Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke - [2013] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke - [2013]

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Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke - [2013]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke
  • Year: 2013 | Type: Standard
  • Engine: 125 cc (7.6 ci) 2 Valve
  • Engine Type: Wankel | Cylinders: 1
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 4 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 101.7 kgs (224 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7000 rpm
  • Torque: 8.0 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 94.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 79.0 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 39.2 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 40.0 secs
  • Top Speed: 60 mph (96.5 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Honda MSX 125 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition.This particular Honda MSX 125 has a 125cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020] image

An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]

The 2013 MSX 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 MSX 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.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 101.7 kgs (224 lbs) this makes the Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F, give or take 50kg.

Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025] image

The 2013 Honda MSX 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]

In terms of power the 125cc 2 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [15 bhp (11 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.0 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 5500 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 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda MSX 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Suzuki RG 125 E - [1980] image

The 1980 Suzuki RG 125 E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke.

The 2013 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 94.3 bhp per ton and 79.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 MSX 125 competing with the 1980 Suzuki RG 125 E [118.5 bhp\ton] and the 1975 Kawasaki KE 125 Single Cylinder [118.1 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 MSX 125 generating around 79.0 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 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X [104.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2005 Suzuki TU 250 X [104.0 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 39.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 40.0 secs, this makes the Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke similar in acceleration to the 2015 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke (39.2 secs) and the 2015 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke (39.2 secs). This Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke 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).

Honda CRE 125 Honda Moto Italy - [1990] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke and the 1990 Honda CRE 125 Honda Moto Italy

When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke 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 1990 Honda CRE 125 Honda Moto Italy (0 secs) and the 2016 Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2013 version of the Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke has a maximum speed of 60mph.

Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder - [2002] image

Top Speed of the 2013 MSX 125 equals the 2002 Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda MSX 125 Four Stroke then how about a 2002 Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder (71 mph) and the 2001 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC (71 mph).

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C 102

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C100

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C50

C70

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CB 1000

CB 1100

CB 125

CB 1300

CB 150

CB 175

CB 200

CB 250

CB 300

CB 350

CB 360

CB 400

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CB 500

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CBF 250

CBF 500

CBF 600

CBR 1000

CBR 1100

CBR 125

CBR 150

CBR 250

CBR 300

CBR 400

CBR 450

CBR 500

CBR 600

CBR 650

CBR 900

CBX 1000

CBX 125

CBX 200

CBX 250

CBX 400

CBX 550

CBX 650

CBX 750

CD 125

CD 175

CD 200

CG 125

CHF 50

CJ 360

CL 350

CL 360

CL 400

CL 450

CL 500

CL 77

CLR 125

CM 125

CM 200

CM 250

CM 400

CM 450

CMX 1100

CMX 250

CMX 300

CMX 450

CMX 500

CN 250

CR 125

CR 480

CR 500

CRE 125

CRF 1000

CRF 1100

CRF 230

CRF 250

CRF 300

CRF 450

CRM 125

CRM 250

CT 110

CT 175

CT 70

CT 90

CTX 1300

CTX 200

CTX 700

CX 400

CX 500

CX 650

DN-01

DR 200

EX

EXP-2

FJS 400

FJS 600

FMX 650

FT 400

FT 500

FTR 223

FX 650

GB 250

GB 400

GB 500

GL 1000

GL 1100

GL 1200

GL 1500

GL 1800

GL 400

GL 500

GL 650

GLX 1500

GLX 1800

GTR 150

LS 125

MB 50

MBX 125

Monkey

MR 250

MSX 125

MT 50

MTX 125

MTX 200

MVX 250

Navi 110

NC 700

NC 750

NM4

NR 750

NRX 1800

NS 125

NS 250

NS 400

NSR 125

NSR 150

NSR 250

NSS 125

NSS 250

NSS 300

NSS 350

NSS 750

NT 1100

NT 400

NT 600

NT 650

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NV 400

NV 750

NX 125

NX 250

NX 350

NX 400

NX 500

NX 650

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NXR 125

NXR 750

PC 800

PCX 125

PCX 150

PS 50

RC 213

RS 150

RVF 400

RVF 750

SH 125

SH 300

SH Mode

SL 100

SL 125

SL 175

SL 230

SL 350

SL 99

SLR 650

ST 1100

ST 125

ST 1300

TL 125

TLM 200

TLM 220

TLR 220

VF 1000

VF 1100

VF 400

VF 500

VF 700

VF 750

VFR 1200

VFR 400

VFR 700

VFR 750

VFR 800

VRX 400

VT 1100

VT 125

VT 1300

VT 250

VT 400

VT 500

VT 600

VT 700

VT 750

VTR 1000

VTR 250

VTX 1300

VTX 1800

X Eleven

X-ADV

X-Four

XBR 500

XL 125

XL 175

XL 185

XL 200

XL 230

XL 250

XL 350

XL 400

XL 500

XL 600

XLR 125

XLR 200

XLR 250

XLX 250

XLX 350

XR 125

XR 150

XR 185

XR 200

XR 230

XR 250

XR 350

XR 400

XR 500

XR 600

XR 650

XRE 300

XRV 650

XRV 750


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