Honda NX 125 vs Harley-Davidson SXT 125 (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NX 125stacks up against the Harley-Davidson SXT 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NX 125Harley-Davidson SXT 125
Model year19881983
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires2.75-21 / 3.50-18

Honda NX 125 vs Harley-Davidson SXT 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NX 125 and the Harley-Davidson SXT 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NX 125 brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson SXT 125 counters with 17 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: