Both of these are premium Honda scooters, and both carry SH DNA - but they are aimed at different riders and different budgets. All figures come from Honda Vietnam’s official model pages (retrieved 23 September 2026).

Engine and performance

The SH Mode 125 uses a 124.8 cc liquid-cooled eSP+ engine with 8.2 kW at 8,500 rpm and 11.7 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The SH160i’s 156.9 cc liquid-cooled eSP+ unit produces 12.4 kW at 8,500 rpm and 14.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm - roughly 50 percent more power and substantially more torque, delivered slightly higher in the rev range. The SH Mode is a comfortable city scooter; the SH160i has genuine open-road pace for longer Hanoi-to-province runs.

Fuel economy

Honda’s published figures: SH Mode 125 at 2.16 litres/100 km from a 5.6-litre tank; SH160i at 2.34 litres/100 km from a 7-litre tank. The SH Mode is more economical per kilometre, but the SH’s larger tank means fewer stops overall - see our fuel economy comparison for the full class picture.

Size, weight and seat height

The SH Mode weighs 116 kg with a 765 mm seat - accessible to nearly everyone. The SH160i weighs 134 kg with a 799 mm seat - the tallest and heaviest combination in the mainstream premium class. Shorter riders should try both seats before deciding; our seat height comparison puts the numbers side by side.

Equipment and safety

SH Mode: 4.2-inch TFT display, smart key, USB-C, 18.5 L underseat storage, front ABS on the Sport, Special and Premium versions, 16-inch front wheel. SH160i: 4.2-inch TFT with Bluetooth phone connectivity (SH160i), smart key, USB-C, 28 L underseat storage, ABS on both wheels plus Honda’s HSTC traction control on ABS versions, 16-inch wheels front and rear. The SH160i is the only one of the two with two-wheel ABS and traction control.

Price

Honda’s published list prices: 66,361,091 VND for the SH Mode versions shown, versus 104,490,000 VND for the SH160i Sport version. That gap of roughly 38 million VND is the real decision - see our premium scooter overview for where each sits in the market.

Verdict

Choose the SH Mode 125 if you ride mostly in the city, want a lower seat and lighter chassis, and like the badge at a lower price. Choose the SH160i if you ride longer distances, carry a pillion, want two-wheel ABS with traction control, and accept a taller, heavier machine. Neither is among Nguyen Tu’s price-published rental models - contact us to confirm current availability of either.