Tauris Matador 125 vs Honda Lead 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTauris Matador 125Honda Lead 125
Model year20162015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp11 hp
Torque8 Nm12 Nm
Weight109 kg113 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Combined dual-piston calliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 90/90-M12 / 100/90-M10

Tauris Matador 125 vs Honda Lead 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tauris Matador 125 and the Honda Lead 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tauris Matador 125 brings 8 hp in a 109 kg package, while the Honda Lead 125 counters with 11 hp at 113 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: