Across the 1972, 1973 and 1974 model years, the Honda CB 125 SS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 295.4 lb (134 kg).
Honda CB 125 SS weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 125 SS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 125 SS is lighter than about 89.5% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 125 SS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 295.4 lb (134 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 15 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.08 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 19.69 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 236.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 125 SS weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CB 125 SS weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 295.4 lb (134 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CB 125 SS weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 89.5% of 43 Honda classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda CB 125 SS model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1972-1974 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 125 SS?
A full tank works out to about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) from the listed 2.64 US gal (10 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CB 125 SS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 475.4 lb (215.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CB 125 SS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.08 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 2nd percentile within the compatible Honda classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CB 125 SS total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Honda CB 125 SS engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.42 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Honda CB 125 SS from the median Honda classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 149.9 lb (68 kg) lighter than the median Honda classic motorcycle weight of 445.3 lb (202 kg) in this dataset.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.