Piaggio MP3 125 vs Honda SH125i Sporty (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 125stacks up against the Honda SH125i Sporty. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 125Honda SH125i Sporty
Model year20082012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight120 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16

Piaggio MP3 125 vs Honda SH125i Sporty — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 125 and the Honda SH125i Sporty usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 125 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda SH125i Sporty counters with 13 hp at 120 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: