HM Locusta 125 vs Honda XR125L (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the HM Locusta 125stacks up against the Honda XR125L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHM Locusta 125Honda XR125L
Model year20162016
Price$4,410
Engine124 cc124 cc
Torque10 Nm
Weight114 kg129 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave diskSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18 90/90-19 / 110/90-17

HM Locusta 125 vs Honda XR125L — which should you buy?

Picking between the HM Locusta 125 and the Honda XR125L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the HM Locusta 125 brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the Honda XR125L counters with its own power figure at 129 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: