Honda CB125S

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Honda CB125S
Manufacturer
Production 1970 - 1984
Class Street
Predecessor Honda CB125
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 52.4mm x 57.8mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top Speed 75 mph (120 km/h)
Horsepower 10.19 HP (7.6 KW) @ 7750RPM
Torque 7.52 ft/lbs (10.2 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Spark Plug NGK DR8ES-L '82 , '84-85
NGK D8EA 73-75 , '76-80 , '81
Battery YUASA 6N6-3B 73-75 , '76-80
YUASA 6N6-3B-1 '81 , '82
YUASA YB2.5L-C '84-85
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Clutch: wet, multi plate with coil springs
Final Drive Chain: 428x110
Front Sprocket 14T
Rear Sprocket 43T
Suspension Front: telescopic fork (31mm diameter)
Rear: dual rear shocks with 5-step spring preload adjustment
Brakes Front: single disc. two-piston calipers.
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 2.75-18 73-85
Rear Tire 2.75-17 73-75
3.00-17 '76-80 , '81 , '82
3.00-18 '84-85
Wheelbase 50.98 inches (1295 mm)
Length 80.12 inches (2035 mm)
Width 30.12 inches (765 mm)
Height 42.52 inches (1080 mm)
Seat Height 30.51 inches (775 mm)
Weight 282.19 pounds (128.0 Kg) (dry), 128.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 100 MPG
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The Honda CB125S was a single cylinder, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda between 1970 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Max torque was 7.52 ft/lbs (10.2 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 10.19 HP (7.6 KW) @ 7750 RPM. It replaced the inline twin cylinder Honda CB125.


The CB125S came in two major versions the '71-75 "S" version and the '76 and later "J" version although the bikes in the US retained the S designation. It features an overhead camshaft (OHC) engine with a 9500 rpm redline and offers 100 mpg. It could comfortably maintain speeds of 55 mph and had a top speed of around 65 mph. The engine could last tens of thousands of miles with only minimal attention; however, the oil had to be changed regularly (700 miles) to prevent premature wear of the camshaft bearings. The newer "J" model sported a two piece head, 124cc displacement, and a larger carburetor, but it did not perform as well as the earlier models.


These are interesting as the side cam drive type engine is a lot lighter then the center cam chain type, the bore and stroke also favors higher revs and more performance. The weakness if this machine, rather like the CB92 before it, was the four speed box compromised its performance, and the lack of a rev counter was also a problem.

These problems were addressed with the very much rarer Honda CB125K2.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 52.4mm bore x 57.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.7 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate with coil springs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 80/100-18 front tire and a 90/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. two-piston calipers. in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork (31mm diameter) while the rear was equipped with a dual rear shocks with 5-step spring preload adjustment. The CB125F was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 282.19 pounds (128.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.98 inches (1295 mm) long.


1973[edit | edit source]

1973 Honda CB125


The CB125S0 was sold in 1973 and came in two available colors: Candy Topaz Orange or Candy Peacock Green. The gas tank stripe was white and black. The fenders were chrome. The front brake was a drum brake. The instrument was only a speedometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 122cc OHC single cylinder with a one-piece cylinder head. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB125S-1021922.

1974[edit | edit source]


The CB125S1 was sold in 1974 and came in just one color: Candy Topaz Orange. The gas tank had a black panel with white pinstripes. The diamond-shaped side cover wing emblem was red. The front brake was a mechanical actuated disc. The fenders were chrome. The instruments now had both a speedometer and a tachometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 122cc OHC single cylinder with a one-piece cylinder head. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB125S-1021922.

1975[edit | edit source]

1975 Honda CB125
1975 Honda CB125S2 in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S2 in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S2 in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S in Blue
1975 Honda CB125S in Blue


The CB125S2 was sold in 1975 and came in just one color: Candy Riviera Blue. The "CB125" side cover emblem was white and yellow. The chrome rear shock cover was deleted. The fenders were chrome. The front brake was a mechanical actuated disc. The instruments now had both a speedometer and a tachometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 122cc OHC single cylinder with a one-piece cylinder head. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB125S-1021922.

1976[edit | edit source]

1976 Honda CB125


The CB125S'76 was sold in 1976 and came in just one color: Aquarius Blue. The "HONDA" gas tank decal was red with a white outline. The "125S" side cover decal was white and red. The seat color was dark brown. The instruments had a speedometer but no tachometer. The fenders were chrome. The front brake was a mechanical actuated disc. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began CB125S-1300009.

1978[edit | edit source]

1978 Honda CB125


The CB125S'78 was sold in 1978 and came in only one color: Fire Red. The gas tank stripe was orange, yellow, white, and black. The "CB125S" side cover decal was yellow and white. The fenders were chrome. The front brake was a mechanical actuated disc. The instruments had just a speedometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB125S-1500003.

1979[edit | edit source]

1979 Honda CB125


The CB125S'79 was sold in 1979 and came in one color: Light Ruby Red. The gas tank stripe was red and black. The "CB125S" side cover decal was red and black. The front brake had a single leading shoe. The fenders were chrome. The instruments had just a speedometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB125S-5000001.


