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2008Hartford HD-125S

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The 2008 Hartford HD-125S is a budget 125cc commuter motorcycle for learner riders. Its air-cooled single makes 12.7 hp, with a 780 mm seat and 110 kg dry weight.

Capacity
124.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
110.0 kg
Seat height
780 mm
Power
12.7 HP (9.3 kW)
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What’s new for the 2008 Hartford HD-125S

vs the 2007
Spec20072008
Power 9.5 HP (7.0 kW) 12.7 HP (9.3 kW)
Torque 9.4 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) 6.9 Nm (0.7 kgf-m or 5.1 ft.lbs)
Front suspension Telescopic fork not listed
Rear suspension Dual shocks not listed
Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 20Agility 68Comfort 45Off-road 10Touring 25Road manners 55
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering40%
City riding70%
Daily riding60%
Touring25%
Two-up25%
Track15%
Best for
It is designed mainly for learning, commuting, and light urban riding rather than performance or long-distance work.
Built for
The single-cylinder air-cooled engine gives a simple, forgiving, low-stress riding character with modest torque delivery.
Not ideal for
It is not suited to riders wanting genuine highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or aggressive sport riding.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Hartford HD-125S, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.0 ccm
Power
12.7 HP (9.3 kW)
Torque
6.9 Nm (0.7 kgf-m)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1155 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
56.5 x 49.5 mm
Compression
9.0:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
CDI
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1280 mm
Overall length
1945 mm
Overall width
815 mm
Overall height
1010 mm
Seat height
780 mm
Dry weight
110.0 kg
Fuel capacity
10.30 litres
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
2.75-18
Rear tyre
3.50-16
Other
Color options
Black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 200720082009201120122014
Capacity 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc
Dry weight 110 kg 110 kg 110 kg 110 kg 110 kg 110 kg
Seat height 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm
Fuel capacity 10.3 L 10.3 L 10.3 L 10.3 L 10.3 L 10.3 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Hartford HD-125S?

The 2008 Hartford HD-125S has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Hartford HD-125S have?

The 2008 Hartford HD-125S has a Power of 12.7 HP (9.3 kW).

How many gears does the Hartford HD-125S have?

The 2008 Hartford HD-125S has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Hartford HD-125S?

The 2008 Hartford HD-125S has a Torque of 6.9 Nm (0.7 kgf-m or 5.1 ft.lbs).

How much does the Hartford HD-125S weigh?

The 2008 Hartford HD-125S has a Dry weight of 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds).

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