Honda VT 125 Shadow vs KSR Classic 125 (2003)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VT 125 ShadowKSR Classic 125
Model year20032002
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight145 kg145 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires100/90-17 / 130/90-15 90/90-19 / 130/90-16

Honda VT 125 Shadow vs KSR Classic 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VT 125 Shadow and the KSR Classic 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 125 Shadow brings 15 hp in a 145 kg package, while the KSR Classic 125 counters with its own power figure at 145 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: