HONDA CB125 (1979-1980) 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 to the American market in 1973 and built until 1985.

The maker also 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 1980, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125, a classic motorcycle part of the CB series that came with an updated ignition system where the point ignition was replaced by a capacitive discharge module.

In addition, the bike packed standard features, such as a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, and wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims.

For power, the 1980 Honda CB125 had its soul brought to life by a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a Keihin carburetor, delivering 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.