit with a marginally lower state of tune. Honda claims it sprints from 0 to 60 kmph in just 5.4 seconds, making it the quickest in its segment.
The Honda CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94 cc, 4 stroke, SI engine, mated with a 5 speed gearbox. It is capable of delivering a peak power and torque output of 11hp at 7500 rpm and 11.2 N-m at 6000 rpm, respectively.
On the contrary, the TVS Raider gets 780 mm of seat height with a ground clearance of 180mm. The Honda CB125 Hornet gets 796 mm of seat height and offers a ground clearance of 166 mm.
Braking duties are handled by a 240mm petal disc at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear, and it rides on wide tubeless tyres 80/100 .17 unit at the front and a 110/80-17 unit at the rear.The Honda CB125 Hornet gets the first in segment golden USD front forks, along with a 5 step adjustable mono shock absorber.
Key design highlights include twin LED headlamps, high mounted indicators, and a sculpted fuel tank with aggressive tank shrouds. In terms of features, the CB125 Hornet gets a 4.2-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, and support for the Honda RoadSync app, allowing access to navigation, call/SMS alerts, and even music playback through their headset while riding. about the CB125 Hornet first, this is a sporty 125cc machine with a sharp styling and funky, youthful colour options.
The brand also claims that the unique positioning of the ignition key on the fuel tank adds to both convenience and style. Braking duties are handled by a 240mm petal disc at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear. The inclusion of the petal disc enhances heat dissipation & improves cooling, thus improving braking efficiency. Moreover, as an added safety measure, the CB125 Hornet is equipped with a single channel ABS. It rides on wide tubeless tyres – 80/100-17 unit at the front and a 110/80-17 unit at the rear. The Honda CB125 Hornet gets the first in segment golden USD front forks, along with a 5-step adjustable mono shock absorber.