HONDA CB125 (1981-1982) 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.

Honda also made available an "S" version, available from 1971 to 1975 and 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 1982, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125, a classic motorcycle that was similar to the previous models, without any significant changes, except for color options brought to the fuel tank and decals.

In addition, the 1982 CB125 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.

In the performance department, the 1982 Honda CB124 took its muscles from a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine controlled 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.