HONDA CB125T (1984-1985) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB125T was a small-capacity motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, designed primarily for urban commuting and recreational riding. The CB series was known for its versatile and reliable motorcycles and included machines of different displacement engines.

In 1985, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB125T, a lightweight and easy-to-handle machine best suited for beginner riders or for those who were looking for a small and agile city bike.

Also, 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.

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 braking performance, 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 power department, the 1985 Honda CB125T took its muscles 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.