Honda MSX125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda MSX125 motorcycle specifications include a 124.9 cc (7.62 cu in) engine, power of 9.7 hp (7.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 101.7 kg (224.2 lb).

Key specifications

2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023Model years
125 ccDisplacement
9.7 hpPower
10.9 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
101.7 kgWet weight
765 mmSeat height
5.5 LFuel tank
1,200 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201520172018201920222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
202350.0 x 63.1 mm (2.0 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio
2022202310.0:1
Front brakes
2017Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20182019Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
20222023Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire
20222023120/70-R12
Fuel system
20172019Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
20222023Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
Power
20239.9 hp (7.2 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Rear brakes
20172023Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Rear tire
20222023130/70-R12
Torque
2022202311.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Wet weight
20222023103 kg (227.1 lb)
Clutch
20222023Multiplate wet
Fuel capacity
202220236.00 L (1.59 US gal)
Ground clearance
20222023180 mm (7.1 inches)
Overall height
202220231,015 mm (40.0 inches)
Overall length
201720191,770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall width
20172019740 mm (29.1 inches)
20222023720 mm (28.3 inches)
Rake
201725.3°
Seat height
20222023761 mm (30.0 inches)
Trail
2022202381 mm (3.2 inches) | 125

How the Honda MSX125 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 power9.7 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 82% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 9th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 17th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight101.7 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 49% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 9th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height765 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity5.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 59% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 12th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 125 cc • Air cooled • 9.7 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,200 mmSeat 765 mmClearance 160 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-12 front / 130/70-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-12
Rear tire size 130/70-12
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 12 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Engine oil capacity 1.10 L (1.16 US qt)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.095 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 95.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 77.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 124.9 cc (7.62 cu in)
Power 9.7 hp (7.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 10.9 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 1.10 L (1.16 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Rake 25.0°
Trail 81 mm (3.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 120/70-12
Rear tire 130/70-12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 101.7 kg (224.2 lb)
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall length 1,760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,010 mm (39.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,200 mm (47.2 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.50 L (1.45 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 12V 3.5AH battery.

Other specifications

Color options Yellow, red, black, white

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.