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Naked // Manual // 2025 // CBT Legal

Honda
CB125 Hornet

Hornet DNA, learner-legal capacity.

Power

14.7 bhp

Weight

124kg

Top Speed

76 mph

From New

£3,499

Profile silhouette

17" cast aluminium · seat 790 mm

Colour palette

  • Mat Pearl Agile Blue
  • Pearl Smoky Grey
  • Grand Prix Red

Range & economy

Tank10 litres
Economy115 mpg
Realistic range~253 mi
Annual fuel @ 4,000 mi: 229

All-new 2025 Hornet 125 brings the styling and stance of the CB750 Hornet down to learner size. Steel diamond frame, sharp LED headlight cluster, and a full LCD dash. The freshest face in the CBT class.

Who it's for

Riders who want the Hornet family aggression on an A1 licence.

Pros

  • Brand-new 2025 model
  • Diamond frame chassis
  • Honda dealer network
  • Full LED lighting

Cons

  • Limited launch supply
  • LCD rather than TFT dash

Suitability

commuter

7/10

sport

7/10

comfort

6/10

value

7/10

style

6/10

Full Specifications

Engine
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
124cc
Power
14.7 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
8.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm
Top speed
76 mph
Fuel economy
115 mpg
Fuel capacity
10 litres
Weight
124 kg (wet)
Seat height
790 mm
Transmission
5-speed manual
ABS
Dual-channel ABS
Brakes
Front: 276mm disc. Rear: 220mm disc.
Suspension
Front: 31mm USD. Rear: monoshock.
Wheels & tyres
17" cast aluminium
Service interval
8,000 miles / 12 months
Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Insurance group
Group 10
Available colours
Mat Pearl Agile Blue, Pearl Smoky Grey, Grand Prix Red
Price new
£3,499
Price used
£2,900 – £3,300
CBT legal?
Yes
Keepable post-licence?
No — learners only

True cost of owning a CB125 Hornet

Estimates for a 25-year-old with one year of CBT licence holding, riding 4,000 miles a year in Zone 2 London. Adjust for your own circumstances.

insurance

£500 / year (third-party fire & theft, 25 yr old, London)

tax

£25 / year (motorcycles ≤150cc)

mot

£29.65 / year (compulsory from year 3)

fuel

~£229 / year at 4,000 mi (£1.45/L)

service

~£165 / minor service

Day-one essentials

ECE 22.06 full-face helmet

£120 – £400

CE Level 2 armoured jacket

£150 – £350

Disc lock + reminder cable

£35 – £75

Sold Secure Gold chain + ground anchor

£90 – £180

Tail-pack 25L

£75 – £160

All-weather cover + bike socks

£30 – £80

Best for

  • Hornet family fans
  • CBT to A2 pathway
  • City and B-roads

Insider trivia

  • Launched at EICMA 2024.
  • First sub-300cc Hornet since the original CB-1 era.
  • Built in Honda's Brazilian facility.

Owner FAQs

Can I ride the CB125 Hornet on a CBT?
Yes — the Honda CB125 Hornet is fully CBT-legal in the UK. With L-plates and a valid DL196 you can ride it for two years before progressing to A1, A2, or full A.
What licence do I need to take L-plates off the CB125 Hornet?
You need an A1 (17+), A2 (19+) or full A (24+) licence and Module 1 / 2 pass — this 125 itself is restricted to learners.
Is the CB125 Hornet reliable?
Honda has a 2 years unlimited mileage warranty on the CB125 Hornet. Launched at EICMA 2024.
What is the real-world range?
Claimed economy is 115 mpg and the tank is 10 litres, giving a theoretical range of 253 miles. Real-world budget around 80% of that.
What insurance group is the CB125 Hornet?
Group 10. As a rough guide, a 25-year-old in zone 2 London with no claims pays around £500 per year third-party fire & theft.
Is the CB125 Hornet good for delivery / courier work?
It's possible, but a scooter like the PCX 125 or SH125i is the standard courier choice. Manual gearboxes slow down stop-start delivery work.

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Don't have your CBT yet?

You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the CB125 Hornet on UK roads.

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