CA 125 Rebel

1998 Honda CA 125 Rebel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Honda CA 125 Rebel custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CA 125 Rebel measures 137 kg (302 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1997 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.