Across the 1974 and 1975 model years, the Honda SL 125 S motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 238.1 lb (108 kg).
Honda SL 125 S weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda SL 125 S?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda SL 125 S is lighter than about 99.3% 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 SL 125 S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1974, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 238.1 lb (108 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 12 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.04 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 19.84 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 192 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda SL 125 S weight FAQ
How much does the Honda SL 125 S weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 238.1 lb (108 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda SL 125 S weight compare with similar Hondas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.3% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Honda SL 125 S model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1974-1975 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda SL 125 S?
A full tank works out to about 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) from the listed 1.98 US gal (7.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda SL 125 S weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 418.1 lb (189.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda SL 125 S strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.04 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 8th percentile within the compatible Honda custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda SL 125 S displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.52 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda SL 125 S weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 315.3 lb (143 kg) lighter than the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 553.4 lb (251 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Honda SL 125 S easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.