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Honda MBX 125 F - [1983]
This edition of the Honda MBX 125 F is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda MBX 125 has a 125cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1983 MBX 125 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the MBX 125's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda MBX 125 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda MBX 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 5 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 18.1 bhp (13 kW) @ 8700 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 11.4 lb-ft (15.4 Nm) @ 7200 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 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) @ 7800 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda MBX 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda MBX 125 F.
The 1983 Honda MBX 125 F has a Power to weight ratio of 150.8 bhp per ton and 95.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 MBX 125 competing with the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R [175.8 bhp\ton] and the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R Special Edition [175.8 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 MBX 125 generating around 95.2 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 2012 Yamaha WR 250 R [119.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha WR 250 R [119.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 24.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 25.1 secs, this makes the Honda MBX 125 F similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally (24.5 secs) and the 2019 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally (24.5 secs). This Honda MBX 125 F 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 1983 Honda MBX 125 F and the 2001 Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda MBX 125 F 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 2001 Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma (0 secs) and the 1985 Honda CBX 250 S (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda MBX 125 F has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 MBX 125 equals the 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda MBX 125 F then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
