2026 Honda SH125I vs 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125 - Spec Comparison
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2026 Honda SH125I
The 2026 Honda SH125I is a premium big-wheeled city scooter with smart features. Its liquid-cooled 124.9cc single makes 12.9 hp and 12 Nm through an automatic belt drive, for a top speed of about 114.3 km/h. Smart Key, a USB charger, traction control, ABS, a 799 mm seat and 7-litre tank are standard.
2026 Yamaha NMAX 125
The 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125 is a commuter scooter for city riders and learners on a 125 licence. Its liquid-cooled 125cc single makes 12.2 hp, with stop-start, traction control, ABS and a smart key. A 765 mm seat and 131 kg weight keep it easy to handle in traffic, and the 7.1-litre tank gives a useful range between fill-ups.
2026 Honda SH125I vs 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125: the key differences
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
- The 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125 has a 34 mm lower seat (765 vs 799 mm), which helps shorter riders.
2026 Honda SH125I: Built for urban commuting and short errands-weaving traffic, easy parking, with underseat and top-box storage plus 107 mpg economy.
2026 Yamaha NMAX 125: Built for urban commuting and errands-efficient, easy to park, with underseat storage and superb 100+ mpg economy for daily city travel.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125 if you want a lower seat. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Honda SH125I | 2026 Yamaha NMAX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Pearl Falcon Gray, Mat Pearl Cool White, Mat Pearl Pacific Blue, Pearl Night Star Black, Coal Black, Hyper Red | Ruby Red, Deep Blue, Milky White |
| Comments | Honda Smart Key, USB charger, Traction Control. | Start and Stop engine. Traction Control. Smart Key System. |
| Carrying capacity | Top box, 28 L underseat storage | Underseat storage |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches) | 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | ✓2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg) | ✓2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg) |
| Bore x Stroke | 53.5 x 55.5 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches) | 52.0 x 58.7 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised | TCI |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Lubrication System | - | Wet sump |
| Performance | ||
| Power | ✓12.9 HP (9.5 kW) @ 8250 RPM | 12.2 HP (8.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | ✓12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM | 11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.1049 HP/kg (dry) | 0.0931 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | 114.3 km/h (71.0 mph) | - |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Tubular steel underbone | Underbone |
| Front Suspension | 33mm telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual-damper unit swingarm | Unit Swing, monoshock |
| Front Wheel Travel | 89 mm (3.5 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 83 mm (3.3 inches) | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.0° | - |
| Trail | 85 mm (3.3 inches) | - |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS. |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | - |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-16 | 110/70-13 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-16 | 130/70-13 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2090 mm (82.3 inches) | 1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall Width | 730 mm (28.7 inches) | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1130 mm (44.5 inches) | 1160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Seat Height | 799 mm (31.5 inches) | ✓765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Dry weight | 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | 133.9 kg (295.2 pounds) | ✓131.0 kg (288.8 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) | ✓7.10 litres (1.88 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts) | - |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt | Belt |
| Clutch | Automatic, centrifugal | - |
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