Honda CBF125
The Honda CBF 125 Stunner
When launched instantly set itself apart
in the 125cc segment with its sporty
stance and youthful looks.
But with an unbeatable combination of looks, performance and comfort, the Honda CBF Stunner 125 is the obvious winner. For 2008, the contenders in this class include the TVS Flame and the Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si.
The engine, in spite of scoring high marks on performance, doesn't disappoint on the fuel efficiency front. The Stunner's mid range power is potent enough to shun 150cc bikes in the twistie.
Make no mistake, the bike is comfortable and highly maneuverable in city traffic too. This riding posture makes for great handling capabilities on the twisties.
Make no mistake, the bike is comfortable and highly maneuverable in city traffic too. This riding posture makes for great handling capabilities on the twisties. The footpegs are pulled back to emulate a rear set assembly. The high mid range torque from the engine is a virtue shared by its Shine sibling. The Stunner's five-speed gearbox is wonderfully smooth.
The bike's strong performance is courtesy its rock solid handling, trademark Honda refinement and exceptionally good ride comfort especially considering its sporty stance.
These aesthetics add to the overall novelty of the Stunner and work well for the parent company in order to lure potential buyers away from the competition.
The build quality and design of the quarter fairing takes the game a notch higher and even shames its cousin, the Hero Honda Karizma. The console, though not digital, is very well laid out and easy to read. To highlight the Honda racing streak, the Stunner comes in vibrant colours like the traditional Honda Red, Bright Yellow and Sober Silver.
The CBF takes all the strengths of the Shine, adds more potency and presents it as a strong package. The Shine 125, forms the platform for the Stunner. The Honda CBF Stunner, When launched instantly set itself apart in the 125cc segment with its sporty stance and youthful looks.
| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| The key to the extraordinary success of Honda¿s 125cc motorcycles may be the fact that its small displacement offerings benefit from the same technical expertise, the same long experience and the same pride in craftsmanship as the company¿s larger displacement machines. |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Honda CBF125 |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Category: | Allround |
| Rating: | 56.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 124.70 ccm (7.61 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Power: | 11.13 HP (8.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque: | 11.20 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel control: | OHC |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension: | 30mm telescopic fork, 115mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension: | Conventional twin shock, double tube damper with 3-step adjustable spring preload, 87mm axle travel |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 80/0-M17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 100/90-M17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 128.0 kg (282.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0870 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 792 mm (31.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Overall length: | 1,955 mm (77.0 inches) |
| Overall width: | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.00 litres (3.43 gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Red, black, white |
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