Honda Varadero 125 vs Zontes Tiger 125 (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Varadero 125Zontes Tiger 125
Model year20152015
Price$5,299
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm17 Nm
Weight152 kg105 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17 3.00-18 / 110/90-16

Honda Varadero 125 vs Zontes Tiger 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Varadero 125 and the Zontes Tiger 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Varadero 125 brings 14 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Zontes Tiger 125 counters with 12 hp at 105 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: