Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2021 Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe utilizes a 124.9 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.6 Nm (8.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), 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 CB125R Neo Sports Cafe measures 137 kg (302 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 816 mm (32.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2021 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.26 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
816 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBalancer shaft
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque11.6 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke57.3 x 48.4 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionAC-CDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond, steel
Rake24.2°
Trail90 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Rear SuspensionSingle-damper with preload adjustment
Wheelbase1345 mm (53.0 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre150/60-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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