Honda Lead 125 vs Honda XRM125 Dual Sport (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Lead 125stacks up against the Honda XRM125 Dual Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Lead 125Honda XRM125 Dual Sport
Model year20152015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp9 hp
Torque12 Nm10 Nm
Weight113 kg99 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Combined dual-piston calliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads Single disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-M12 / 100/90-M10 2.50-17 / 2.50-17

Honda Lead 125 vs Honda XRM125 Dual Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Lead 125 and the Honda XRM125 Dual Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Lead 125 brings 11 hp in a 113 kg package, while the Honda XRM125 Dual Sport counters with 9 hp at 99 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: