Honda SL 125 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda SL 125 S motorcycle specifications include a 124 cc (7.57 cu in) engine, power of 12 hp (8.8 kW) @ 9,700 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 108 kg (238.1 lb).

Key specifications

1974-1975Model years
124 ccDisplacement
12 hpPower
108 kgWet weight
7.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19741975
Year-specific specification changes

The 1974 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
197556.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)

How the Honda SL 125 S compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power12 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 16th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement124 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight108 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 45% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 14th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity7.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 44% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power16th

12 hp — more powerful than about 16% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement12th

124 cc — larger displacement than about 12% of Honda models.

Wet weight14th

108 kg — heavier than about 14% of Honda models, or lighter than about 86%.

Fuel capacity20th

7.5 L — larger than about 20% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 124 cc • Air cooled • 12 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 3.25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 3.25-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.111 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 111.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 96.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 124 cc (7.57 cu in)
Power 12 hp (8.8 kW) @ 9,700 rpm
Bore × stroke 56.0 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 108 kg (238.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.50 L (1.98 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 102.0 km/h (63.4 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.