1980[edit | edit source]

The CB125S'80 was sold in 1980 and came in one color: Light Ruby Red. The "HONDA" decal and stripe were gold with a black outline. The "CB125S" side cover decal was gold and red with a black outline. The fenders were also Red. The turn signal housings were black plastic. The instruments had just a speedometer. The ignition used breaker points. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JC04-5100001.

1981[edit | edit source]

1981 Honda CB125


The CB125S'81 was sold in 1981 and came in just one color: Black. The gas tank stripes were red and gold. The "HONDA" and "CB125S" decals were solid red. The instruments had just a speedometer. The turn signal housings were black plastic. The electrical system used a CD ignition. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2JC040*BK700005.

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982[edit | edit source]

1982 Honda CB125


The CB125S'82 was sold in 1982 and came in just one color: Candy Imperial Blue. The gas tank stripes were light blue and dark blue. The "HONDA" and "CB125S" decals were gold. The instruments had just a speedometer. The turn signal housings were black plastic. The electrical system used a CD ignition. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2JC040*CK800002.

1984[edit | edit source]

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1984 Honda CB125
1984 Honda CB125


The CB125S'84 was sold in 1984 and came in just one color: Turuna Red. The fuel tank pinstripes were white and dark blue. The wing decal was gray and white. The headlight was round. The instruments had just a speedometer. The turn signal housings were black plastic. The electrical system was now a 12 volt.

  • Engine: 123cc single-cylinder, OHC four-stroke
  • Ignition: Solid state CD ignition
  • Transmission: Wide-ratio five-speed
  • Seat: Long plush seat for two-up riding
  • Wheelbase: 1270mm (50 in.)
  • Seat height: 760mm (29.9 in.)
  • Dry weight: 99 kg (218.2 lb)
  • The serial number began 9C2JC1303ER010001.

1985[edit | edit source]

1985 Honda CB125


The CB125S'85 was sold in 1985 and came in one color: Turuna Red. The tank, side cover, and rear fender stripes were blue and white. The "HONDA" and "CB125S" decals were white. The headlight was rectangular. The instruments had just a speedometer. The turn signal housings were black plastic. The electrical system was now a 12 volt. The high tension electrical system used a CD ignition. The engine was a 124cc OHC single cylinder with a 2-piece cylinder head linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began 9C2JC1308FR110001.


1970 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1970 MY Honda CB 125 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.

Also, it has been fitted with laced wheels, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, an one-piece, dual seat, wide handlebars, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and analogue instrumentation dials.


1971 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1971 MY Honda CB 125 comes with laced wheels, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, an one-piece, dual seat, wide handlebars, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and analogue instrumentation dials.

In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.


1972 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1972 MY Honda CB 125 boasts a maximum power output of 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Standard features include laced wheels, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, an one-piece, dual seat, wide handlebars, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and analogue instrumentation dials.


1973 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

1973 Honda CB 125 1973 Honda CB 125

If you're on the market for an entry-level machine from the House of Tokyo, then the 1973 MY Honda CB 125 may be a serious option to take into consideration. It comes with laced wheels, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, an one-piece, dual seat, wide handlebars, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and analogue instrumentation dials.

Also, it can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.


1974 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The Japanese engineers from Honda have designed the 1974 MY CB 125 as an entry-level machine, that could fit the needs for a wide category of riders. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and could produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.

Also, it was fitted with a one-piece, two-up seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab rails, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars and a front disc brake paired to a rear drum brake.


1975 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

1975 Honda CB 125

The 1975 MY Honda CB 125 has standard features such as a one-piece, two-up seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab rails, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars and a front disc brake paired to a rear drum brake.

In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.


1976 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1976 MY Honda CB 125 boasts a maximum power output of 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

In addition, it has fittings such as a one-piece, two-up seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab rails, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars and a front disc brake paired to a rear drum brake.


1977 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

If you're on the market for a lightweight and agile machine, suitable for the younger and less-experienced among riders. It comes with a one-piece, two-up seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab rails, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, a chromed dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars and a front disc brake paired to a rear drum brake.

In addition, it can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.


1978 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1978 MY Honda CB 125 has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.

This machine also comes with features such as a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, laced wheels, front and rear drum brakes, a one-piece dual seat and a side-stand.


1979 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1979 MY Honda CB 125 has standard features such as a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, laced wheels, front and rear drum brakes, a one-piece dual seat and a side-stand.

In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.


1980 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The 1980 MY Honda CB 125 boasts a maximum power output of 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, twin cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

In addition, it has been fitted with a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, laced wheels, front and rear drum brakes, a one-piece dual seat and a side-stand.


1981 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

The House of Tokyo have launched yet another embodiment of their Honda CB 125, especially for those riders who want to experience the world of two-wheel riding for themselves. It comes with a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, laced wheels, front and rear drum brakes, a one-piece dual seat and a side-stand.

In the engine department it is powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 124cc, twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.


1982 Honda CB 125[edit | edit source]

1982 Honda CB 125 1982 Honda CB 125 1982 Honda CB 125

The 1982 MY Honda CB 125 has been created by the Japanese engineers for the younger and less-experienced among riders, but can just as well suit the needs of the more seasoned ones that prefer agility and fuel-efficiency over brute strength. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 124cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower and 9 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes equipped with a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, laced wheels, front and rear drum brakes, a one-piece dual seat and a side-stand.



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