Honda CB 125 SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 125 SS motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 134 kg (295.4 lb).

Key specifications

1972-1974Model years
125 ccDisplacement
134 kgWet weight
10 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197219731974

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1972 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 125 SS 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.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight134 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 32% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 26% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 33rd 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.

Displacement20th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Honda models.

Wet weight27th

134 kg — heavier than about 27% of Honda models, or lighter than about 73%.

Fuel capacity33rd

10 L — larger than about 33% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 125 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.50-18 front / 2.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-18
Rear tire size 2.75-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Bore × stroke 44.0 x 41 mm (1.7 x 1.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
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 2.50-18
Rear tire 2.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 134 kg (295.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 121.0 km/h (75.2 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.