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Hero CD vs Honda CB 125

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Hero CD

Hero CD

৳110,000,130,000
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Honda CB 125

Honda CB 125

৳425,000,445,000
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Hero CD vs Honda CB 125 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Hero CD vs Honda CB 125 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Hero CD and Honda CB 125? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Hero CD is priced at 110,000,130,000 BDT while the Honda CB 125 costs 425,000,445,000 BDT. The Honda CB 125 is 315,000,315,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Hero CD features a N/Acc engine from Hero, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The Honda CB 125 comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Hero vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 110,000,130,000 BDT vs 425,000,445,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Hero CD if you prefer Hero's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 110,000,130,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 125 if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 425,000,445,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Hero
Honda
Brand
Hero
Honda
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 125
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 125
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 125 (CB125R)
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 125 (CB125R)
Model Year
N/A
2024
Model Year
N/A
2024
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Thailand/Europe (varies by import)
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Thailand/Europe (varies by import)
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Imported, not officially available
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Imported, not officially available
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Black, Red, Blue, Grey (varies by year/import)
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Black, Red, Blue, Grey (varies by year/import)
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Maintenance-free (MF)
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Maintenance-free (MF)
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Single seat
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Single seat
Handle Type
Standard
Pipe
Handle Type
Standard
Pipe
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Diamond frame
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Diamond frame
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Aluminum, cast
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Aluminum, cast

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
97.2
124.9
Displacement (cc)
97.2
124.9
Maximum Power
7.60
14.70
Maximum Power
7.60
14.70
Maximum Torque
7.50
11.60
Maximum Torque
7.50
11.60
Peak Power
7.7 HP
14.7 HP
Peak Power
7.7 HP
14.7 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Valve Configuration
OHC
DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Valve Configuration
OHC
DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
50.0
57.3
Bore
50.0
57.3
Stroke
49.5
48.4
Stroke
49.5
48.4
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
57.3 x 48.4 mm
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
57.3 x 48.4 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
11.3:1
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
11.3:1
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electronic
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electronic
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Single cylinder
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Single cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-30 (recommended)
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-30 (recommended)
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
10000
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric start
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric start
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
0.11 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
0.11 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
Euro 5/BS6
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
Euro 5/BS6
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
1.1
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
1.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
10.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
10.1
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
60.0
42.0
Average Mileage
60.0
42.0
Mileage City
60
42
Mileage City
60
42
Mileage Highway
60
48
Mileage Highway
60
48
Load Capacity
N/A
150
Load Capacity
N/A
150
Battery Capacity
12.0
124.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
124.0
Range
~600 km (est.)
450 km (estimated)
Range
~600 km (est.)
450 km (estimated)
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
No
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
No
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
90
115
Top Speed
90
115
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~12 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~12 sec (estimated)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
4
6
Number of Gears
4
6
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
N/A
Standard
Gear Ratios
N/A
Standard
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1500020000
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
1500020000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
2015
Overall Length
N/A
2015
Overall Width
N/A
820
Overall Width
N/A
820
Overall Height
N/A
1055
Overall Height
N/A
1055
Wheelbase
N/A
1345
Wheelbase
N/A
1345
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Ground Clearance
N/A
140
Seat Height
N/A
816
Seat Height
N/A
816
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
107.0
130.0
Kerb Weight
107.0
130.0
Gross Weight
107
130
Gross Weight
107
130
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
~2 kg
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
~2 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Front Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic disc
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
220.0
ABS Type
No
Dual-channel ABS
ABS Type
No
Dual-channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Braking Distance
N/A
40 m (100–0 km/h, estimated)
Braking Distance
N/A
40 m (100–0 km/h, estimated)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
41 mm USD fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
41 mm USD fork
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Mono shock, 10-step preload adjustable
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Mono shock, 10-step preload adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
110.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
110.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies by import
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies by import
Tyre Life
N/A
1000015000
Tyre Life
N/A
1000015000
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy
Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
12V
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
12V
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
20003000
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
20003000
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
No
Yes (LED)
DRL
No
Yes (LED)
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog
Digital
Display Type
Analog
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
No
Digital
Clock
No
Digital
Pass Light Switch
No
Yes
Pass Light Switch
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Analog
Digital
Trip Meter
Analog
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳110,000,130,000
৳425,000,445,000
Regular Price
৳110,000,130,000
৳425,000,445,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
20000
1200015000
Registration Cost
20000
1200015000
Insurance Cost
15002500
1200015000
Insurance Cost
15002500
1200015000
EMI Options
Available through dealers
Not officially available
EMI Options
Available through dealers
Not officially available
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
Not officially available in Bangladesh
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Running Cost
Very Low
Low
Running Cost
Very Low
Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km (typical)
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
10,000 km (typical)
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (imported)
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (imported)
Service Intervals
3000
5000
Service Intervals
3000
5000
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A (imported)
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A (imported)
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