HONDA CB125 (1974-1975) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB125 was a classic motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1971 to 1985 and introduced to the American market in 1973. The bike was powered by a 122cc OHC engine that provided a 9,500 rpm redline.

In 1975, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125, a standard motorcycle part of the CB series and in its fifth year of production. The CB series was known for its reliability and performance and included motorcycles of multiple engine displacements.

Over its 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 1975 CB125 packed 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 braking performance was handled by a 240 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 1975 Honda CB125 had its soul brought to life by a 122cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that 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.