Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs Hyosung Cruise II (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadowstacks up against the Hyosung Cruise II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 125 C2 ShadowHyosung Cruise II
Model year20012001
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp14 hp
Torque11 Nm11 Nm
Weight145 kg141 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires100/90-17 / 130/90-15 90/90-18 / 110/90-16

Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs Hyosung Cruise II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow and the Hyosung Cruise II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow brings 15 hp in a 145 kg package, while the Hyosung Cruise II counters with 14 hp at 141 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: