The Honda CB125 Hornet enters a rather competitive segment – sporty commuter bikes – that was recently created by the TVS Raider and later joined by the Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar N125, nudging the Japanese manufacturer to take notice. Here are a few things to know before you zero in on the CB125 Hornet.
1. What is the peak output of the CB125 Hornet?
Fundamentally, the CB125 Hornet draws power from the same 123.94cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that propels the SP 125 and Shine 125. However, in this guise, the motor has been retuned for a more spirited performance, producing 11.1hp and 11.2Nm – modest gains of approximately 0.3hp and 0.2Nm. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox.
2. What is the tyre size of the CB125 Hornet?
The bike rolls on 17-inch wheels fitted with an 80/100-17 tyre in the front and a 110/80-17 at the rear.
3. Does the CB125 Hornet get a TFT screen?
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The CB125 Hornet shares its 4.2-inch TFT display with the Hornet 2.0, and it comes with Bluetooth connectivity through Honda’s RoadSync app. This enables features such as music playback info, call and message notifications and turn-by-turn navigation.
4. What makes the CB125 Hornet stand out from its competitors?
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The CB125 Hornet’s USP is the golden USD fork that it has borrowed from the larger Hornet 2.0, which is a segment-first feature and makes the bike look larger than it is.
5. What are the colours available with the Honda CB125 Hornet?
Available in red, fluorescent yellow, blue and black, the Hornet 125 gets colour-matched alloy wheels for added flair.
6. What is the price of the Honda CB125 Hornet after GST revision?
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The Honda CB125 Hornet was launched at Rs 1.12 lakh and is available in a single variant. After GST 2.0, its price has dropped to Rs 1.03 lakh.
Vishal Venugopal
Autocar India Team 
Stephen Raj Antony
