Engineered by Honda for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2014 Honda SH125i pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.7 HP (8.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11 Nm (8.1 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 93.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 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 SH125i measures 120 kg (265 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,335 mm (52.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 2007 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.26 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineV-matic
Chassis
Front Suspension33mm telescopic fork
Front Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual damper unit swingarm
Rear Travel82 mm (3.2 inches)
Wheelbase1335 mm (52.6 inches)
Ground Clearance149 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre120/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
WheelsU-section 5-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0973 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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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