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34/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.09 hp/kg
Torque
9 Nm
Engine
124 ccm
Technical Overview
2001 Starway/Chu Lan CL 125-3A Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2001 Starway/Chu Lan CL 125-3A custom - cruiser motorcycle, Starway/Chu Lan pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.5 HP (9.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 8.8 Nm (6.5 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 100.8 HP per liter, 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 CL 125-3A measures 145 kg (320 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.6 kg per horsepower).
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