Honda CR 125 R vs Hyosung Karion 125 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CR 125 RHyosung Karion 125
Model year20072007
Price$5,499$2,445
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight89 kg125 kg
Seat height37 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-19 130/80-18 / 180/80-14

Honda CR 125 R vs Hyosung Karion 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CR 125 R and the Hyosung Karion 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CR 125 R brings its published horsepower in a 89 kg package, while the Hyosung Karion 125 counters with 12 hp at 125 kg. On price, the Hyosung Karion 125 has the lower MSRP.

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: