Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda CB125CL (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zontes Tiger 125stacks up against the Honda CB125CL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZontes Tiger 125Honda CB125CL
Model year20152015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp8 hp
Torque17 Nm10 Nm
Weight105 kg103 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 110/90-16 80/100-18 / 90/90-18

Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda CB125CL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zontes Tiger 125 and the Honda CB125CL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zontes Tiger 125 brings 12 hp in a 105 kg package, while the Honda CB125CL counters with 8 hp at 103 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: