Jawa Chopper 125 vs Honda SL 125 S (1997)

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

Spec comparison

SpecJawa Chopper 125Honda SL 125 S
Model year19971975
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower13 hp12 hp
Weight122 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires2.75-21 / 3.25-18

Jawa Chopper 125 vs Honda SL 125 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa Chopper 125 and the Honda SL 125 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa Chopper 125 brings 13 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Honda SL 125 S counters with 12 hp.

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: