Honda CB125 Hornet bookings start from 1st August 2025, with deliveries expected by mid-August.

Honda CB125 Hornet vs TVS Raider 125

The new Honda CB125 Hornet will directly compete with TVS Raider 125 in the Indian 125cc motorcycle market.

Direct Rival

Direct Rival

TVS Raider 125 is priced between ₹87,010 – ₹1.02 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), while Honda is expected to price the CB125 Hornet around ₹90,000 – ₹1 lakh.

Price Range

TVS Raider 125 comes in six variants (Drum, Single Seat, Split Seat, iGo, SSE, and SX). Honda’s variant details are yet to be revealed.

Variants

Honda CB125 Hornet uses a 123.94cc single-cylinder OBD-2B compliant engine producing 11 bhp & 11.2 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

Engine Specs (Hornet)

TVS Raider 125 carries a 124.8cc single-cylinder engine delivering 11.2 bhp & 11.7 Nm, also mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Engine Specs (Raider)

CB125 Hornet accelerates 0-60 km/h in 5.4 seconds, making it quicker than the Raider 125, which takes 5.8 seconds.

Performance

Segment-first features include all-LED lights, golden USD forks, 4.2-inch TFT with Bluetooth, Honda RoadSync, Navigation, Calls/SMS alerts, Type-C charger, ABS, and side-stand engine cut-off.

Hornet Features

Raider 125 offers Reverse LCD display, Ride Modes, SmartXonnect with TFT, Voice Assist, and Navigation but misses out on some latest features.

Raider 125 Features

While the Raider 125 offers more variants and slightly better torque, the Honda CB125 Hornet stands out with quicker acceleration and advanced modern features.

Overall Verdict