The 2026 Yamaha Delight 125 is a practical urban scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking affordable, reliable transportation. Its efficient single-cylinder engine delivers smooth power for city riding while maintaining excellent fuel economy. Known for its simplicity, low maintenance costs, and user-friendly handling, it excels as an economical daily commuter solution.
The 2026 Honda SH Mode 125 is a compact automatic scooter for urban commuters and new riders. Its liquid-cooled 125cc single makes 11.3 hp and 12.1 Nm through a belt-drive automatic. At 118 kg with a 765 mm seat, it is one of the lighter 125 scooters, and a USB socket and 5.6-litre tank suit short daily trips.
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 Yamaha Delight 125: Built purely for short urban hops, commuting, and errand-running rather than any kind of performance riding.
2026 Honda SH Mode 125: Built for urban commuting and short errands-efficient, easy-parking city transport at over 100mpg with USB and underseat practicality.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Yamaha Delight 125 if you want lighter weight. Choose the 2026 Honda SH Mode 125 if you want more power and a lower seat. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Yamaha Delight 125 | 2026 Honda SH Mode 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Matt Grey, Trendy Red, Milky White | Black Poseidon Metallic, Pearl Jasmin White, Candy Noble Red, Matte Techno Silver Metallic |
| Comments | - | USB. |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) | 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | ✓1.90 litres/100 km (52.6 km/l or 123.80 mpg) | 2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg) |
| Bore x Stroke | 52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) | 53.5 x 55.5 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | TCI | Fully transistorised electronic |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump | - |
| CO2 Emissions | - | 49 CO2 g/km |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 8.3 HP (6.1 kW) @ 7000 RPM | ✓11.3 HP (8.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM | ✓12.1 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.0822 HP/kg (wet) | 0.0958 HP/kg (wet) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Underbone | Under bone |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks with hydraulic damping 31mm |
| Rear Suspension | Unit Swing, monoshock | Unit swingarm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 81 mm (3.2 inches) | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 68 mm (2.7 inches) | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | - | 27.0° |
| Trail | - | 68 mm (2.7 inches) |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-10 | 100/90-14 |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | - | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1275 mm (50.2 inches) | 1305 mm (51.4 inches) |
| Overall Length | 1805 mm (71.1 inches) | 1950 mm (76.8 inches) |
| Overall Width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1160 mm (45.7 inches) | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | ✓765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Wet Weight | ✓101.0 kg (222.7 pounds) | 118.0 kg (260.1 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.50 litres (1.45 US gallons) | ✓5.60 litres (1.48 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | - | 0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt | Belt |
| Clutch | - | Automatic Centrifugal Clutch, Dry |
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