Yamaha Fs1 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fs1 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Yamaha Fs1: ~1.5 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: figures vary slightly by market year and restriction; unrestricted versions produced up to ~4–5 hp) hp, ~59 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 45–50 km/h (stock; restricted to legal limits in most markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub: 8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95–100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fs1
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
1.5 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
2 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
59 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~1.5 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: figures vary slightly by market year and restriction; unrestricted versions produced up to ~4–5 hp)
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~2.0 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; official figures rarely published for this class)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
45–50 km/h (stock; restricted to legal limits in most markets)
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
~59 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (50–65 km/L typical real-world average)
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fs1
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you buy smart and budget realistically."
Pros
+Iconic two-stroke character
+Strong enthusiast parts support
+Lightweight and nimble handling
Cons
−Most examples need work
−Powerband demands attention
−Electrics frequently corroded
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
7.8/10
"Brilliant urban runabout that's overpriced but worth every penny."
Pros
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Upright comfortable ergonomics
Cons
−Underpowered on faster roads
−Suspension too soft overall
−Overpriced used market currently
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