Honda CB 125 Weight (295lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1970 and 1971 model years, the Honda CB 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 295.4 lb (134 kg).

Wet / running weight295.4 lb (134 kg)
Fuel capacity2.64 US gal (10 L)
Full tank fuel weight16.4 lb (7.5 kg)
Model years covered
19701971

Honda CB 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CB 125?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 125 is lighter than about 92.6% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
295.4 lb (134 kg)
47 Honda touring motorcyclesMedian: 712.1 lb (323 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight295.4 lb (134 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider445.4 lb (202 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.3% of total mass
180 lb rider475.4 lb (215.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.1% of total mass
210 lb rider505.4 lb (229.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.5% of total mass

Honda CB 125 weight & related specs

Model years covered 1970, 1971
Wet / running weight 295.4 lb (134 kg)
Engine displacement 125 cc
Fuel capacity 2.64 US gal (10 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 16.4 lb (7.5 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

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

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 125 is lighter than about 92.6% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.64 US gal (10 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda CB 125 weight FAQ

How much does the Honda CB 125 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 weight compare with similar Hondas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 92.6% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.

Are all Honda CB 125 model years the same weight?

The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1970-1971 years covered here.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CB 125?

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 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.

How large is the Honda CB 125 engine for its weight?

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.

Is the Honda CB 125 above or below the typical Honda touring motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 416.7 lb (189 kg) lighter than the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda CB 125 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

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.