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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.
{{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}}
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|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]]
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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]]
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==
==Main competitors==
*[[Kawasaki F6]]
*[[Kawasaki F6]]
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*[[Yamaha]]
*[[Yamaha]]
==1971==
==1971==
[[Image:1971_honda_Sl125k0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda SL125]]
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File:1971-honda-sl125-motosport-0.jpg|1971 Honda SL125 Motosport
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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==1972==
==1972==
[[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]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-7.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1972-Honda-SL125K1-Silver-6041-8.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda SL125 in Silver]]
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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
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==1973==
==1973==
[[Image:1973_honda_Sl125k2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]][[Image:1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda SL125 in Silver]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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
</gallery>
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|SL100]]
 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dick-emery-show#honda-sl125 The Dick Emery Show]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tatort-zwei-flugkarten-nach-rio#honda-sl125 Tatort - Zwei Flugkarten nach Rio]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dol-a-i-2#honda-sl125 Dol-a-i 2]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/madeline#honda-sl125 Madeline]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-candy-snatchers#honda-sl125 The Candy Snatchers]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shinkansen-daibakuha#honda-sl125 Shinkansen daibakuha]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kung-fu-killers#honda-sl125 Kung Fu Killers]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/screamplay#honda-sl125 Screamplay]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/karla-contra-los-jaguares#honda-sl125 Karla contra los jaguares]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/gas-or-it-became-necessary-to-destroy-the-world-in#honda-sl125 Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It]
* [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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Revision as of 14:23, 12 October 2019

1973-Honda-SL125-Silver-6006-0.jpg
'Honda SL125'
Manufacturer
[[Honda]]
Also called SL125S, SL 125 S, SL 125
Production 1971 - 1975
Class [[:Category:Dual-purpose motorcycles|Dual-purpose]] [[Category:Dual-purpose motorcycles]]
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

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

1971


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.

1972


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


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 Honda SL125


1974 Motosport SL125


In Media


References



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