Honda TMX125 Alpha vs Motorstar Star-X 175
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda TMX125 Alpha and the Motorstar Star-X 175 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Eastworld Motor Industries Corporation (EMIC). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda TMX125 Alpha
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱57,300
- Est. monthly
- ₱2,388
Photo: Motorstar (EMIC), via motorstar.ph.
Motorstar Star-X 175
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱45,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱1,909
How they differ
- The Motorstar Star-X 175 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱45,800, which is ₱11,500 (20%) below the Honda TMX125 Alpha at ₱57,300.
- On installment at our default terms, the Star-X 175 is estimated at ₱1,909 a month against ₱2,388 for the TMX125 Alpha, a difference of ₱479 a month.
- The TMX125 Alpha is the heavier bike (113 kg against 106 kg for the Star-X 175).
- The Star-X 175 carries more fuel (8.9 L against 8.6 L for the TMX125 Alpha).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda TMX125 AlphaStandard, ₱57,300 | Motorstar Star-X 175Standard, ₱45,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, OHV, Air-Cooled | 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement (differs) | 125 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 9.7 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 9.1 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | n/a |
| Fuel system | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric and kick |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 62.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 5-speed Constant Mesh | 4-speed, 4-down shift pattern |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1904 mm | 2010 mm |
| Width (differs) | 754 mm | 740 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1026 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1226 mm | 1290 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 759 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 156 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 113 kg | 106 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 8.6 L | 8.9 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin Shock | Dual shocks |
| 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) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 2.75 - 18 48P (With Tube) | 3.00 x 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Single cradle |
| 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.