Honda CB125T (1983-85)

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The Honda CB125T was a motorcycle produced from 1983 to 1985. Its engine was a four-stroke, twin-cylinder, OHC with two valves per cylinder, and had a capacity of 124 cc or 7.6 cu-in. The bore x stroke was 44 x 41mm, and the cooling system was air-cooled. The compression ratio was 7.4:1, and it had 2x Keihin 26mm slide type manual choke induction and CDI ignition. The motorcycle had a kick start and could reach a maximum power of 16.5 hp or 12.3 kW at 11,000rpm, and a maximum torque of 12 Nm or 8.8 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The clutch was a multi-disc, wet type with a 5-speed transmission and a final chain drive.

Front suspension was provided by 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was a pivoted fork with 2 coil springs that were hydraulically damped, adjustable to 5 preload settings. The front brake was a single 240mm disc, and the rear brake was a 130mm drum. The front and back tires were 2.75-18 and 3.00-18, respectively. Its dry weight was 114 kg or 230 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 11.5 Litres or 3.0 US gals. The bike could reach a top speed of 128.7 km/h or 80 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 125T

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 44 x 41mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Induction: 2x Keihin 26mm slide type manual choke
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 11,000rpm
Max Torque: 12 Nm / 8.8 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Multi-disc, wet
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Pivoted fork, 2 coil spring, hydraulically damped, 5 preload settings

Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18
Dry Weight: 114 kg / 230 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Top Speed: 128.7 km/h / 80 mph

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