Benelli RFS 150i vs Honda RS125
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli RFS 150i and the Honda RS125 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli RFS 150i
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱88,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,700
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda RS125
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱77,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,208
How they differ
- The Honda RS125 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱77,000, which is ₱11,800 (13%) below the Benelli RFS 150i at ₱88,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the RS125 is estimated at ₱3,208 a month against ₱3,700 for the RFS 150i, a difference of ₱492 a month.
- The RFS 150i makes more power (15.4 PS against 9.7 PS for the RS125).
- The RFS 150i has more torque (13.5 Nm against 9.6 Nm for the RS125).
- The RFS 150i has the larger engine (150 cc against 125 cc for the RS125).
- The RS125 has the lower seat at 767 mm, 20 mm below the RFS 150i, which matters for shorter riders.
- The RFS 150i is the heavier bike (131 kg against 104 kg for the RS125).
- The RFS 150i carries more fuel (4.8 L against 3.9 L for the RS125).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli RFS 150iStandard, ₱88,800 | Honda RS125Standard, ₱77,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC | 4-stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air-Cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 149.8 cc | 125 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 15.4 PS | 9.7 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 13.5 Nm | 9.55 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7000 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | PGM-FI |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 67.5 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | Manual, 4-speed Constant Mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2010 mm | 1909 mm |
| Width (differs) | 675 mm | 685 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1150 mm | 987 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1325 mm | 1228 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 787 mm | 767 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 160 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 131 kg | 104 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 4.8 L | 3.9 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 88 mm travel | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable, 27 mm travel | Twin Shock |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc, 240 mm | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 220 mm | Mechanical Leading Trailing Drum |
| Front tyre (differs) | 70/90-17 | 70/90 - 17 M/C 38P (With Tube) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 110/70-17 | 80/90 - 17 M/C 50P (With Tube) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | Wire Spoke |
| Frame (differs) | Backbone | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Analogue |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Bulb |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.