Zongshen 125 - 30 vs Honda VT125C Shadow (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zongshen 125 - 30stacks up against the Honda VT125C Shadow. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZongshen 125 - 30Honda VT125C Shadow
Model year20082007
Price$1,800
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp15 hp
Torque9 Nm11 Nm
Weight117 kg145 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Zongshen 125 - 30 vs Honda VT125C Shadow — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zongshen 125 - 30 and the Honda VT125C Shadow usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zongshen 125 - 30 brings 11 hp in a 117 kg package, while the Honda VT125C Shadow counters with 15 hp at 145 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: