Across 5 covered model years from 1982 to 1986, the Honda CM 125 C motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 306.4 lb (139 kg).
Honda CM 125 C weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda CM 125 C?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CM 125 C is lighter than about 97.8% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser 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 CM 125 C weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 306.4 lb (139 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 10 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.26 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 30.64 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.41 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 245.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CM 125 C weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CM 125 C ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 306.4 lb (139 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CM 125 C heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda CM 125 C weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1986 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CM 125 C fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CM 125 C with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 486.4 lb (220.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CM 125 C have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 3.26 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 2nd percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda CM 125 C total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda CM 125 C engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.41 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda CM 125 C from the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 246.9 lb (112 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.