HONDA CB125 (1978-1979) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1979, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CB125, a standard motorcycle in its ninth year of production, which for some reason came with the front brake system changed from a disc back to a drum unit.

Besides that, nothing was changed on the bike except for color options for the fuel tank and decals. The bike was part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliability and performance, with models that featured different displacement engines.

The 1979 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 featured an oil-damped telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear, while the stopping power was generated by a drum braking unit both front and rear that provided optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1979 Honda CB125 took its thrust from a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine managed by a Keihin carburetor that helped deliver 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.