2026 Honda Trail 125 vs 2026 SYM Symnh X 125 - Spec Comparison
Choose up to 4 bikes to compare
2026 Honda Trail 125
The Honda Trail 125 is an affordable, beginner-friendly commuter and light trail bike powered by a reliable 124cc single-cylinder engine. Its simple design, low seat height, and nimble handling make it ideal for new riders navigating urban streets and unpaved roads. Known for exceptional fuel efficiency and minimal maintenance, it excels as an entry-level dual-sport motorcycle.
2026 SYM Symnh X 125
The 2026 Sym NH X 125 is an accessible naked bike designed for beginner and commuter riders seeking affordability and practicality. Powered by a fuel-injected 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine producing 10.7 HP, it delivers reliable performance for urban riding and short-distance travel. Known for its straightforward design and value for money, this Euro 5-compliant machine excels as an entry-level platform for new motorcyclists.
2026 Honda Trail 125 vs 2026 SYM Symnh X 125: the key differences
Both are naked bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
- The 2026 Honda Trail 125 is 26 kg lighter (117 vs 143 kg).
- The 2026 SYM Symnh X 125 carries 5.7 litres more fuel (5.3 vs 11 L).
2026 Honda Trail 125: Built for leisurely exploring, light trail poking, and running errands rather than covering ground quickly or riding aggressively.
2026 SYM Symnh X 125: It's built primarily for urban commuting and short city runs rather than performance riding or long-distance travel.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Honda Trail 125 if you want lighter weight. Choose the 2026 SYM Symnh X 125 if you want a bigger tank. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Honda Trail 125 | 2026 SYM Symnh X 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Color Options | Glowing Red, Pearl Smokey Gray | Blue, grey, white |
| Comments | Model id: CT125A. | USD. SYM motorcycles are produced by Sanyang Motor in Taiwan. |
| Fuel Tank Material | Metal | - |
| Carrying capacity | Rear rack | - |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) | 124.1 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| CO2 Emissions | ✓33 CO2 g/km | ✓5 CO2 g/km |
| EPA Certificate No. | THNXC0.12CTN-025 | - |
| EPA Est. Fuel Consumption | 1.41 L/100km (166.8 US mpg) | - |
| EPA CO Emissions | 0.9 CO g/km | - |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 50.0 x 63.1 mm (2.0 x 2.5 inches) | 56.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air | Air |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | Fully transistorized | - |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 9.0 HP (6.7 kW) @ 6250 RPM | ✓10.7 HP (7.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | ✓10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) | 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.0775 HP/kg (dry) | 0.0748 HP/kg (wet) |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal | - |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | - |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. ABS. |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 80/90-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1257 mm (49.5 inches) | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2150 mm (84.6 inches) | 2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overall Width | 833 mm (32.8 inches) | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | ✓787 mm (31.0 inches) |
| Dry weight | 116.1 kg (256.0 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | ✓117.0 kg (257.9 pounds) | 143.0 kg (315.3 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.30 litres (1.40 US gallons) | ✓11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.10 litres (0.29 US gallons) | - |
| Overall Height | - | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | 27mm telescopic fork | Telescope fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock | Mono Shock |
| Front Wheel Travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) | - |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) | - |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° | - |
| Trail | 79 mm (3.1 inches) | - |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | - |
"Best" (✓) reflects that single spec only, not overall suitability - a bike can win on paper and still be the wrong choice for you. Ties are all marked; specs with no clear better/worse direction (e.g. displacement, wheel size) are never marked, only tinted where bikes differ.
Affiliate links - we may earn a commission from qualifying eBay purchases made through these links.
About this comparison tool
This tool puts up to four motorcycles side by side across their full specification sheets, drawn from a database of 43,000+ models and 1.60M+ individual specifications. Wherever a spec has a clear "better" direction - more power, less weight - the strongest figure in that row is highlighted automatically.
How to use it
Pick a make, model and year for each bike; the model and year lists update to match what you've selected. Two bikes are enough - use "Add another bike" for a third or fourth. Comparisons work across model years too, so you can compare a bike against its own earlier generation. Once you're happy with the lineup, use "Copy share link" to send it to someone else.
What gets compared
Specs are pulled from the same categories used throughout the site: engine and transmission (capacity, power, torque, gearbox), physical measures (weight, seat height, fuel and tank capacity), frame and dimensions, speed and acceleration, and brakes, suspension, frame and wheels (including tyres) - plus general information and maintenance data where it's on record for a bike.
How the highlighting works, and its limits
A highlighted cell means one bike has the clearly better raw number for that spec - more power, less weight, and so on. Fields where "better" genuinely depends on the rider - seat height above all - are deliberately never highlighted: a lower seat isn't automatically the right choice, it's a fit question only you can answer. Winning a row also isn't the same as winning the comparison - a bike can lead on paper in half the rows and still be the wrong bike for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare bikes from different categories, like a scooter against a superbike?
Yes - the tool doesn't restrict what you compare, though a highlighted spec means less when the two bikes aren't really doing the same job.
What happens if a spec is missing for one of the bikes?
It shows as "-" and is never highlighted as a winner - a missing figure never beats one that's actually reported, and never blocks the rest of the row.
Are older model years included?
Yes - each bike's year list covers every model year in the database, so you can compare this year's bike against an earlier generation of the same model.
How do I share a comparison?
Every comparison has its own stable URL - use "Copy share link", or just copy the address bar. The same bikes in the same order always produce the same link.