HONDA CB125 (1972-1973) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1973, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125, a standard motorcycle in its third year of production and part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliability and performance.

Also in 1973, the manufacturer released for the first time the CB125 bike into the American market as the CB125S0, which featured only a speedometer, while the CB125S UK version packed a tachometer and a trumpet exhausts muffler.

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 1973 CB125 came 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.

For suspension, the bike packed an oil-damped telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear, while the stopping power was achieved by a drum braking system both front and rear.

In the power department, the 1973 Honda CB125 had its heartbeat set by a 122cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by a Keihin carburetor that helped deliver 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.