Versus: Honda PS125i vs Honda SH125

Reasons to buy Honda PS125i

Reasons to buy Honda SH125

• Although the models has been dropped from the Honda range, good deals are still to be had on new bikes at dealers

• It offers excellent fuel economy of 133.9mpg, aided by Idle Stop technology. Stop for three seconds and the engine cuts out. Open the throttle again, and away you go.

• Styling is similar to the SH125 so that shouldn't put you off

• You get a colour-coded top box as standard

• The liquid-cooled, fuel injected engine produces a claimed 13.5hp, more than most 125cc scooters

• Styling is conservative, yet modern and sleek without making you look like a geek

• It'll do around 70mph so it's good for dual carriageway use and the odd motorway blast

• ABS is available for an extra £150

      Price: £2,850
      Capacity: 125cc
      Power: 13.5hp
      Dry weight: 135kg 
      Seat height: 800mm

      Price: £2,850 (ABS £3,000)
      Capacity: 125cc
      Power: 11.6hp
      Wet weight: 134kg 
      Seat height: 799mm