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Honda CB125F

The learner's 125 that covered over 700 km on one tank in a 2026 efficiency challenge.12

Researched October 25, 2026 from 28 sources

Also called

  • Mechero con ruedasA 2021 road test's 'lighter on wheels' tag, earned by measured consumption of 2.16 L/100 km.3

At a glance

0100200
10.46–10.73 hpPower
050100
31.3 s0–100 km/h
0100200
106.7 km/hTop speed
0150300
10.2–10.9 N·mTorque
05001,000
117–128 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.131013

Engine
eSP: 124cc SOHC with oil-jet cooling; Pakistan: 124.1cc OHV; air-cooled8101415
Layout
Single-cylinder, rear-wheel chain drive1016
Gearbox
eSP: 5-speed manual, chain drive; 124.8cc Twister: 4-speed131417
Built at
Original: Honda plant, China; 2021 redesign: Atessa, Italy16

The story

Built for riding schools, new riders and daily commutes, the CB125F replaced the CBF125 in 2015 as production moved from India to China. Economy, rather than outright performance, drove its brief.145

2015: CBF125 replacement, built in China20152017: Euro 4 and combined braking20172019: Pakistan gets its own CB125F20192021: eSP overhaul cuts 11 kg20212023: Europe's second best-selling 12520232024: Shorter silencer, thicker grab handle · 1,650 km of dirt in 23h 37m20242026: Idle stop, TFT and RoadSync · Over 700 km without refueling2026 Honda CB125S: 1971–1975Honda CB125 (J): From 1976JHonda CG125: 1976–presentHonda CG125Honda CBF125 (JC40): 2008–2015JC40Honda CB125F (2015–2020): 2015–2020 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones14682324
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1971–1975Honda CB125S
From 1976Honda CB125 (J)
1976–presentHonda CG125
2008–2015Honda CBF125 (JC40)
2015–2020Honda CB125F (2015–2020)
2015CBF125 replacement, built in China
2017Euro 4 and combined braking
2019Pakistan gets its own CB125F
2021eSP overhaul cuts 11 kg
2023Europe's second best-selling 125
2024Shorter silencer, thicker grab handle
20241,650 km of dirt in 23h 37m
2026Idle stop, TFT and RoadSync
2026Over 700 km without refueling
  1. 2015

    CBF125 replacement, built in China

    The CB125F replaced the CBF125 as production moved from India to China, gaining a balancer shaft and 18-inch wheels in place of 17-inch rims.145

  2. 2017

    Euro 4 and combined braking

    Euro 4 certification came with combined braking: the 240 mm front disc and 130 mm rear drum now worked together.6

  3. 2019

    Pakistan gets its own CB125F

    Launch choices included red, blue and black regular bikes, red or black special editions and a white version reserved for institutions.78

  4. 2021

    eSP overhaul cuts 11 kg

    A Euro 5 eSP engine with a starter-generator shed 7 kg; a new frame helped cut curb weight from 128 to 117 kg. Claimed fuel use: 1.5 L/100 km.3910

  5. 2023

    Europe's second best-selling 125

    A 2023 announcement put the previous year's European sales above 7,000, placing the CB125F second among 125cc motorcycles.11

  6. 2024

    Shorter silencer, thicker grab handle

    A shorter silencer, longer chrome heat shield and thicker aluminum passenger grab handle arrived with Imperial Red Metallic and Matt Marvel Blue Metallic.11

  7. 2024

    1,650 km of dirt in 23h 37m

    Wombattle completed a dirt-road endurance ride on a CB125F prepared with off-road tires, covering 1,650 km in 23 hours 37 minutes.12

  8. 2026

    Idle stop, TFT and RoadSync

    Honda's first manual-transmission motorcycle with idle stop also gained a 4.2-inch TFT, RoadSync, USB-C and new LED headlight and taillight.1013

  9. 2026

    Over 700 km without refueling

    A stock CB125F covered over 700 km between Lisbon and Madrid in two days on one tank, finishing with range still showing on its display.2

Every generation

  • Honda CG125
    Honda CG1251976–present
  • Honda CBF125
    JC402008–2015
  • Honda CB125E (Australia)
    Honda CB125E (Australia)
  • Honda CB125F (2015–2020)
    Honda CB125F (2015–2020)2015–2020

Versions

5 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    CB125F regular (Pakistan)

    2019

  • Standard

    CB125F Twister (four-speed)

  • Special

    CB125F Special Edition (Pakistan)

    2019

  • Special

    CB125F institutional white (Pakistan)

