Kymco Hipster 125 vs Honda CB 125 S (J) (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Hipster 125stacks up against the Honda CB 125 S (J). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Hipster 125Honda CB 125 S (J)
Model year20161978
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower14 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight130 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Expanding brake
Tires100/90-18 / 130/70-17 2.75-18 / 3.00-17

Kymco Hipster 125 vs Honda CB 125 S (J) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Hipster 125 and the Honda CB 125 S (J) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Hipster 125 brings its published horsepower in a 130 kg package, while the Honda CB 125 S (J) counters with 14 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: