Cagiva W8 vs Honda XLR 125R (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva W8stacks up against the Honda XLR 125R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva W8Honda XLR 125R
Model year19981998
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque17 Nm
Weight115 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Cagiva W8 vs Honda XLR 125R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva W8 and the Honda XLR 125R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva W8 brings 15 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Honda XLR 125R counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: