

This edition of the Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS is the 4 speed / Automatic version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Honda C 125 has a 125cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2018 C 125 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the C 125's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke | 1967cc.1986 Kawasaki AR 125 Single Cylinder | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 109 kgs (240 lbs) this makes the Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 125cc 2 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 9.2 bhp (6 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally [25.4 bhp (18 kW) @ 7500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 5250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda C 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2018 Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 84.4 bhp per ton and 74.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 C 125 competing with the 2009 Yamaha WR 125 X [109.4 bhp\ton] and the 2015 Yamaha WR 125 X [109.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda C 125 generating around 74.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1996 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella RS [99.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella [99.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 43.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 44.8 secs, this makes the Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS similar in acceleration to the 2020 Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS (43.8 secs) and the 1982 Honda CD 125 TC Benly (43.8 secs). This Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS and the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1985 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade SE 10th An (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS has a maximum speed of 65mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Honda C 125 Super Cub ABS then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
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