Hyosung Karion 125 vs Honda CR 125 R (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung Karion 125stacks up against the Honda CR 125 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung Karion 125Honda CR 125 R
Model year20072007
Price$2,445$5,499
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight125 kg89 kg
Seat height31 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires130/80-18 / 180/80-14 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

Hyosung Karion 125 vs Honda CR 125 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung Karion 125 and the Honda CR 125 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung Karion 125 brings 12 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Honda CR 125 R counters with its own power figure at 89 kg. On price, the Hyosung Karion 125 has the lower MSRP.

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: