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Honda CBR500R vs Honda CG 125S Gold

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 125S Gold4
  2. Honda CBR500R1
  • Best fuel averageHonda CG 125S Gold~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • LightestHonda CG 125S Gold108 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S Gold765 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CG 125S Gold133 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Honda CG 125S Gold124.1 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Honda CG 125S Gold40 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Honda CG 125S Gold368 km

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Honda CG 125S Gold108 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Honda CG 125S Gold765 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Honda CG 125S Gold133 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RHonda CG 125S Gold
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 296,900
BrandHonda · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L9.2 L
On a full tank~462 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm—
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—
Power to weight248 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)108 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm765 mm
Ground clearance130 mm133 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Honda CG 125S Gold—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Honda CG 125S Gold?

Honda CG 125S Gold does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Honda CG 125S Gold?

Honda CG 125S Gold weighs about 108 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Honda CG 125S Gold is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Honda CG 125S Gold: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CG 125S Gold if best fuel average, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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