Honda CA 125 Rebel

Make Model	Honda CA 125 Rebel
Year	1995 -
Engine	Four stroke, twin cylinder
Capacity	125 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	44.0 x 41.0 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Induction	Carburetor
Ignition
Starting
Max Power	11 hp / 8 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	9.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front wheel Travel	116 mm / 4.6 in
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel	75 mm / 3.0 in
Front Brakes	Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	drum
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre	130/90-15
Wheelbase	1460 mm / 57.5 in
Seat Height	675 mm / 26.6 in
Dry Weight	137 kg / 302 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10 Litres / 2.6 US gal

This 125 cruiser from the '90s loses out a little bit, mainly because it uses the old 1980s Honda CB125cc twin cylinder motor. If you're short in the leg, or short on cash, then the Honda CA125 Rebel makes an acceptable used bargain, as the build quality is a cut above some other 125 cruisers, but Honda's VT125 Shadow is miles better.

The old four valve, twin cylinder engine in the Honda CA125 Rebel dates back to the CB125 of the 1980s - the baby Superdream as it was known back then - and just hasn't got the refinement, or the acceleration of some V-twin powered 125cc cruisers. The engine gets you there eventually, and is frugal on fuel, but overall the Honda CA125 Rebel is hard work. Most 125cc cruisers have pretty basic suspension and frame technology and the Honda CA125 Rebel is no exception. But apart from a bit of choppiness and a slightly vague feeling at the front end, it commutes just fine. It just lacks the finesse of more modern motorcycles.

The Honda CA125 Rebel is a one person cruiser, the pillion pad is just that - a small pad. There are basic mirrors, lighting and brakes fitted on the Honda CA125 Rebel. It's got everything it needs, but extras basically boil down to spoked wheels, forward foot controls and a grabrail.

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