Honda SH125i Sporty vs Aeon AE-9 Pulsar 125 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda SH125i Sportystacks up against the Aeon AE-9 Pulsar 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH125i SportyAeon AE-9 Pulsar 125
Model year20122008
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight120 kg110 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Honda SH125i Sporty vs Aeon AE-9 Pulsar 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH125i Sporty and the Aeon AE-9 Pulsar 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SH125i Sporty brings 13 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Aeon AE-9 Pulsar 125 counters with its own power figure at 110 kg.

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: