CB 125 S

1976 Honda CB 125 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1976 Honda CB 125 S relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CB 125 S measures 105 kg (231 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.5 kg per horsepower). The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 116 km/h (72 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1976 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.