Cafe 125

2023 Herald Cafe 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Herald's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Herald Cafe 125 utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Cafe 125 measures 126 kg (278 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 112 km/h (70 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Herald archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2019 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.