Honda CB125T (1980-82)

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The Honda CB125T motorcycle was produced from 1980 to 1982 and featured a four-stroke, twin-cylinder, OHC engine with a capacity of 124cc. The bike had a maximum power output of 16.5 horsepower at 11,000rpm and a maximum torque of 12Nm at 9,000rpm. The engine was cooled by an air-cooling system and had a compression ratio of 7.4:1. It featured two Keihin 26mm slide type manual choke carburetors and a CDI ignition system.

The CB125T had a multi-disc, wet clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of 31mm oil-damped telescopic forks, while the rear suspension featured a pivoted fork, two coil springs, and hydraulically damped shocks with five preload settings. Braking was handled by a single 240mm disc brake on the front wheel and a 130mm drum brake on the rear, with a front tyre size of 2.75-18 and a rear tyre size of 3.00-18.

The motorcycle had a dry weight of 114kg and a fuel capacity of 11.5 litres or 3.0 US gallons. The top speed of the CB125T was 128.7km/h or 80mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 125T

Year: 1980 – 82


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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