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HONDA CB 125T 1986 - 1988

HONDA CB 125T 1986 - 1988
HONDA CB 125T 1986 - 1988 · Photo: Aprilia rs125r, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 125T 1986 - 1988
Year1986 - 1988
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke44 x 41 mm
Compression Ratio7.4:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power12.3 kW / 16.5 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque12 Nm / 8.8 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
IgnitionCDI
Induction2x Keihin 26 mm slide type carburettors, manual choke
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multi-disc
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension31 mm oil-damped telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwing arm, twin coil-spring hydraulic shocks, 5-position preload
Front BrakesSingle 240 mm disc
Rear Brakes130 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight114 kg
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed128.7 km/h / 80 mph
Honda file

The late-1980s CB 125T carried on largely unchanged, with the same CDI-ignited 124 cc twin and simple disc/drum chassis. Its long production run reflected steady demand as an entry-level bike. It offered smoothness and economy rather than performance.