Herald Maverick 125 vs SWM Hoku 125 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Herald Maverick 125stacks up against the SWM Hoku 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHerald Maverick 125SWM Hoku 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp15 hp
Weight120 kg
Seat height35 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS, floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS, floating caliper
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17

Herald Maverick 125 vs SWM Hoku 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Herald Maverick 125 and the SWM Hoku 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Herald Maverick 125 brings 10 hp in a 120 kg package, while the SWM Hoku 125 counters with 15 hp.

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: