Honda CB125 Hornet 2025 Review : The 2025 Honda CB125 Hornet is a fresh new sporty model to the 125cc segment in India that has opened up. With bold styling, modern features, and agile performance all compacted into a lightweight city-friendly package, this new model delivers on its price tag of ₹95,000 to ₹1 lakh (ex-showroom) and is expected to launch in mid-2025 to attract young and style-conscious riders.
The crisp and urban design of the Hornet has given it a face-cut horizontal split LED headlamp, sculpted fuel tank with sharp extensions, and gold-coned inverted USD front forks, presenting a sporty streetfighter stance. The clean and minimalist tail section adds to the aggression of the stance. The four bright colour themes including dual-tone options complete the youthful styling appeal.
A 124cc single-cylinder engine under the hood produces 11.14 PS at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm. On paper, it may seem limited, but in conjunction with the bike’s 5-speed gearbox and kerb weight of just 124 kg, it facilitates lively pickup and smooth rideability in urban traffic. Honda claims it races from 0 – 60 km/h in under 5.4 seconds, making it one of the quickest in its class.
Ride quality is in keeping with its sporty promise. With a lightweight chassis and USD front forks, it promises light handling and confidence in cornering. The motorcycle feels stable and flickable as he moves through congested stop-and-go city traffic. Some rider feedback mentions that the suspension is blunt, especially over bad roads, and the pillion seat might not be the most cushioned for long trips.
Where it really shines, though, is in its technology. It employs a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity via Honda’s app for fully functional turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts, music controls, and even a USB Type-C charging port. The bike embraces the RoadSync of Honda and thus is equipped with a side stand engine cut-off and engine kill switch—clean features not often seen on bikes in this price range.
Honda has included single-channel ABS with a 240mm petal-disc at the front and a rear drum brake. The tyres are tubeless on 17-inch alloys. It produces excellent mileage results on the road, an average of between 52-60 km/l. It is both fun and frugal.
Honda CB125 Hornet 2025. In the end, it is a fantastic contender in the premium 125cc segment. This entry promises sporty looks, feature-packed console, agile urban ride, and the famed dependability of Honda. It is especially suitable for daily commuter rides with sparingly cross highway rides and tech-savvy riders in favor of maneuvers versus heavyweight performance.