Should you opt for a budget-friendly Honda Future or splurge on a Yamaha Latte?

Between a manual motorcycle and a scooter, which is the better choice for users?

Comparing Honda Future and Yamaha Latte 125 motorcycles

Honda Future 125

Yamaha Latte

Price comparison

 

25.5 – 31 million VND

 

37.9 million VND

 

Comparison in Design

– Sporty – Robust – Elegant Honda Future stands out in the market with its elegant and robust design. – Practical

– Feminine

– Modern

Yamaha Latte's design targets modern office workers or housewives.

Comparison in Utility

– Sleek, sporty design, exceptionally sophisticated, providing a strong sensation to the rider– Comes in 6 diverse colors suitable for different styles– Spacious 12-liter compartment, easily accommodating a full-face helmet or two half-face helmets– Convenient side hooks for hanging items during shopping– Mudguard offers excellent protection even in rainy conditions– Halogen headlights provide ample brightness in low-light conditions. The positioning lights and turn signals enhance safety on the road – Spacious 37-liter compartment with a front hook for hanging items.

– Smartkey for enhanced safety and convenience with various functions

– Front-mounted fuel tank for easy refueling

In general, Yamaha Latte offers users a contemporary design and numerous convenient features.

Comparison in Engine Performance

 

Honda Future 125 is equipped with a 125cc engine, powerful comparable to scooters on the market

– Maximum power of 7.08KW at 7,500 RPM

– Maximum torque of 10.6 Nm at 5,500 RPM

 

Honda Future is a powerful and robust scooter, with decent speed

Yamaha Latte provides users with a 125cc engine, bluecore with a new starting system

– Maximum power of 8.1 horsepower

– Maximum torque of 9.7 Nm

Overall, Yamaha Latte has a solid and robust engine, suitable for the riding habits of women.

Comparison in Performance

 

– Smooth engine start, although in winter mornings, it's harder to start, users often need to kickstart frequently– Shifting from neutral to first gear is quite challenging and jerky, making first-time riders nervous– Shifting from first to second gear is not smooth either, mainly used for steep inclines, seems less utilized– Shifting from second to third gear remains not smooth, third gear is powerful, less used in city conditions, except when encountering traffic lights– Shifting from third to fourth gear still feels uneasy, overall Honda Future's gear system appears difficult to shiftThe acceleration is extremely fast and powerful, equipped with a 125cc engine, thus easily reaching speeds of 60 km/h without much difficulty, higher speeds are also easy to achieve, reaching a maximum speed of 110 km/h– Integrated disc brake system with smooth rear drum brake, hence, ensuring safety when traveling at high speeds.– Suspension is quite good, with excellent shock absorption, providing a smooth ride, hardly any excessive vibration

 

– Uses non-slip tires for both front and rear wheels, front wheel diameter 12 inches, rear wheel 10 inches, and uses 90mm wide tires – providing a smooth and safe riding experience

– Sensitive and quick start thanks to the newly equipped starting system.

– Light acceleration, but not overly powerful, however, very stable when moving

– Disc brake system is quite safe, the ride is also smooth

– However, slightly bumpy, due to the rather simple suspension system

– Uses halogen lights, but the quality is quite good, effectively meeting observation needs in low-light environments.

In general, the Yamaha Latte motorcycle offers users a vehicle that is both safe and powerful.

Comparison in Fuel Consumption

1.5 liters/100 km 1.9 liters/100 km

Conclusion

As the leading scooter model on the market, Honda Future is truly the choice in the scooter segment in the Vietnamese marketGiven its price, Honda Future is still considered relatively high compared to what the bike offers to users Yamaha Latte is a versatile, convenient scooter especially suitable for young women. With top modern equipment on scooters and its price, the Latte is worth the investment.