Honda CB 125 HornetvsYamaha FZ Rave
The Honda CB 125 Hornet leans into efficiency, premium lighting and a fully adjustable USD front fork at a slightly lower price, while the Yamaha FZ Rave brings more displacement, power, torque and dual-disc braking. Choose the Hornet for economy and everyday commuting polish, and the FZ Rave if you want a punchier engine and stronger stopping power for spirited or highway riding.
Honda CB 125 Hornet
· ₹1.15 Lakh
Yamaha FZ Rave
· ₹1.2 Lakh
Recommendation
It's a tie
Which rider describes you?
Specs are only the starting point. Your daily use changes the answer, so the recommendation below adapts to the persona you choose.
Daily Commuter → Honda CB 125 Hornet
For stop-go traffic and short office runs, the Hornet's superior reported mileage and lower price make it the more economical daily companion.
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What the shape reveals
Better Reported Mileage
55 kmpl owner-reported efficiency beats the FZ Rave's 51 kmpl, meaning lower running costs over time.
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Strengths that matter every day.
A breakdown of what each vehicle brings to the table, so you know exactly what you're trading off.
Honda CB 125 Hornet
Better Reported Mileage
55 kmpl owner-reported efficiency beats the FZ Rave's 51 kmpl, meaning lower running costs over time.
Premium Suspension Setup
The Hornet gets an upside-down front fork with a 5-step adjustable mono-shock rear, versus a basic telescopic fork and swingarm on the FZ Rave.
Full LED Lighting
Dual LED headlamp and LED brake/tail light give the Hornet a more modern, visible lighting package than the FZ Rave's halogen brake/tail light.
Lower Ex-showroom Price
At ₹115,485 the Hornet undercuts the FZ Rave's ₹123,840, making it the more budget-friendly option.
Longer Warranty Coverage
Honda backs the Hornet with a 42,000 km or 3-year warranty, well ahead of the FZ Rave's 30,000 km or 2-year cover.
Yamaha FZ Rave
Bigger, Stronger Engine
149cc displacement with 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm outmuscles the Hornet's 123.94cc, 10.99 bhp, 11.2 Nm powerplant.
Dual Disc Braking
Front 282mm disc plus rear 220mm disc offers stronger, more consistent stopping power than the Hornet's disc-drum combination.
Larger Fuel Tank
13 litres of fuel capacity versus the Hornet's 12 litres means slightly fewer fuel stops on long runs.
Wider Rear Tyre
A 140/60R-17 rear tyre gives broader contact patch and grip compared to the Hornet's 110/80-17 rear tyre.
Structured Free Service Plan
Yamaha specifies 4 free services with clear intervals (1000/4000/7000/10000 km), giving buyers a transparent maintenance schedule.
Which one describes you?
Select the persona closest to how you'll actually use this vehicle and the verdict below adapts to match.
Honda CB 125 Hornet · 65% confidence
For stop-go traffic and short office runs, the Hornet's superior reported mileage and lower price make it the more economical daily companion.
Honda CB 125 Hornet
Fuel Savings Add Up
55 kmpl versus 51 kmpl means noticeably lower fuel spend over months of daily commuting.
Honda CB 125 Hornet
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 124 kg the Hornet is easier to filter through traffic and park than the 136 kg FZ Rave.
Honda CB 125 Hornet
Lower Upfront Cost
A cheaper ex-showroom price reduces the initial outlay for a commuter-focused buyer.
Yamaha FZ Rave
Stronger Braking Confidence
The FZ Rave's dual-disc setup can offer more reassuring stops in dense urban traffic.
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