Positioned in Herald's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Herald Classic 125 relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 8.5 Nm (6.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.3 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 Classic 125 measures 107 kg (236 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 113 km/h (70 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Herald archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2016 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
86.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.7 HP (7.8 kW))
Torque8.5 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.3 ft.lbs)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed112.7 km/h (70.0 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight107.0 kg (235.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1000 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Suspension
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Transmission
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