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Honda CB 125

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Make Model

Honda CB 125 

Year

1970 - 71

Engine

Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity

124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 44 x 41 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.4:1

Induction

2x Keihin 22mm slide type manual choke

Ignition 

Battery & coil
Starting Kick

Max Power

15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 10500 rpm

Max Torque

1.05 kgf-m / 7.5 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm

Transmission 

5 Speed
Final Drive Chain

Front Suspension

Oil-damped telescopic forks

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks, swinging arm

Front Brakes

Drum

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

2.50-18

Rear Tyre

2.75-18

Wet Weight

133 kg / 295.4  lbs

Fuel Capacity 

10 Litres / 10.6 US gal
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From 1968. when the early racy appearance of most Hondas was being exchanged for the more staid yet successful line exemplified by the CB250, some sub-250cc machines in the range were allowed to carry on with the original look. The 125SS of 1970. with a sohc engine inclined at 30° and mounted in a 'T-bone' frame, was one of these. Operating on a compression ratio of 9.4:1, with a Keihin vacuum-controlled carburettor, the engine would soar to 10,000rpm. which worked out to approximately 70mph; while it returned at least 80mpg at 50mph.