Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda Varadero 125 (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecZontes Tiger 125Honda Varadero 125
Model year20152015
Price$5,299
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp14 hp
Torque17 Nm10 Nm
Weight105 kg152 kg
Seat height29 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.00-18 / 110/90-16 100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17

Zontes Tiger 125 vs Honda Varadero 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zontes Tiger 125 and the Honda Varadero 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zontes Tiger 125 brings 12 hp in a 105 kg package, while the Honda Varadero 125 counters with 14 hp at 152 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: