At the heart of the 2006 Honda Shadow 125 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (11,000 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 Shadow 125 measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.86 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–11,000 rpm
Standover Height
680 mm (26.8 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque10.5 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke42.0 x 45.0 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDual digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Trail122 mm (4.8 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1010 HP/kg
Seat Height680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
