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

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

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung Cruise IIHonda VT 125 C2 Shadow
Model year20012001
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp15 hp
Torque11 Nm11 Nm
Weight141 kg145 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires90/90-18 / 110/90-16 100/90-17 / 130/90-15

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

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