Honda Vario vs Modenas Karisma 125S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern features and equipment Refined and fuel-efficient engine Aggressive and modern design Read More	Sporty looks Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine Agile handling   Read More
Things we don't like	Low ground clearance Thin rear seat Read More	ABS and CBS are missing Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	149.3 cc	124.8 cc
Maximum Power	12.9 hp	9.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.5 L	5.1 L
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10:1
Bore X Stroke	57.3 mm x 57.9 mm	52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Belt Drive
Maximum Torque	13.4 Nm	10 Nm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Engine Type	Single Cylinder. 4-Stroke, 2 Valve SOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Automatic, Centrifugal Dry Type	Dry, Centrifugal
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5000 rpm	6000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Scooter
Width	679 mm	670 mm
Seat Height	769 mm	770 mm
Length	1919 mm	1890 mm
Ground Clearance	132 mm	120 mm
Seating Capacity	2	--
Height	1062 mm	1120 mm
Kerb Weight	112 kg	108 kg
Wheel Base	1280 mm	1250 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	0.9 L	--

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Box	Variable Speed	Variable Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	5 Ah	7 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS	No	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Street Street	Street Street
Shutter Lock	No	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Underbone Underbone	Underbone Underbone
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No