THE 2021 version of the Honda CB125F will be a bike that many commuters see as the perfect antidote to public transport.
Indeed, with the UK being put back into a second lockdown this week – more info here – the time has really never been better to start commuting on a motorcycle.
For many people who are jumping from the bus or train and onto a motorcycle, they’ll be looking for something lightweight, cheap to buy, cheap to run, and reliable.
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Enter from stage left the new 2021 Honda CB125F! Okay, so it may not be the sexiest motorcycle in the range, but it is one of the most cost-effective entry points into motorcycling from an established brand. At just £2,799 on the road, the CB125F should also benefit from low-cost insurance through most companies, and it has a claimed MPG of over 400 miles. For most commuters, that’s going to mean only a couple of fuel stops a month!
For a more detailed rundown of the bike’s specs, click here.
Honda CB125F technical specification
ENGINE | |
Type | Air cooled 4 stroke OHC single |
Displacement | 124cc |
No of Valves per Cylinder | 2 |
Bore & Stroke | 50 x 63.1mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
Max. Power Output | 8kW @7,500rpm |
Max. Torque | 10.9Nm @ 6,000rpm |
Noise level (dB) | 73.5dB(Lwot) 71.8dB(Lurban) |
Oil Capacity | 1L |
FUEL SYSTEM | |
Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11L |
Fuel Consumption (WMTC) | 66.7 Km/L |
CO2 Emissions WMTC | 34 g/km |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
Battery Capacity | 12V-5A･h |
DRIVETRAIN | |
Clutch Type | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
Transmission Type | 5 speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
FRAME | |
Type | Tubular steel |
CHASSIS | |
Dimensions (L´W´H) | 2015mm x 750mm x 1100mm |
Wheelbase | 1280mm |
Caster Angle | 26° |
Trail | 92.4mm |
Seat Height | 790mm |
Ground Clearance | 160mm |
Kerb Weight | 117KG |
Turning radius | 2.04m |
SUSPENSION | |
Type Front | 31mm telescopic |
Type Rear | Dual shocks – 5 stage preload |
WHEELS | |
Type Front | 18in five spoke aluminium |
Type Rear | 18in five spoke aluminium |
Tyres Front | 80 / 100 18M/C |
Tyres Rear | 90 / 90 18M/C |
BRAKES | |
CBS System Type | 2 channel CBS |
Type Front | 240mm single disc with two piston caliper |
Type Rear | 130mm drum |
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
Instruments | Speedometer, milometer, fuel gauge, rpm counter, gear position indicator |
Headlight | LED |
Taillight | LED |
