Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs Hyosung Cruise II (2001)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadowstacks up against the Hyosung Cruise II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow | Hyosung Cruise II |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2001 | 2001 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Horsepower | 15 hp | 14 hp |
| Torque | 11 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 141 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Tires | 100/90-17 / 130/90-15 | 90/90-18 / 110/90-16 |
Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow vs Hyosung Cruise II — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow and the Hyosung Cruise II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow brings 15 hp in a 145 kg package, while the Hyosung Cruise II counters with 14 hp at 141 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:

