Honda CM125
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Honda Custom 125 |
| Parent company | Honda |
| Production | 1982 - 2002 |
| Successor | Honda CA125 Rebel |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 124 cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder |
| Transmission | 5-speed chain driven |
| Suspension | oil damped twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Weight | 139 kg (306 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) |
The CM125 is a parallel twin cylinder air-cooled OHC four-stroke cruiser motorcycle introduced by Honda in 1982. The tall engine essentially combines the bottom end of the squat CD125 Benly motor with the high cylinder head of the sportier CB125T.
The overall design took advantage of the popularity of North American cruiser styling and aped features found on larger cruisers. Thus, the CM125 had high handlebars, megaphone silencers, teardrop-shaped petrol tank and stepped seat. More chromium- plated and polished alloy parts were found on this model than upon its 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. The drum brakes were actuated by a cable in front and a rod in the rear.
The 'big bike' looks of this model heightened by its twin cylinder engine meant it enjoyed particular popularity in the United Kingdom whilst learner motorcyclists were by law restricted to machines of 125 cc and below until they passed their riding test and obtained a full licence.
The CM125 Custom was eventually replaced by the Honda CA125 Rebel custom model.
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