2018 Honda SH Mode 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2018 Honda SH Mode 125 relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.3 HP (8.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 90.4 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the SH Mode 125 measures 116 kg (256 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,305 mm (51.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.5-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.76 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 313 km (194 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2014 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
90.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.27 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~313 km (194 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.3 HP (8.2 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
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