Honda SH125i Special vs Honda SH125i Sporty (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH125i SpecialHonda SH125i Sporty
Model year20122012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp13 hp
Torque12 Nm12 Nm
Weight120 kg120 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 100/80-16 / 120/80-16

Honda SH125i Special vs Honda SH125i Sporty — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH125i Special and the Honda SH125i Sporty 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 SH125i Sporty counters with 13 hp at 120 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: