Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs WK 125 Cruiser (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 125 C2 ShadowWK 125 Cruiser
Model year20011991
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp27 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight145 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires100/90-17 / 130/90-15 2.75-21 / 4.60-17

Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs WK 125 Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow and the WK 125 Cruiser 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 WK 125 Cruiser counters with 27 hp.

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: