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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Yamaha Ray ZR 125

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB600F Hornet

Honda CB600F Hornet

ą§³700,000
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Yamaha Ray ZR 125

Yamaha Ray ZR 125

ą§³190,000
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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Yamaha Ray ZR 125 - Detailed Analysis

šŸļø Honda CB600F Hornet vs Yamaha Ray ZR 125 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet and Yamaha Ray ZR 125? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

šŸ’° Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CB600F Hornet is priced at 700,000 BDT while the Yamaha Ray ZR 125 costs 190,000 BDT. The Honda CB600F Hornet is 510,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

šŸ”§ Technical Specifications

The Honda CB600F Hornet features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Yamaha Ray ZR 125 comes with a N/Acc engine from Yamaha, positioning it well in the Scooter segment.

āš” Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Yamaha - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 700,000 BDT vs 190,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Scooter
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

šŸŽÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 700,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Yamaha Ray ZR 125 if Yamaha's reputation, Scooter features, and 190,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

šŸ† 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.

šŸ’” 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.

Honda CB600F Hornet
ą§³700,000
VS
Yamaha Ray ZR 125
ą§³190,000

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
4-stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
4-stroke, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
CVT
Transmission Type
Manual
CVT
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Automatic (CVT)
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Automatic (CVT)
Drive Type
Chain
CVT
Drive Type
Chain
CVT
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Brand
Honda
Yamaha
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Yamaha Ray ZR 125
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Yamaha Ray ZR 125
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Yamaha Ray ZR 125
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Yamaha Ray ZR 125
Model Year
1998
2025
Model Year
1998
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Scooter
Category/Type
Street Bike
Scooter
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Available (used)
Available
Status
Available (used)
Available
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Blue, Red, Black
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Blue, Red, Black
Battery Type
Lead-acid
MF (Maintenance Free)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
MF (Maintenance Free)
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Single
Seat Type
Split
Single
Handle Type
Standard
Underbone
Handle Type
Standard
Underbone
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Underbone
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Underbone
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Rectangular
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Rectangular

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
599.0
125.0
Displacement (cc)
599.0
125.0
Maximum Power
N/A
8.20
Maximum Power
N/A
8.20
Maximum Torque
N/A
9.70
Maximum Torque
N/A
9.70
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
8.2 HP
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
8.2 HP
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Number of Cylinders
4
1
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
65.0
52.4
Bore
65.0
52.4
Stroke
45.2
57.9
Stroke
45.2
57.9
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
52.4 x 57.9 mm
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
52.4 x 57.9 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Electric
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Electric
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Single Cylinder
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Single Cylinder
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 10W-30
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.076
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.076
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
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
Euro 4
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
3.6
0.9
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
0.9
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
5.2
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
5.2
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
15.0
45.0
Average Mileage
15.0
45.0
Mileage City
15
45
Mileage City
15
45
Mileage Highway
20
50
Mileage Highway
20
50
Load Capacity
180
130
Load Capacity
180
130
Battery Capacity
128.0
125.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
125.0
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
~230 km (full tank)
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
~230 km (full tank)
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
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
220226
95
Top Speed
220226
95
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~6 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~15 sec (estimated)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~15 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
6
N/A
Number of Gears
6
N/A
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Automatic (CVT)
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Automatic (CVT)
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
6-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Belt Drive
Primary Drive
Chain
Belt Drive
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Belt Drive
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Belt Drive
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Belt Drive
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Belt Drive
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
20000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2055
1800
Overall Length
2055
1800
Overall Width
745
685
Overall Width
745
685
Overall Height
1070
1080
Overall Height
1070
1080
Wheelbase
1425
1260
Wheelbase
1425
1260
Ground Clearance
140
135
Ground Clearance
140
135
Seat Height
790
780
Seat Height
790
780
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
N/A
Kerb Weight
198.0
108.0
Kerb Weight
198.0
108.0
Gross Weight
198
108
Gross Weight
198
108
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~2.5 kg
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~2.5 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Front Brake Size
296.0
220.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
220.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
130.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
130.0
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
No
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
No
Brake Pad Life
15000
10000
Brake Pad Life
15000
10000
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
60ā€“0 km/h in ~22 m (estimated)
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
60ā€“0 km/h in ~22 m (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
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Swingarm with Hydraulic Shock
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Swingarm with Hydraulic Shock
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
90.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
90.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
80.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
80.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate
Climbing Ability
N/A
Moderate

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
90/90-12
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
90/90-12
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
90/90-12
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
90/90-12
Front Wheel Size
17
12
Front Wheel Size
17
12
Rear Wheel Size
17
12
Rear Wheel Size
17
12
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies
IRC (stock)
Tyre Brand
Varies
IRC (stock)
Tyre Life
20000
15000
Tyre Life
20000
15000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
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
12V
Battery Rating
12V
12V
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
10001500
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
10001500
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
No
Charging Port
N/A
No
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 (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Digital
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
No
Wind Protection
Minimal
No
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
Mid-set
N/A
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
Under-seat storage
Storage Compartments
No
Under-seat storage
Under Seat Storage
No
Yes
Under Seat Storage
No
Yes

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
190000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
190000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
190000.00 BDT
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
190000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
1000012000
Registration Cost
4000050000
1000012000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
20003000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
20003000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Yes (authorized dealers)
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Yes (authorized dealers)
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Yamaha Motor Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Yamaha Motor Bangladesh
Service Cost
50008000
10001500
Service Cost
50008000
10001500
Running Cost
Medium
Very Low
Running Cost
Medium
Very Low

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
5,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
5,000 km
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Excellent
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Excellent
Service Intervals
5000
3000
Service Intervals
5000
3000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years or 20,000 km
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years or 20,000 km
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