HONDA CB125T (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1986, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CB125T, a versatile and fuel-efficient machine part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable machines that included motorcycles of different displacement engines.

The CB125T packed a 10-liter fuel tank that provided a decent range for its size and a comfortable seat for short rides, but not as well-suited for long-distance touring. Overall, the CB125T was a reliable and practical motorcycle that offered decent performance and excellent fuel efficiency.

The 1987 middle-weight motorcycle came equipped from the factory with standard features, such as cast aluminum wheels, a chromed dual exhaust system, an analog instrument panel, a one-piece dual seat, a rectangular headlight, and a blacked-out steel frame.

For suspension, the model featured a 31 mm oil-damped telescopic fork on the front and a pivoted fork with two coil springs and hydraulically damped with five preload settings on the rear for optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for stopping power, the bike packed a 240 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel that offered optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1987 Honda CB125T took its thrust from a 124cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 17 hp with maximum strength at 11,000 rpm and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,000 rpm.