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2021Herald Cafe 125
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The 2021 Herald Cafe 125 is a café racer styled 125 from the UK brand Herald. Its air-cooled 125cc single makes 9.9 hp through a five-speed gearbox, for a top speed of about 112 km/h. A 740 mm seat, 126 kg dry weight and 12-litre tank make it easy for learners.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Power
- 9.9 HP (7.2 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for relaxed café-racer styling and short urban or suburban rides rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- It has a classic, retro café-racer charm with modest power delivered through a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder engine.
- Not ideal for
- It's not for riders seeking highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or two-up passenger performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usEngine
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 9.9 HP (7.2 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0786 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Performance
- Top speed
- 112.0 km/h (69.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Other
- Color options
- Black, Red
- Comments
- UK brand.
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 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 Herald Cafe 125?
The 2021 Herald Cafe 125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Herald Cafe 125 have?
The 2021 Herald Cafe 125 has a Power of 9.9 HP (7.2 kW).
How many gears does the Herald Cafe 125 have?
The 2021 Herald Cafe 125 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Herald Cafe 125 weigh?
The 2021 Herald Cafe 125 has a Dry weight of 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds).
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