Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2017 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 134 kg (295 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 799 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.76 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 426 km (265 miles) between fill-ups.
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
0.09 HP/kg (11.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~426 km (265 mi)
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
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