    2019

  • Limited

    CB125F 75th Independence Day edition

How to spot one

Look for

  • 2015–2020: angular tank shrouds and a compact headlight cowl accompany the naked styling.14
  • 2015–2020: black engine and conspicuous red rear shock springs.4
  • 2021: five-spoke 18-inch alloys and two stacked LED headlight modules.39
  • 2026: angular nose and flyscreen, broad fuel tank and silver side shrouds.1314

Year by year

  1. 2015

    Upper fairing, screen and belly pan give way to smaller cowls; one seat replaces separate rider and passenger seats.15

  2. 2021

    Analog dials give way to LCD instruments; the headlight has two stacked LED modules.318

  3. 2021

    Six-spoke wheels become five-spoke; the passenger grab handle is reshaped like a small spoiler.1920

  4. 2024

    Shorter muffler, longer chrome heat shield and thicker aluminum grab handle; Imperial Red Metallic and Matt Marvel Blue Metallic join Black.11

  5. 2026

    A 4.2-inch color TFT replaces the monochrome LCD; reshaped nose, lower screen and new LED headlight and taillight.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Honda CB125F
    CB125F
    Photo of a CBF125
    CBF125

    CBF125

    The CBF125 has a screen, upper fairing and belly pan; the 2015 CB125F replaced them with smaller cowls.59

  • Photo of a Honda CB125F
    CB125F
    Photo of a CB125R
    CB125R

    CB125R

    Read the model name carefully: CB125R is the higher-spec model, while CB125F is the budget commuter.10

  • CB125E

    The CB125E has a round headlight and basic dash; its CB125F replacement has an LED headlight and LCD instruments.2122

Against its rivals

  • Yamaha YS125

    CB125F vs Yamaha YS125

    Listed price lower is better

    CB125F2,750 €
    Yamaha YS1252,799 €
    3
  • Benelli BN125

    CB125F vs Benelli BN125

    Listed price lower is better

    CB125F3,159 £
    Benelli BN1252,799 £
    25

  • CB125F vs CFMOTO 125NK

    Power

    CB125F10.7 hp
    CFMOTO 125NK14.4 hp
    10

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 5 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “Ken Tomiyasu's quiet revolution”
    • “CB125S/J: a disc brake, then back to a drum”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 28 sources
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  2. Reto De Consumo En Moto: Más De 700 Km De Madrid A Lisboa Con Una Honda CB125F Sin Repostar, ¿aguantará? mujeresmoteras.com
  3. Honda CB125F 2021 - Mechero con ruedas | Moto125.cc moto125.cc
  4. Honda CB125F (2015-2020): Review & Buying Guide bennetts.co.uk
  5. First ride: Honda CB125F review | Visordown visordown.com
  6. Honda CB125F 2017 : Euro 4 et freinage combiné scooter-system.fr
  7. Atlas Honda launches CB125F - Profit by Pakistan Today profit.pakistantoday.com.pk
  8. Honda CBF125 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  9. Honda CB125F 2021 lerepairedesmotards.com
  10. Honda CB125F (2026) – Review | Frugal commuter and learner favourite bennetts.co.uk
  11. Dax a CB125F v nových farbách pre rok 2024 honda.sk
  12. 1650kms Dirt 24hrs CB125F Road Bike! - Wombattle's Iron Butt Rides wombattler.com
  13. Honda | CB125F | 125 | Specifications honda.co.uk
  14. Honda | CB125F | 125 | Start something special honda.co.uk
  15. Honda CB125F | Sporty Design & Superior Performance atlashonda.com.pk
  16. Honda CB 125 F – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
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  18. Essai Honda CB 125 F lerepairedesmotards.com
  19. Atlas Honda launches Special Edition CB125F - Horsepower Pakistan horsepower.com.pk
  20. Essai - Honda CB 125 F mod. 2021 : Le PCX version moto ! caradisiac.com
  21. Quickspin Honda CB125E - Australian Motorcycle News amcn.com.au
  22. COMMUTER LIGHTS - HONDA CB125F - Australian Motorcycle News amcn.com.au
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  25. Honda CB125F Review: Still one of the best commuters in 2025? lexhaminsurance.co.uk
  26. Honda CB125F Specs — Moto motoreka.com
  27. Honda CB125F Review: The Perfect Motorcycle for Learners acbt.london
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  • mujeresmoteras.com
  • moto125.cc
  • bennetts.co.uk
  • visordown.com
  • scooter-system.fr
  • profit.pakistantoday.com.pk
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  • lerepairedesmotards.com
  • honda.sk
  • wombattler.com
  • honda.co.uk
  • atlashonda.com.pk
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