Honda Vario 160
Honda Vario 160
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Modenas Karisma 125S
Modenas Karisma 125S
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Honda Vario 160 vs Modenas Karisma 125S Comparison

Overview: Vario 160 vs Karisma 125S

Key Features

Start Option Electric Kick & Electric
Maximum Power 15 hp 9.3 hp
Displacement 156.9 cc 124.8 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.2/5
5 reviews
4.42/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • An aggressive competitor in the market

    The Honda Vario 160 has proven to be an aggressive competitor in the market in a short time. It features futuristic and sharp styling similar to...

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    Amir Hakim Aug 19, 2025 for Honda Vario 160
  • A fuss-free, basic automatic commuter

    The Modenas Karisma 125S can bait any upstart young rider who is on the lookout for a fuss-free, basic automatic commuter along with enough...

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    Muhammad May 08, 2025 for Modenas Karisma 125S

From The Experts

Things we like
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Sporty looks

Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine

Agile handling

 

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Things we don't like
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ABS and CBS are missing

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 156.9 cc 124.8 cc
Maximum Power 15 hp 9.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.5 L 5.1 L
Compression Ratio 12:01 10:1
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Drive Type Belt Drive Belt Drive
Maximum Torque 13.8 Nm 10 Nm
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4 Valves, Liquid Cooled, Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Clutch Type Automatic, Centrifugal, Dry Type Dry, Centrifugal
Bore X Stroke 60 mm x 55.5 mm 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Valve Configuration SOHC SOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
No. Of Cylinder 1 1
RPM at Maximum Torque 7000 rpm 6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 8500 rpm 7500 rpm
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Dimension

Category Scooter Scooter
Seating Capacity 2 --
Kerb Weight 119 kg 108 kg
Wheel Base 1278 mm 1250 mm
Height 1088 mm 1120 mm
Length 1929 mm 1890 mm
Seat Height 778 mm 770 mm
Ground Clearance 138 mm 120 mm
Width 695 mm 670 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Full Transisterized --
Start Option Electric Kick & Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI --

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm Mono Shock
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 120/70 R14 90/90 R14
Front Tyre 100/80 R14 80/90 R14
Rear Wheel Size R14 R14
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Tubeless
Front Wheel Size R14 R14

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type CVT CVT
Gear Box Variable Speed Variable Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity -- 7 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS Yes --
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes No
Launch Control No No
Leg Guards No No
Engine Immobilizer No --
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Traction Control -- No
Riding Modes -- Street Street
Stability Control -- No
Shutter Lock -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Analog Analog
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer -- No
Navigator -- No
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Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Straight Dual Straight Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Type Enhanced Smart Architecture Frame Enhanced Smart Architecture Frame Underbone Underbone
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Material -- Alloy Alloy

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Drum Drum

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats No No

Honda Vario 160 vs Modenas Karisma 125S FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Vario 160 vs Karisma 125S?

The Vario 160 comes with a ground clearance of 138 mm , on the other hand the Karisma 125S comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , hence the Honda Vario 160 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Vario 160 vs Karisma 125S dimension size comparison?

The Vario 160 dimension are 1929 mm length, 695 mm width, 1088 mm height while the Karisma 125S Dimensions are 1890 mm length, 670 mm width, 1120 mm height. Hence, the Vario 160 is more longer, Vario 160 is more wider and Karisma 125S is more higher.

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