HP Power Chromel vs Honda PCX (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the HP Power Chromelstacks up against the Honda PCX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHP Power ChromelHonda PCX
Model year20122012
Price$3,399
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight122 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. CBS three-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-16 / 110/80-16 90/90-14 / 100/90-14

HP Power Chromel vs Honda PCX — which should you buy?

Picking between the HP Power Chromel and the Honda PCX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the HP Power Chromel brings its published horsepower in a 122 kg package, while the Honda PCX counters with its own power figure.

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: