CM 125 C

1982 Honda CM 125 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1982 Honda CM 125 C 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 9,000 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 CM 125 C measures 139 kg (306 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.9 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 91 km/h (57 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1982 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.