Honda XLR 125R vs Cagiva W8 125 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XLR 125Rstacks up against the Cagiva W8 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XLR 125RCagiva W8 125
Model year19981997
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque20 Nm
Weight114 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Honda XLR 125R vs Cagiva W8 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XLR 125R and the Cagiva W8 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XLR 125R brings its published horsepower, while the Cagiva W8 125 counters with 15 hp at 114 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: