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HONDA CB 125T 1978 - 1979

HONDA CB 125T 1978 - 1979
HONDA CB 125T 1978 - 1979 · Photo: Nightflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 125T 1978 - 1979
Year1978 - 1979
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 Power10.9 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque1.05 kgf-m / 7.5 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
IgnitionBattery & coil
Induction2x Keihin 22 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 Speed107.8 km/h / 67 mph
Honda file

The 1978-79 CB 125T continued Honda's 124 cc air-cooled twin with points ignition, twin 22 mm carburettors and a five-speed gearbox. It was slightly lighter than the first version and kept the front disc and twin-shock rear. It remained a refined, revvy learner machine with a grown-up look.