Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda CBR125R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zontes Tiger 125stacks up against the Honda CBR125R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZontes Tiger 125Honda CBR125R
Model year20152019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp13 hp
Torque17 Nm10 Nm
Weight105 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires3.00-18 / 110/90-16 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda CBR125R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zontes Tiger 125 and the Honda CBR125R 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 CBR125R counters with 13 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: