Honda CM125

The Honda Custom CM125 is a twin cylinder 4-stroke 2 valve motorcycle introduced in 1982/3. The tall engine essentially combines the bottom end of the squat CD125 Benly motor with the high cylinder head of the sportier CB125. The overall design took advantage of the popularity of North American custom styling and aped features found on larger factory-customised motorycles. Thus, the CM125 had high handlebars, megaphone silencers, teardrop-shaped petrol tank and stepped seat. More chromium plated parts were found on this model than upon it's sister CB125 and CD125 bikes. The ignition lock was situated between the instrumentation which consisted of two binnacles containing a speedometer and a set of three warning lights (neutral, turn, high beam). The same key activated the steering lock and a plastic tool box situated under the off-side side panel. Drum braking was actuated by cable (front) and rod (rear). The 'big bike' looks of this model heightened by it's twin cylinder engine meant it enjoyed particular popularity in the United Kingdom whilst learner motorcyclists were by law restricted to machines of 125cc and below until they passed their riding test and obtained a full licence. Their only market competitors were from single cylinder machines being the more awkwardly styled Yamaha SR125 and later the Suzuki GN125. The CM125 Custom was eventually replaced by the Honda CA125 Rebel custom model as the market produced more sophisticated 125cc custom-styled machines such as the Suzuki Intruder 125, Yamaha Virago 125 and Yamaha XVS 125.

Honda CM125

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda Custom 125
Parent company	Honda
Production	1982 - 2002
Successor	Honda CA125 Rebel
Class	custom bike
Engine	124cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
Transmission	5-speed chain driven
Suspension	oil damped twin shock
Brakes	Front: Drum Rear: Drum
Weight	139kg (dry)
Fuel capacity	13 litres

External links

• Youngbiker.de
• Motoplanete.com