Honda VT125 (2003-06)

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The Honda VT125C Shadow is a motorcycle that was produced from 2003 to 2006. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 124cc. The compression ratio is 11.8:1, and the ignition system is digital transistorised with electronic advance. The bike has a maximum power of 15 hp at 11000 rpm and 11 Nm of torque at 9000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed manual, and the final drive is via chain. The suspension comprises of 35mm telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks with adjustable preload at the back. The front and rear brakes are a single 240mm disc and 130mm drum, respectively. The front and rear tyres have dimensions of 100/90-17 and 130/90-15, respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2300mm, wheelbase of 1524mm, seat height of 680mm, and ground clearance of 145mm. It weighs 145 kg and has a fuel capacity of 14 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VT 125C Shadow

Year: 2003-06


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 42 x 45 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Induction: 2x 22mm VP-type
Ignition: Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque: 11 Nm / 8.1 ft.lb @ 9000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with adjustable preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-17
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Dimensions: Length 2300mm / 90.5 in
Wheelbase: 1524 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height: 680 mm / 26.8 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 145 kg / 319.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.8 US gal

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