Kymco 125 Grand King vs Honda XL 125 (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco 125 Grand KingHonda XL 125
Model year20051978
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp10 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight110 kg
Fuel capacity1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires2.75-18 / 3.50-17 2.75-21 / 3.50-18

Kymco 125 Grand King vs Honda XL 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco 125 Grand King and the Honda XL 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco 125 Grand King brings 11 hp in a 110 kg package, while the Honda XL 125 counters with 10 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: