Honda SP 125 On-Road Price in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹92,966 to ₹1,00,193 on-road across 2 variants, including Tamil Nadu road tax, 5-year third-party insurance and registration. Tamil Nadu is the 3rd cheapest of 8 major states to register this bike.
Ex-showroom prices verified June 2026 · Road tax slabs as of June 2026
Honda SP 125
Honda's evolved 125cc commuter — fuel injection, OBD2, CBS, and Honda reliability.
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Honda SP 125 Variant Prices in Tamil Nadu
Every variant with Tamil Nadu road tax applied. The EMI column assumes a 20% down payment on the on-road price and a 3-year loan at 10.5% — adjust any of those in the calculator above, or model a different loan in the vehicle loan EMI calculator.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Road tax (Tamil Nadu) | On-road | EMI (3yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum | ₹78,900 | ₹6,312 (8%) | ₹92,966 | ₹2,417 |
| Disc CBS | ₹85,500 | ₹6,840 (8%) | ₹1,00,193 | ₹2,605 |
What Makes Up the On-Road Price in Tamil Nadu
Taking the Disc CBS at ₹85,500 ex-showroom, here is exactly what Tamil Nadu and the insurer add on top:
| Component | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹85,500 | Manufacturer price, Delhi |
| Tamil Nadu road tax | ₹6,840 | 8% of ex-showroom |
| Third-party insurance (5 yr) | ₹3,570 | IRDAI-fixed, 76–150cc band — paid upfront |
| Own-damage cover (1 yr) | ₹1,283 | ~1.5% of ex-showroom, estimate |
| Registration & smart card | ₹3,000 | RTO fee, HSRP, estimate |
| On-road price | ₹1,00,193 | Total payable |
Tamil Nadu note: +₹500 road-safety tax on top. EVs exempt.
Why Insurance Costs What It Does on a 124cc Machine
This is where two-wheeler pricing diverges sharply from cars. Third-party cover is compulsory, and since September 2018 a new two-wheeler must be insured for five years of third-party liability upfront. IRDAI fixes that premium by engine capacity rather than by price:
| Engine capacity | 5-year TP premium | Applies here? |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 75cc | ₹2,690 | — |
| 76–150cc | ₹3,570 | Yes |
| 151–350cc | ₹6,830 | — |
| Above 350cc | ₹14,020 | — |
The SP 125 is 124cc, so it sits in the 76–150cc band at ₹3,570. Added to own-damage cover of ₹1,283, total insurance is ₹4,853 — 4.8% of the on-road price. Because the third-party half is a flat amount, it weighs far more heavily on an inexpensive commuter than on a large-capacity machine, and it is the main reason a ₹60,000 bike rarely leaves the showroom under ₹70,000.
SP 125 On-Road Price: Tamil Nadu vs Other States
The same Disc CBS, registered in eight different states. The spread between cheapest and dearest is ₹6,840 on an identical machine:
| State | Road tax | On-road price | vs Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | ₹3,420 (4%) | ₹96,773 | −₹3,420 |
| Rajasthan | ₹5,130 (6%) | ₹98,483 | −₹1,710 |
| Tamil Nadu (this page) | ₹6,840 (8%) | ₹1,00,193 | — |
| Delhi | ₹6,840 (8%) | ₹1,00,193 | — |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹6,840 (8%) | ₹1,00,193 | — |
| Maharashtra | ₹9,405 (11%) | ₹1,02,758 | +₹2,565 |
| Karnataka | ₹10,260 (12%) | ₹1,03,613 | +₹3,420 |
| Telangana | ₹10,260 (12%) | ₹1,03,613 | +₹3,420 |
Two-wheeler road tax ranges from a flat 4% in Gujarat to 12–13% in Karnataka and Telangana, and because the insurance and registration components are effectively fixed, road tax is the only part of the on-road price that moves when you cross a state line.
Financing the SP 125 in Tamil Nadu
At ₹1,00,193 on-road, the loan maths on the Disc CBS:
| Down payment | Loan amount | EMI (3yr @ 10.5%) | Total interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% (₹10,019) | ₹90,174 | ₹2,931 | ₹15,338 |
| 20% (₹20,039) | ₹80,154 | ₹2,605 | ₹13,633 |
| 30% (₹30,058) | ₹70,135 | ₹2,280 | ₹11,929 |
| 40% (₹40,077) | ₹60,116 | ₹1,954 | ₹10,225 |
Two-wheeler loans are priced above car loans — typically 10–14% against 8.5–9.5% — and lenders rarely go beyond three years, so the interest burden is front-loaded and heavy relative to the ticket size. Check what you can service in the loan eligibility calculator, compare lenders on the loan comparison tool, and read the two-wheeler loan guide before accepting a dealer-arranged scheme. If you are weighing a bigger down payment, the trade-offs are worked through in the down payment guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the on-road price of the Honda SP 125 in Tamil Nadu?
In Tamil Nadu the Honda SP 125 costs between ₹92,966 and ₹1,00,193 on-road, depending on variant. That covers the ex-showroom price, Tamil Nadu road tax at 8% for the Disc CBS, the IRDAI-mandated 5-year third-party premium of ₹3,570 for a 124cc machine, own-damage cover at roughly 1.5% of ex-showroom, and about ₹3,000 of registration and smart-card charges.
How much is road tax on the SP 125 in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu charges 8% road tax on the Disc CBS, which is ₹6,840. Two-wheeler road tax is set by each state and is slab-based on ex-showroom price. +₹500 road-safety tax on top. EVs exempt. Rates are as of June 2026 — confirm with your local RTO before purchase.
Why is insurance such a large part of a 124cc bike's on-road price?
Because the third-party component is a flat rupee amount, not a percentage. IRDAI fixes the 5-year TP premium by engine capacity — ₹3,570 for the 76–150cc band this SP 125 falls in — and you pay all five years upfront at purchase. On the Disc CBS at ₹85,500 ex-showroom, total insurance is ₹4,853, or 4.8% of the on-road price. The cheaper the machine, the larger that fixed premium looms in the total.
Do two-wheelers attract the 1% TCS that cars do?
No. The 1% tax collected at source under Section 206C(1F) applies to motor vehicles above ₹10 lakh, and in practice that means cars. No two-wheeler sold in India reaches that threshold, so TCS never appears on a bike or scooter invoice. This is one reason the gap between ex-showroom and on-road is proportionally narrower on two-wheelers than on cars.
Is the SP 125 cheaper to register in another state?
Gujarat is the cheapest of the 8 states compared here at ₹96,773 on-road for the Disc CBS, against ₹1,00,193 in Tamil Nadu — a difference of ₹3,420. You must register a vehicle where you ordinarily reside, so this is context rather than a shopping option: moving the bike later means re-registering and paying the new state's road tax again.
What EMI would the SP 125 cost in Tamil Nadu?
On the Disc CBS at ₹1,00,193 on-road in Tamil Nadu, a 20% down payment of ₹20,039 leaves a loan of ₹80,154. At 10.5% over 3 years that is an EMI of ₹2,605. Two-wheeler loans are priced above car loans and usually capped at 3 years, so the EMI is high relative to the ticket size — use the calculator above to model a different structure.
Can I get a two-wheeler loan with no down payment?
Some dealers advertise zero-down-payment schemes, and they are usually more expensive than they look: the financed amount rises, and the rate is often higher than a standard 20%-down loan. Because the bike depreciates fastest in its first year, a zero-down loan also leaves you owing more than the machine is worth for most of the tenure. Read the two-wheeler loan guide before signing a dealer-arranged scheme.