Honda Grom 125 vs Honda CBR125R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Grom 125stacks up against the Honda CBR125R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Grom 125Honda CBR125R
Model year20152019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque10 Nm
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Honda Grom 125 vs Honda CBR125R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Grom 125 and the Honda CBR125R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Grom 125 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CBR125R counters with 13 hp.

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: