Honda SH125i Special vs Honda Elite 125 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH125i SpecialHonda Elite 125
Model year20122012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp11 hp
Torque12 Nm11 Nm
Weight120 kg165 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 120/80-14 / 140/70-14

Honda SH125i Special vs Honda Elite 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH125i Special and the Honda Elite 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SH125i Special brings 13 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Honda Elite 125 counters with 11 hp at 165 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: