43,669 bikes · 493 makes Add a bikeLog inRegister
Scooters

2021Honda SH125I

Rate this bike
Click to vote

45 fields on record

The 2021 Honda SH125I is a premium, large-wheeled scooter popular across Europe. Its liquid-cooled 124.9cc single makes 12.9 hp at 8,250 rpm and 12 Nm through an automatic belt drive. Honda Smart Key, a USB charger and ABS make it practical every day.

Capacity
124.9 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
Know it? Add it →
Dry weight
123.0 kg
Seat height
799 mm
Power
12.9 HP (9.4 kW) @ 8250 RPM
⇄ Compare with another bike + Add to garage All model years

What’s new for the 2021 Honda SH125I

vs the 2020
Spec20202021
Power 12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 8500 RPM 12.9 HP (9.4 kW) @ 8250 RPM
Torque 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Wet weight 136.9 kg (301.8 pounds) 133.9 kg (295.2 pounds)
Fuel capacity 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons) 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons)
Compression 11.0:1 11.5:1
Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 16Agility 80Comfort 52Off-road 6Touring 15Road manners 62
Off-road & trail6%
Cornering38%
City riding96%
Daily riding92%
Touring14%
Two-up45%
Track4%
Best for
Built for urban commuting and short errands-weaving traffic, easy parking, with underseat and top-box storage plus 107 mpg economy.
Built for
A refined, frugal, no-fuss city scooter-smooth eSP+ single, keyless start, traction control and ABS wrapped in tidy Honda build quality.
Not ideal for
Not for highway cruising, long-distance touring, spirited canyon carving or anyone wanting real speed and power.

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 us
At 799mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2021 Honda SH125I, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 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.

More bikes at 751-820 mm — Middle Ground →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Range and running costs

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.9 ccm
Power
12.9 HP (9.4 kW) @ 8250 RPM
CO2 Emissions
49 CO2 g/km
Torque
12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.1049 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
53.5 x 55.5 mm
Compression
11.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder
4
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Automatic, centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1350 mm
Overall length
2090 mm
Overall width
730 mm
Overall height
1130 mm
Seat height
799 mm
Dry weight
123.0 kg
Wet weight
133.9 kg
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres
Ground clearance
145 mm
Oil capacity
1.00 litres
Carrying capacity
Top box
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Tubular steel underbone
Front suspension
33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Dual-damper unit swingarm
Front wheel travel
89 mm
Rear wheel travel
83 mm
Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
85 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter
240 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
100/80-16
Rear tyre
120/80-16
Other
Color options
Mat Pearl Cool White, Mat Rock Gray, Pearl Nightstar Black, Timeless Gray Metallic, Pearl Splendor Red
Comments
Honda Smart Key, USB charger.

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 20062011201620212026
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc
Dry weight 127 kg 120 kg 120 kg 123 kg 123 kg
Seat height 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 799 mm 799 mm
Fuel capacity 7.5 L 7.5 L 7.5 L 7 L 7 L

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

Rider Reviews

—
☆☆☆☆☆
Be the first to rate

Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.

Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda SH125I?

The 2021 Honda SH125I has a Capacity of 124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda SH125I have?

The 2021 Honda SH125I has a Power of 12.9 HP (9.4 kW) @ 8250 RPM.

What is the torque of the Honda SH125I?

The 2021 Honda SH125I has a Torque of 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.

How much does the Honda SH125I weigh?

The 2021 Honda SH125I has a Dry weight of 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds).

Shop this bike

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Similar bikes

Same category, weighted similarity

More Honda Motorcycles