Honda SL125
Honda SL125 | |
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Also called | SL125S, SL 125 S, SL 125 |
Production | 1971 - 1975 |
Class | Dual purpose |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 56.5mm x 49.5mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 63 mph (102 km/h) |
Horsepower | 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9700RPM |
Fuel System | Carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA |
Battery | YUASA 6N6-3B |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x110 |
Front Sprocket | 15T |
Rear Sprocket | 49T |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 2.75-21 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
Weight | 108.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters) |
Related | Honda CB125S Honda CL125 Honda CD125 Honda TL125 |
Manuals | File:Honda CB100 CL100 SL100 Service Maintenance Repair Manual 1970-73.pdf More Manuals |
Honda's SL 125 is a naked bike which was developed between 1971 and 1974. The Honda SL125 was a 125cc OHC dual-purpose motorcycle made by Honda from 1971 through 1974 with an intentional enduro style with raised fenders, an upswept exhaust system, 21 inch front wheel, 18 inch rear wheel, and universal tires. The weight of the Honda would have kept it from any serious off-road duty. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (102 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9700 RPM.
See also: Honda SL-series
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 56.5mm bore x 49.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-21 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The SL125S was fitted with a 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters) fuel tank.
Main competitors[edit | edit source]
1971[edit | edit source]
The SL125K0 was sold in 1971. It came in three available colors: Candy Emerald Green, Strato Blue Metallic, or Poppy Yellow Metallic. On each color is a black stripe. The steel fenders are painted. The tachometer was standard. The bike had a 21" front wheel and a 18" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began SL125-1000001.
- Spark Plug: NGK D8EA
1972[edit | edit source]
The SL125K1 was sold in 1972 and came in only one color: Special Silver Metallic. The gas tank stripe was red. The "HONDA" gas tank decal was black. The "125" side cover decal was red. The gas tank, headlight shell, and side covers were silver. The steel fenders are painted. The tachometer was standard. The bike had a 21" front wheel and a 18" rear wheel. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began SL125-1100001.
1973[edit | edit source]
The SL125K2 was sold in 1973 and came in only one color: Special Silver Metallic. The gas tank stripe was red. The "HONDA" gas tank decal was black. The "125" side cover decal was red. The steel fenders are painted. The headlight shell and side covers were Matte Black. The tachometer was standard. The bike had a 21" front wheel and a 18" rear wheel. The serial number began SL125-1200001.
1974[edit | edit source]
1974 Motosport SL125
In Media[edit | edit source]
- The Dick Emery Show
- Tatort - Zwei Flugkarten nach Rio
- Dol-a-i 2
- Madeline
- The Candy Snatchers
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- Kung Fu Killers
- Screamplay
- Karla contra los jaguares
- Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It
- Deux hommes dans la ville
- Le chant du départ
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