Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 2023 Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe relies on a 124.9 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 130 kg (287 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.78 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 10.1-liter (2.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 459 km (285 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 105 km/h (65 mph).
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 (8.78 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~459 km (285 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
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)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Performance
Top Speed105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel diamond
Rake24.2°
Trail90 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Rear Travel126 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1345 mm (53.0 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/70-R17
Rear Tyre150/60-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Seat Height816 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1055 mm (41.5 inches)
Overall Length2015 mm (79.3 inches)
Overall Width820 mm (32.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity10.10 litres (2.67 US gallons)
Oil Capacity1.50 litres (1.59 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatt Crypton Silver Metallic, Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, Candy Chromosphere Red, Mat Jeans Blue Metallic
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