Engineered by Honda for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2015 Honda XRM125 DSX pairs a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.6 HP (7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.4 Nm (7.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 76.9 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 XRM125 DSX measures 99 kg (218 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.31 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 776 mm (30.6 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,239 mm (48.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3.8-liter (1 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 2015 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.31 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
776 mm (30.6 in)
Engine
Displacement124.8 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.6 HP (7.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionDC-CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1239 mm (48.8 inches)
Ground Clearance136 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-17
Rear Tyre2.50-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight99.0 kg (218.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0970 HP/kg
Seat Height776 mm (30.6 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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Suspension
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Transmission
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