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Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Bajaj Freedom 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda CB 125 Hornet or Bajaj Freedom 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between CB 125 Hornet and Freedom 125. Honda CB 125 Hornet Price starts at Rs.1.04 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.90,976 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum. Honda CB 125 Hornet is 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is a 1 cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of range, CB 125 Hornet provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Freedom 125 has a mileage of 65 kmpl (base model). Honda CB 125 Hornet is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants.

CB 125 Hornet vs Freedom 125

Key HighlightsHonda CB 125 HornetBajaj Freedom 125
PriceRs.1.04 LakhRs.90,976
Engine Capacity123.94 cc125 cc
Power10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge65 kmpl
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Honda CB 125 Hornet STD bike
Honda CB 125 Hornet
STD
Rs. 1.04 Lakh
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
Bajaj Freedom 125
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 90,976
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.16 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    98,527
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    2 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    123.94 cc
    125 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Single Channel ABS
    CBS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    -
    Front Disc Size
    240
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock
    Linked Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 R17
    80/90-17
    Rear Tyre Size
    110/80 R17
    80/100-16
    Front Brake
    Disc
    Drum
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    130 mm
    110 mm
    Rear Brake
    Drum
    Drum
    Tubeless Tyres
    check
    check

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    -
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years
    5 years /75000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond
    Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Engine Capacity
    123.94 cc
    125 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke, SI Engine
    4 Stroke Air Cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    1
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    -
    93.4 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm X 63.121 mm
    54 mm x 54.4 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    -
    Air cooled
    Fuelling
    PGM-FI
    -
    Max Power
    10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm
    Max Torque
    11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    -
    65 km/kg

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    1
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split Seat
    Single
    Shutter Lock
    check
    -
    Side Stand Indicator
    check
    -
    Start Type
    Self Start
    Electric & Kick Start

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    Radial Tyres
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Led
    Halogen
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2015 mm
    -
    Width
    783 mm
    -
    Height
    1087 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1330 mm
    1340 mm
    Ground Clearance
    166 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    2 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    -
    825 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    124 kg
    147.8 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Bold and aggressive streetfighter styling looks good.
    • Segment-first USD forks with gold finish
    • 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation
    • Quickest acceleration in 125cc segment
    • World’s first CNG-powered commuter motorcycle
    • Offers a combined range of 330 km, 200km in CNG and 130 km in petrol mode
    • Affordable pricing with a starting price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
    • Gets a dedicated CNG & Petrol switchover button, and can be switched between petrol and CNG on the go
    • It offers the longest seat in the segment with 785 mm length
    • Available in three variants and multiple dual-tone colour options
    • Gone through 11 safety tests to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder and overall motorcycle
    • Bajaj’s widespread sales and service network
    Cons
    • Higher price tag than most 125cc rivals
    • Rear drum brake instead of disc
    • Ride quality might feel firm on uneven roads
    • Slightly heavier than key rivals like the Raider and Xtreme 125R
    • Design is subjective and may not appeal to everyone
    • Long queues on CNG pumps will result in long wait while refilling the CNG tank
    • The 2 kg CNG and 2-litre petrol capacity is a bit less
    • The base variant misses on LED lighting and disc brake
    • The speedometer console is small in size
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda CB 125 Hornet and Bajaj Freedom 125

    Safety

    CB 125 Hornet comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Freedom 125 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda CB 125 Hornet has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Shutter Lock, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Bajaj Freedom 125, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest.

    Transmission

    Honda CB 125 Hornet comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Freedom 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda CB 125 Hornet has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1087 mm seat height. Bajaj Freedom 125 has seat height and 2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda CB 125 Hornet and Bajaj Freedom 125 Owner Reviews

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    • Freedom 125 Review
      • AK
        Arun Kumar
        07 Jan 2026
        4.6
        The bike is excellent in both mileage and looks. I really appreciate it and am very happy riding this vehicle. Overall, it’s a truly great bike—thank you.
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        Arsad Khan
        04 Jan 2026
        4.4
        Design bahut hi nice hai aur mileage bhi very good hai. Mera workshop thoda door hai ghar se, isliye main ye bike lena chahta hoon. Ye bike acchi hai.
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        Satyam Pandey
        04 Jan 2026
        5.0
        Good-looking and stylish bike. I suggest all my friends to buy it. Full of style and comes with ABS in this segment. A dashing bike for this price.
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        Pradeep mewara
        18 Dec 2025
        5.0
        This bike is very good in terms of performance and quality, but its price is too high. Honda should consider reducing the price to make it more competitive. At this price point, there are many other good options available, such as the Xtreme 125 and N125, which offer similar features and value. A price reduction would make this bike a much better choice for buyers.
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        Tushar Madavi
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        I would definitely recommend this budget-friendly bike to my family, friends, and siblings. For me, this bike has been awesome—I absolutely love it. It’s both budget-friendly and pocket-friendly. Thank you!
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