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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda SL125
|photo            = 1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-0.jpg
|aka              = SL125S, SL 125 S, SL 125
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1971 - 1975
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 56.5mm x 49.5mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        = 63 mph (102 km/h)
|power            = 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 9700RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      ={{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}}
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B}}
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|final_drive={{chain|428x110}}
|front_sprocket=15T
|rear_sprocket=49T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 108.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 1.98 Gallon (7.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CB125S]]<br />[[Honda CL125]]<br />[[Honda CD125]]<br />[[Honda TL125]]
|competition      =
|manuals          = [[:File:Honda CB100 CL100 SL100 Service Maintenance Repair Manual 1970-73.pdf]]
}}
Honda's SL 125 is a naked bike which was developed between 1971 and 1974.
The '''Honda SL125''' was a 125[[cc]] [[OHC]] [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]] from 1971 through 1974 with an intentional [[enduro motorcycle|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==
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==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
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==
*[[Kawasaki F6]]
*[[Suzuki]]
*[[Yamaha]]
==1971==
==1971==
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[[Image:1971_honda_Sl125k0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda SL125]]
File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-0.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
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File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-1.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-2.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-3.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-4.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
File:1971_honda_Sl125k0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda SL125
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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.
The SL125K0 was sold in 1971. It came in three available colors: Candy Emerald Green, Strato Blue Metallic, or Poppy Yellow Metallic. On the green bikes, the tank stripe was white; but on the other colors, it was black. 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==
==1972==
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[[Image:1972_honda_Sl125k1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver]]
File:1972_honda_Sl125k1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6463-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125K1 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-7.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver
</gallery>
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==1973==
==1973==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1973_honda_Sl125k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125]]
File:1973_honda_Sl125k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
File:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver
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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.
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==
==1974==
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==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/deux-hommes-dans-la-ville#honda-sl125 Deux hommes dans la ville]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/le-chant-du-depart#honda-sl125 Le chant du départ]
==References==
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|SL125]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|SL125]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:125cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]]
[[Category:Honda SL series]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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