2024Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe

★ 5.0

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The 2024 Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe is an entry-level sport bike designed for new riders and commuters seeking an affordable, nimble motorcycle. Powered by a liquid-cooled 124.9cc single-cylinder engine producing 14.8 horsepower, it delivers accessible performance with excellent fuel efficiency and easy handling characteristics. Known for its retro-modern styling and approachable riding experience, the CB125R excels as a learner-friendly platform that doesn't compromise on build quality or reliability.

Capacity: 124.9 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 137.0 kg
Seat height: 816 mm
Power: 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2024 Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe

vs the 2023

Spec	2023	2024
Top speed	105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)	not listed
Wet weight	130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)	137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Fuel capacity	10.10 litres (2.67 US gallons)	10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
Rear suspension	Monoshock	Single-damper with preload adjustment
Front brakes	Single disc. 4-piston calipers.	Single disc. Hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston brake caliper

Other years 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering55%

City riding78%

Daily riding70%

Touring42%

Two-up45%

Track15%

Best for: Best described as a small-capacity urban commuter with light adventure-styled touches for mixed city and light off-road use.
Built for: A practical, easygoing single-cylinder machine that prioritizes efficiency, nimbleness, and everyday usability over outright performance.
Not ideal for: Not a good match for riders seeking high-speed touring or track-focused performance, since its small engine and mismatched naming data limit confidence in its true power output.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 816mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning 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: 124.9 ccm
Power: 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 11.6 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1080 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 57.3 x 48.4 mm
Compression: 11.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1345 mm
Overall length: 2015 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Overall height: 1055 mm
Seat height: 816 mm
Wet weight: 137.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 10.00 litres
Ground clearance: 140 mm
Oil capacity: 1.50 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond, steel
Front suspension: 41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Rear suspension: Single-damper with preload adjustment
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 126 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.2°
Trail: 90 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston brake caliper
Front tyre: 110/70-17
Rear tyre: 150/60-17