At the heart of the 2022 Honda XRM125 DSX scooter motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9 HP (6.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 XRM125 DSX measures 104 kg (229 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 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 3.9-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
72 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.56 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.0 HP (6.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Wheelbase1239 mm (48.8 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-17
Rear Tyre2.50-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.104.0 kg (229.3 pounds)
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 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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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
