Both Hondas share engines from the same family, liquid cooling and automatic practicality - but they answer different questions. The Air Blade 160 is built around pace; the Lead 125 around cargo. Figures below are Honda Vietnam’s own (retrieved 23 September 2026).
The numbers side by side
| Air Blade 160 | Lead 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156.9 cc, liquid-cooled | 124.8 cc, liquid-cooled |
| Max power | 11.2 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 8.22 kW @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 14.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 11.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm |
| Kerb weight | 113 kg | 114 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 760 mm |
| Claimed economy | 2.23 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km |
| Fuel tank | 4.4 L | 6.0 L |
| Underseat storage | (not published as a headline figure) | 37 L - two full helmets |
| ABS | (not listed as standard) | ABS version available |
What the numbers mean
- Performance: the 160 has a clear advantage in both power and torque - the difference you feel carrying a passenger or overtaking outside the city.
- Range: the Lead’s 6.0-litre tank is the biggest in this group; despite similar consumption figures it goes noticeably further between fills.
- Storage: no contest - the Lead’s 37-litre bay holds two full-face helmets. If you carry things daily, the Lead wins on usability alone (see the storage comparison).
- Safety: the Lead is offered with ABS - see which scooters have ABS in Vietnam.
Which should you choose?
Air Blade 160 for pace, motorway confidence and looks. Lead 125 for storage, range and the lower 760 mm seat. Renting? The Air Blade category has a published rate at Nguyen Tu (200,000 VND/day, 800,000 VND/week, 1,400,000 VND/month); for the Lead, contact us to confirm current availability.