Honda PCX vs Honda SH125i Sporty (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda PCXstacks up against the Honda SH125i Sporty. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda PCX | Honda SH125i Sporty |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Price | $3,399 | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Torque | — | 12 Nm |
| Weight | — | 120 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.6 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. CBS three-piston caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads |
| Tires | 90/90-14 / 100/90-14 | 100/80-16 / 120/80-16 |
Honda PCX vs Honda SH125i Sporty — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda PCX and the Honda SH125i Sporty usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda PCX brings its published horsepower, while the Honda SH125i Sporty counters with 13 hp at 120 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: