Naked // Manual // 2024
Honda
CB125F
The world's most economical motorcycle.
Power
10.7 bhp
Weight
117kg
Top Speed
65 mph
From New
£2,899
The CB125F is the rational choice. Single-cylinder, low maintenance, and the highest claimed fuel economy of any motorcycle Honda has ever sold — over 145 mpg in real-world use. The everyman's commuter.
Who it's for
Pure commuters, budget-conscious learners, and couriers who need a workhorse that just refuses to break.
Pros
- Up to 145 mpg real-world economy
- Cheapest insurance group in the 125 class
- Bulletproof Honda reliability
- Low 790mm seat — fits almost anyone
Cons
- Plasticky finish vs CB125R
- Only 10.7 bhp — slowest in this guide
- Plain styling
Full Specifications
- Engine
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, air-cooled
- Displacement
- 124cc
- Power
- 10.7 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
- Torque
- 8.3 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
- Top speed
- 65 mph
- Fuel economy
- 145 mpg
- Fuel capacity
- 11 litres
- Weight
- 117 kg (wet)
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Brakes
- Front: 240mm disc. Rear: 130mm drum.
- Suspension
- Front: telescopic forks. Rear: twin shocks.
- Wheels & tyres
- 18" front, 17" rear, Vee Rubber tyres
- ABS
- Front-only ABS
- Service interval
- 8,000 miles / 12 months
- Warranty
- 2 years unlimited mileage
- Insurance group
- Group 8
- Available colours
- Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Cool White, Imperial Red Metallic
- Price new
- £2,899
- Price used
- £1,800 – £2,500
- CBT legal?
- Yes
- Full-licence keepable?
- No — restricted to learners
Best for
- Long-distance commuting
- Courier work
- First-bike learners on a budget
Trivia
- — Built in Honda's Brazilian factory for the European market.
- — Used by more UK food-delivery couriers than any other 125.
- — Has never had a major reliability recall.
Don't have your CBT yet?
You need a valid DL196 certificate before you can legally ride the CB125F on the road.
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