Honda CB125R vs SWM Hoku 125: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB125R (2024-present) and the SWM Hoku 125 (2023), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Honda CB125R 2024-present Remove	SWM Hoku 125 2023 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2024-present	2023
Engine	Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve, 124.9cc, Euro5+ (unchanged architecture, new catalyser)	124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	124 cc	124 cc
Power	15 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest	14.8 hp
Torque	11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	—Not available
Transmission	6-speed manual, wet multiplate clutch, O-ring sealed chain final drive	6-speed, Chain (final drive)
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	130 kg (wet)Best	136 kg (wet)
Seat height	816 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	10.1 L	—Not available
Front suspension	41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, non-adjustable (carried over from the 21YM update)	Kayba upside down telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension	Monoshock on swingarm, preload adjustable	Kayba progressive “soft damp” single hydraulic shock absorber
Brake system	Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear; ABS standard, IMU-supported	ABS
Front brake	296mm disc, 4-piston radial-mount Nissin caliper	Single disc. ABS, floating caliper, 300 mm
Rear brake	220mm disc, single-piston caliper	Single disc. ABS, floating caliper, 220 mm
Front tire	110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)	110/70-17
Rear tire	150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)	140/60-17
Quickshifter	No	—Not available
Launch price	GBP 4,699 (UK)	—Not available