Honda CB125R 2018 vs. SWM Varez 125 2020

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

SWM Varez 125 2020

SWM Varez 125 2020

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Overview - Honda CB125R 2018 vs SWM Varez 125 2020

The Honda CB125R 2018 and the SWM Varez 125 2020 are both naked bikes with similar engine specifications. The Honda CB125R has an engine power of 13.3 HP and a torque of 10 Nm, while the SWM Varez 125 has a slightly higher engine power of 15 HP and a torque of 11 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems, liquid cooling, and a single cylinder.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. This provides good stability and handling for both models.

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

When it comes to braking, the Honda CB125R 2018 has a single disk front brake with a diameter of 296 mm, while the SWM Varez 125 2020 has a slightly larger front brake with a diameter of 300 mm. Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems, with the Honda CB125R having ABS and the SWM Varez 125 having a combined brake system.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 110 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. The Honda CB125R has a rear tire width of 150 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, while the SWM Varez 125 has a slightly narrower rear tire width of 140 mm. The wheelbase of the Honda CB125R is 1345 mm, while the SWM Varez 125 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1350 mm. The seat height of the Honda CB125R is 816 mm, while the SWM Varez 125 has a slightly higher seat height of 820 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Honda CB125R is 10.1 liters, while the SWM Varez 125 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

SWM Varez 125 2020

SWM Varez 125 2020

In terms of strengths, the Honda CB125R 2018 is praised for its good responsiveness, powerful brakes, sporty chassis, high-quality workmanship, and low weight. On the other hand, the SWM Varez 125 2020 is commended for its taut and sporty yet stable chassis, smooth handling, and low fuel consumption.

However, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Honda CB125R is criticized for its limited seating position and could have more power. On the other hand, the SWM Varez 125 is noted for being very high for an A1 naked bike, having a spongy gearbox and rear brake, lacking a gear indicator, and having purely functional instruments and a design that is considered rather poor.

Technical Specifications Honda CB125R 2018 compared to SWM Varez 125 2020

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Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsCombined Brake System

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,015 mmLength1,960 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth955 mm
HeightHeight1,055 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,345 mmWheelbase1,350 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height816 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10.1 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

If you prefer a retro look in the 125cc class, the Honda CB125R is exactly the right bike. Not only does it look very grown-up, the components installed are also of very high quality, as is typical of Honda. Even though the engine only produces 13.3 hp, the CB125R compensates well for the missing 1.7 hp with its ready-to-ride weight of only 126 kg. On the chassis and braking system side, the Honda is clearly ahead of the competition and is reminiscent of much more powerful motorbikes in the naked bike class.

good responsiveness

powerful brakes

sporty chassis

high-quality workmanship

low weight

Limited seating position

could have more power

SWM Varez 125 2020

SWM Varez 125 2020

The SWM Varez 125 is a sporty A1 motorbike with some strengths and some weaknesses. Its biggest disadvantage is probably its position in the 125cc market. With the Yamaha MT-125, KTM 125 Duke and Honda CB125R, it faces very strong competition. Because of its seat height, the SWM is more suited to taller A1 riders who don't want to go for the usual, ubiquitous brands, but are looking for something rarer. In addition to its rarity, the Varez 125 can also score points when it comes to eating up radii in the corner and in terms of fuel economy.

Taut, yet very sporty, stable chassis

Very smooth handling, falls virtually by itself in lean angles

Low fuel consumption

Very high for an A1 naked bike

Spongy gearbox

No gear indicator

Spongy rear brake

Purely functional instruments and display. Design-wise rather poor.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB125R vs SWM Varez 125

There are a few key differences between a Honda CB125R 2018 and a SWM Varez 125 2020. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 4. It takes less time to sell a Honda CB125R with 85 days compared to 178 days for a SWM Varez 125. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Honda CB125R and 2 reviews for the SWM Varez 125 since model year 2020. The first review for the Honda CB125R was published on 11/6/2017 and now has more than 51,400 views. This compares to more than 46,200 views for the first review on SWM Varez 125 published on 5/28/2020.

Price Honda CB125R

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Price SWM Varez 125

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