HONDA CB125 (1976-1977) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1977, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125, a standard motorcycle part of the CB series that had its debut in 1971. The CB series was known for reliability and performance and included motorcycles of various 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.

Also, the manufacturer 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.

The 1977 Honda 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.

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.

As for power, the 1977 Honda CB125 had at its core a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 14 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 10 Nm (8 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,400 rpm.