CB 125 T 2

1980 Honda CB 125 T 2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Honda CB 125 T 2 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 11,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136 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 T 2 measures 126 kg (278 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.41 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 128 km/h (80 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1979 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.