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Honda CB125 Hornet vs Kawasaki W175

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda CB125 Hornet
Kawasaki W175

Honda

CB125 Hornet

From ₹1.15 Lakh

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Kawasaki

W175

From ₹1.15 Lakh

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Honda CB125 HornetCB125 Hornet · ₹1.15 Lakh
Kawasaki W175W175 · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price CB125 Hornet: ₹1.15 Lakh W175: ₹1.15 Lakh (ahead) W175 ₹485 cheaper
Braking CB125 Hornet: Single-channel ABS W175: Single-channel ABS
Power CB125 Hornet: 11.14 PS W175: 13 hp (ahead) Torque 11.2 vs 13.2 Nm
Weight CB125 Hornet: 132 kg W175: 135 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm
Versions CB125 Hornet: 1 W175: 2 (ahead)

Pick the W175 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.15 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.31 Lakh
₹1.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,469 a month
₹3,548 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
11.14 PS
13 hp
Torque
11.2 Nm
13.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
124.7 cc
177 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 4V SOHC Single Cylinder PGM-FI
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Bore x Stroke
52.4 x 57.8 mm
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.1:1
Cooling
Liquid / Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
260 mm Petal Disc
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
220 mm Petal Disc
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Spoke, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17 (Tubeless)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17 (Tubeless)
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks
30mm telescopic fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension
Monoshock Suspension
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Diamond Steel Frame
Double cradle, steel
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,320 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,010 mm
Not listed
Width
780 mm
Not listed
Height
1,060 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
790 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
132 kg
135 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Full Digital LCD / TFT Cluster
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge/tachometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional Bluetooth
Not listed
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn (Optional)
Not listed
USB Charging
USB Type-C
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Sharp DRLs
Halogen bulb
Taillight
X-Shape LED Tail Lamp
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
LED
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Sports Seat
Pillion seat fitted
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.15 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

CB125 Hornet₹1.15 Lakh W175₹1.15 Lakh W175 ₹485 less

On-road price by city

CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet against W175 W175

CityCB125 HornetW175Gap
Mumbai₹1.34 Lakh₹1.37 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,968 less
Pune₹1.34 Lakh₹1.37 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,968 less
New Delhi₹1.31 Lakh₹1.34 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,982 less
Bengaluru₹1.42 Lakh₹1.45 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,934 less
Chennai₹1.35 Lakh₹1.38 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,963 less
Hyderabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.42 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,948 less
Ahmedabad₹1.28 Lakh₹1.31 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹2,992 less
Kolkata₹1.32 Lakh₹1.36 LakhCB125 Hornet ₹4,127 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the CB125 Hornet or the W175?

The W175, by ₹485 on the versions compared here: CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet at ₹1.15 Lakh against W175 W175 at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.31 Lakh against ₹1.34 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm and the W175 W175 makes 13 hp and 13.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,469 a month for the CB125 Hornet and ₹3,548 for the W175, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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