HONDA CB125 (1970-1971) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB125 was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range of motorcycles, manufactured from 1971 to 1985 and introduced in the American market in 1973 and built until 1985.

In 1971, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the first mode model of the Honda CB125, powered by a 122cc OHC engine with a single-cylinder overhead camshaft that provided a 9,500 rpm redline.

The maker made available an "S" version from 1971 to 1975 and was replaced in 1976 by the "J" model, while the US model retained its "S" designation. The later model packed a two-piece head, a 124cc displacement, and a larger carburetor.

Over the production years, the CB125 didn't feature many technical changes, except for the appearance. The vast majority of changes brought upon the CB125 were the color of the fuel tank and the color of the decals, which were changed every year.

In addition, the 1971 CB125 came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, a round headlight with a chromed ring, and wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims.

In the power department, the 1971 Honda CB125 had at its core a 122cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine fitted with a Keihin carburetor and delivered an output power of 15 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 10 Nm (8 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,000 rpm.