2017 Honda CB 125R

Make Model	Honda CB 125R
Year	2017 - 18
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, two valve
Capacity	124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	58 x 47.2 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital CDI
Battery	YTZ6V 12V 5Ah MF
Starting	Electric
Max Power	13.1 hp / 9.8 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	10.2 Nm / 7.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	O-ring sealed chain
Frame	Inner Pivot Diamond Frame
Front Suspension	41mm upside-down telescopic inverted fork
Rear Suspension	Single-damper
Front Brakes	Single 296mm disc, four piston Nissin caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, one piston caliper
ABS	Front and rear inertial measurement unit (IMU)
Wheels	Six spoke cast aluminium
Front Wheel	17M/C x MT3.00
Rear Wheel	17M/C x MT4.00
Front Tyre	110/70R17M/C 54H
Rear Tyre	150/60R17M/C 66H
Rake	24.2º
Trail	90 mm / 3.5 in
Dimensions	Length 2015 mm / 79.3 in Width 820 mm / 32.2 in Height 1055 mm / 41.5 in
Wheelbase	1345 mm / 52.9 in
Seat Height	816 mm / 32.1 in
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in
Wet Weight	126 kg / 277.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10 Litres / 2.6 US gal

This early-entry motorcycle – a tenacious sibling of the CB1000R – really makes a statement with its alloy radiator shroud, hugging sump guard and all-black engine.

The Honda CB125R is a stripped-back entry-level sports-naked bike, and only weighs 125.8kg.

The free-revving liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor has strong low to mid-range acceleration. It produces 13.1bhp (9.8kW) @ 10,000rpm and 7.3lb-ft (10Nm) @ 8000rpm through a six-speed gearbox.

The all-new tubular steel lattice frame has a ‘tuned rigidity balance’ for feedback. The swing-arm and its pivot plates are pressed steel, and combine with 41mm upside-down forks and a preload adjustable shock.

The front brake is a Nissin four-piston radial caliper with a hubless 296mm floating disc, while the rear has a single-piston 220mm disc.

The ABS – which works on the front and rear – uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU), claimed to give precise front to rear modulation of the anti-lock system.

The aluminium fat bar-style handlebars, fixed via risers to the top yoke, give 40° of rotation for a 2.3m turning circle, while the seat is set at 816mm.

The LCD dash is just 23.5mm thick, and shows speed, revs, fuel level and gear, with full LED lighting across the whole bike. The split headlight is the thinnest ever fitted to a Honda motorcycle.

Fuel economy is claimed to be 136.7mpg, which means the 10.1 litre tank could offer a range of up to 298miles.