New Delhi, July 29 -- Honda has officially launched the CB125 Hornet in India, aiming at the expanding market of stylish 125cc commuter bikes. Although prices are still unannounced, expected on August 1, it is evident that the CB125 Hornet will compete directly with one of the most feature-rich options in this category, the Hero Xtreme 125R. Here's a comparison of their specifications, features, and hardware:

Both bikes belong to the premium 125cc segment, but they have slight tuning differences. The Honda CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It produces 11 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm.

In comparison, the Hero Xtreme 125R has a slightly larger 124.7cc engin...