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125CC / SAFETY SYSTEMS

125cc motorcycles
ABS vs CBS vs TCS:
what should beginners check first?

ABS helps with braking, CBS links the front and rear brakes, and TCS helps with acceleration. Use the table to quickly compare which bikes have which.

This guide covers models sold in Korea, with prices in Korean won (₩).

MangowontuChecked 2026-10-26
Start with the three-line summary
Diagram of how ABS, CBS and TCS differ

01 / QUICK ANSWER

One line per system keeps them apart.

ABS

When stopping

When a wheel starts to lock under braking, it adjusts brake pressure to help the wheel keep turning.

Example If the vehicle ahead stops suddenly and you brake hard, it adjusts the pressure as a wheel starts to lock.

CBS

When you brake

It links braking force so the front and rear brakes work together, even when you operate only one brake.

Example In slow traffic, if you use one brake to slow down, braking force is applied at the front and rear together.

TCS

When pulling away or accelerating

When the rear wheel starts to spin, it adjusts engine output to help the tyre regain grip.

Example Pulling away on a wet road, if the rear wheel spins, it reduces engine output.

02 / MODELS & PRICE

125cc-and-under motorcycles: ABS, CBS, TCS and prices

Based on official information as of 2026-10-26. Prices are recommended retail prices including VAT, and exclude registration, insurance and accessories.

ModelABSAssist systemsPrice
Super Cub 110 illustrationHonda Super Cub 1102026 spoke and cast wheelsABSNoneAssistCBSSpoke ₩2,780,000Cast ₩2,850,000
Super Cub C125 illustrationHonda Super Cub C125Current official modelABSFront wheelAssistNone₩4,680,000
BURGMAN STREET 125EX illustrationSuzuki BURGMAN STREET 125EX2026ABSNoneAssistCBS₩3,190,000
JOYCITY 125 illustrationSYM JOYCITY 125Current official modelABSFront and rearAssistNone₩3,990,000
NMAX 125 illustrationYamaha NMAX 125Current official modelABSFront and rearAssistTCS₩4,680,000
GSX-R125 illustrationSuzuki GSX-R1252027ABSFront and rearAssistNone₩5,390,000
JOYSYM 125 illustrationSYM JOYSYM 125Current official modelABSNoneAssistCBS₩5,390,000
Vespa Sprint S 125 illustrationVespa Sprint S 1252025ABSFront wheelAssistNone₩5,890,000
CRUiSYM 125 illustrationSYM CRUiSYM 125Euro5+ABSFront and rearAssistTCS₩5,890,000
Vespa GTS SuperSport 125 illustrationVespa GTS SuperSport 1252025ABSFront and rearAssistASR₩7,450,000

Why is single-channel ABS usually on the front wheel?

The front brake does a large share of the braking. A single-channel system can cost less than front-and-rear ABS, so entry-level models often have it on the front wheel only.

MY PICK

For safety systems, check ABS first.

See whether it is single-channel on the front wheel only, or two-channel on both front and rear. Then compare the bike’s size and price, and treat CBS and TCS as extra advantages.

See 125cc types and the model list Read the GTS 125 ride review

03 / QUICK FAQ

Two common mix-ups.

If a bike has CBS, does that also stop the wheels locking?

No. CBS links front and rear braking force; ABS is what limits wheel lock.

Is Vespa’s ASR the same as TCS?

It falls in the same traction control category. If the rear wheel spins under acceleration, it reduces engine output.