Honda TMX125 Alpha vs Kymco Kargador 150
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda TMX125 Alpha and the Kymco Kargador 150 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and KYMCO Philippines (KPI). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda TMX125 Alpha
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱57,300
- Est. monthly
- ₱2,388
Photo: Kymco Philippines, via kymco.com.ph.
Kymco Kargador 150
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱63,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱2,625
How they differ
- The Honda TMX125 Alpha is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱57,300, which is ₱5,700 (9%) below the Kymco Kargador 150 at ₱63,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the TMX125 Alpha is estimated at ₱2,388 a month against ₱2,625 for the Kargador 150, a difference of ₱237 a month.
- The Kargador 150 makes more power (11.3 PS against 9.7 PS for the TMX125 Alpha).
- The Kargador 150 has more torque (12.2 Nm against 9.1 Nm for the TMX125 Alpha).
- The Kargador 150 has the larger engine (150 cc against 125 cc for the TMX125 Alpha).
- The TMX125 Alpha has the lower seat at 759 mm, 21 mm below the Kargador 150, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Kargador 150 carries more fuel (14 L against 8.6 L for the TMX125 Alpha).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda TMX125 AlphaStandard, ₱57,300 | Kymco Kargador 150Standard, ₱63,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, OHV, Air-Cooled | SOHC, 4-stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 125 cc | 149.9 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 9.7 PS | 11.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 9.1 Nm | 12.2 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 5,500 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric/kick |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 62.5 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 5-speed Constant Mesh | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1904 mm | 2020 mm |
| Width (differs) | 754 mm | 780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1026 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1226 mm | 1295 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 759 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 156 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 113 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 8.6 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin Shock | Double rear shock absorbers with5 stage preload adjustment |
| Front brake (differs) | Mechanical Leading Trailing Drum | Drum |
| Rear brake (differs) | Mechanical Leading Trailing Drum | Drum |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.50 - 18 40L (With Tube) | 3.0-17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 2.75 - 18 48P (With Tube) | 3.0-17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | Spoke |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Analogue | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Bulb | n/a |
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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.