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The '''Honda CL125''' is a model of the [[Honda Scrambler]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]].
The '''Honda CL125''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] manufactured by [[Honda]] between 1967 and 1974. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust. The CL underwent a change from 2-cylinders to a single-cylinder model in 1970.
==1967-1969==
 
[[Image:1968_honda_Cl125_1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda CL125A Scrambler 125]][[Image:1968_honda_Cl125_2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda CL125A Scrambler 125]]
Also see: [[Honda CL-series]]
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==Honda CL125A==
===1967-1969===
The CL125A Scrambler 125 was sold from 1967 through 1969. The fenders and exhaust system were chrome.  Even though it was designated a "scrambler," it was too heavy to serve any real off-road duty.
 
*Engine: 2-cylinder [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] [[OHC]] displacing 124[[cc]]
*Carburetor: a single CV carburetor
*Transmission: 4-speed transmission.
*Serial number began CL125A-100001.
*Colors:
**Candy Blue with Metallic Silver (including frame and upper forks)
**Bright Yellow with Metallic Silver (including frame and upper forks)
* Spark Plug: [[NGK D10HS]]
 
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File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-0.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-1.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-2.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-3.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-4.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-5.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-6.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
File:1969-honda-cl125-scrambler-7.jpg|1969 Honda CL125 Scrambler
Image:1968_honda_Cl125_2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda CL125A Scrambler 125
Image:1968_honda_Cl125_1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Honda CL125A Scrambler 125
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==Honda CL125S==
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|production      = 73-77
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} 73-75 , '77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4C-1B}} 73-75
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|final_drive= {{chain|428x103}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
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|related          = [[Honda CB125S]]<br />[[Honda CD125]]<br />[[Honda SL125]]<br />[[Honda TL125]]
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The '''Honda CL125S''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1973 to 1977.




The CL125A Scrambler 125 was sold from 1967 to 1969. It came in two color combinations: Candy Blue with Metallic Silver and Bright Yellow with Metallic Silver. The frame and upper forks were blue or yellow. The gas tank and headlight shell were silver. The fenders and exhaust system were chrome. The engine was an OHC twin displacing 124cc, fueled by a single CV carburetor, and linked to a 4-speed transmission. The serial number began CL125A-100001.




==1973==
===1973===
[[Image:1973_honda_Cl125s0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler 125]]
[[Image:1973_honda_Cl125s0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler 125]]
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The CL125S0 Scrambler was sold in 1973 and came in two colors: Candy Ruby Red and Hawaiian Blue Metallic. The gas tank stripe was white. The "125" side cover emblem was white with black numbers. The engine, unlike the CL125A, was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL125S-1000001.
The CL125S0 Scrambler changed for 1973 and became a single-cylinder model. The "125" side cover emblem was white with black numbers. Even though the model went from being a twin to being a single, weight still prevented it from being a serious off-road bike.
*[[Four stroke|4-stroke]] [[OHC]] at 122cc
*Transmision: 5-speed
*Colors:
**Candy Ruby Red (with white gas tank stripe)
**Hawaiian Blue Metallic (with white gas tank stripe)
*Serial number began CL125S-1000001.
* Spark Plug: [[NGK D8EA]]
===1974===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1974_honda_Cl125s1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S2 Scrambler 125
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
File:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red
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==1974==
[[Image:1974_honda_Cl125s1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S2 Scrambler 125]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]][[Image:1974-Honda-CL125S1-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler in Candy Ruby Red]]
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The CL125S1 Scrambler was sold in 1974 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red. The gas tank stripe was white. The "125" emblem was black with white numbers. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL125S-1100001.
The CL125S1 Scrambler was sold in 1974 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red. The gas tank stripe was white. The "125" emblem was black with white numbers. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL125S-1100001.


== See also ==
==References==
* [[Honda_Models%28US%29]]
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 23 November 2019

The Honda CL125 was a 4-stroke manufactured by Honda between 1967 and 1974. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust. The CL underwent a change from 2-cylinders to a single-cylinder model in 1970.

Also see: Honda CL-series

Honda CL125A[edit | edit source]

1967-1969[edit | edit source]

The CL125A Scrambler 125 was sold from 1967 through 1969. The fenders and exhaust system were chrome. Even though it was designated a "scrambler," it was too heavy to serve any real off-road duty.

  • Engine: 2-cylinder 4-stroke OHC displacing 124cc
  • Carburetor: a single CV carburetor
  • Transmission: 4-speed transmission.
  • Serial number began CL125A-100001.
  • Colors:
    • Candy Blue with Metallic Silver (including frame and upper forks)
    • Bright Yellow with Metallic Silver (including frame and upper forks)
  • Spark Plug: NGK D10HS

Honda CL125S[edit | edit source]

1973 honda Cl125s0.jpg
Honda CL125S
Manufacturer
Production 73-77
Class Enduro
Engine
125cc
Top Speed 52 mph
Spark Plug NGK D8EA 73-75 , '77
Battery YUASA 6N4C-1B 73-75
Final Drive Chain: 428x103
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 43T
Front Tire 2.75-18 73-75
3.00-19 '77
Rear Tire 3.00-17 73-75
3.50-18 '77
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Related Honda CB125S
Honda CD125
Honda SL125
Honda TL125
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CL125S is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1973 to 1977.



1973[edit | edit source]

1973 Honda CL125S1 Scrambler 125


The CL125S0 Scrambler changed for 1973 and became a single-cylinder model. The "125" side cover emblem was white with black numbers. Even though the model went from being a twin to being a single, weight still prevented it from being a serious off-road bike.

  • 4-stroke OHC at 122cc
  • Transmision: 5-speed
  • Colors:
    • Candy Ruby Red (with white gas tank stripe)
    • Hawaiian Blue Metallic (with white gas tank stripe)
  • Serial number began CL125S-1000001.
  • Spark Plug: NGK D8EA

1974[edit | edit source]


The CL125S1 Scrambler was sold in 1974 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red. The gas tank stripe was white. The "125" emblem was black with white numbers. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 122cc linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL125S-1100001.

References[edit | edit source]



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