Honda CR 125 R vs Vespa LX 125 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CR 125 RVespa LX 125
Model year20072006
Price$5,499
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Weight89 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-19 80/100-21 / 100/100-18

Honda CR 125 R vs Vespa LX 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CR 125 R and the Vespa LX 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 Vespa LX 125 counters with 10 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: