Scooters

2012Honda SH125I Sporty

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The 2012 Honda SH125i Sporty is a practical 125cc scooter designed for urban commuters seeking reliable daily transportation with sporty styling. Its fuel-injected single-cylinder engine delivers smooth, economical performance ideal for city riding and congested traffic navigation. Known for Honda's quality engineering and the automatic transmission's ease of use, it suits riders prioritizing convenience and dependability over raw power.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 4-speed
Dry weight: 120.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 13.0 HP (9.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda SH125I Sporty

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Front suspension	33mm telescopic fork, 90mm axle travel	33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Dual damper unit swingarm, 82mm axle travel	Dual damper unit swingarm
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Single disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads

Other years 2008 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding88%

Daily riding82%

Touring25%

Two-up45%

Track5%

Best for: Designed as a practical, nimble urban commuter for weaving through traffic and short daily trips rather than long-distance or high-speed riding.
Built for: A practical, no-fuss scooter that prioritizes convenience, fuel efficiency, and easy automatic operation over performance or excitement.
Not ideal for: Not suited for highway touring, two-up long journeys, or riders seeking strong acceleration and high top speed.

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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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Honda SH125I Sporty, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 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: 125.0 ccm
Power: 13.0 HP (9.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM
Torque: 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1083 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 52.4 x 57.8 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital transistorised with electronic advance

Transmission

Gearbox: 4-speed
Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Automatic centrifugal

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1335 mm
Overall length: 2025 mm
Overall width: 728 mm
Overall height: 1230 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Dry weight: 120.0 kg
Wet weight: 136.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.50 litres
Ground clearance: 149 mm
Oil capacity: 1.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Dual damper unit swingarm
Front wheel travel: 89 mm
Rear wheel travel: 83 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 85 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, Comb Brake and sintered metal pads
Front brakes diameter: 240 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, drilled rotor and resin mould pads
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 100/80-16
Rear tyre: 120/80-16