Honda CB125T (1978-79*)

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The Honda CB125T was a twin-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced from 1978 to 1979. It had a 124cc engine with a compression ratio of 7.4:1 and produced 15 horsepower and 1.05 kgf-m of torque. The bike featured 2x Keihin 22mm slide type manual choke induction, a multi-disc, wet clutch, and a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks, while the rear had a pivoted fork, 2 coil spring, hydraulically damped design with 5 preload settings. The Honda CB125T had a single 240mm disc front brake and a 130mm drum rear brake alongside a top speed of 107.8 km/h or 67 mph with 11.5 litres or 3.0 US gal fuel capacity. The dry weight of the Honda CB125T was 114 kg or 230 lbs with front and rear tyres of 2.75-18 and 3.00-18, respectively.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 125T

Year: 1978 – 79*


Engine: Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 44 x 41mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Induction: 2x Keihin 22mm slide type manual choke
Ignition: Battery & coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 1.05 kgf-m / 7.5 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Multi-disc, wet
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Pivoted fork, 2 coil spring, hydraulically damped, 5 preload settings

Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18
Dry Weight: 114 kg / 230 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Top Speed: 107.8 km/h / 67 mph

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