Honda SH125i Sporty vs Italjet Formula 125 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda SH125i Sportystacks up against the Italjet Formula 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH125i SportyItaljet Formula 125
Model year20122008
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight120 kg110 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads Single disc
Tires100/80-16 / 120/80-16 120/70-11 / 130/70-12

Honda SH125i Sporty vs Italjet Formula 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH125i Sporty and the Italjet Formula 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SH125i Sporty brings 13 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Italjet Formula 125 counters with its own power figure at 110 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: