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CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect)

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36 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.08 hp/kg
Top Speed
100 km/h
Engine
125 ccm

1986 Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1986 Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) allround motorcycle, Honda relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 10,500 rpm, 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 CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) measures 126 kg (278 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.6 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1981 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
80 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.6 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Power 10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Compression 9.4:1
Bore x Stroke 44.0 x 41.0 mm (1.7 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.00-18
Rear Tyre 3.25-18
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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All-Round & Adventure
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