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Honda VT 125 C Shadow - [1999]
This edition of the Honda VT 125 C Shadow is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 and the 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Honda VT 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1999 VT 125 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VT 125's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 FI-SP | 2018cc.2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VT 125 C Shadow in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1999 Honda VT 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 15 bhp (11 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 9000 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 VT 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1999 Honda VT 125 C Shadow.
The 1999 Honda VT 125 C Shadow has a Power to weight ratio of 90.9 bhp per ton and 49.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 VT 125 competing with the 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 SOHC [115.4 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Yamaha AG 175 [115.1 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 VT 125 generating around 49.1 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 2014 Suzuki GSX 150 F [74.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Suzuki GSX 150 F [74.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 40.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 41.6 secs, this makes the Honda VT 125 C Shadow similar in acceleration to the 2007 Honda VT 125 C Shadow (40.7 secs) and the 2003 Honda VT 125 C Shadow (40.7 secs). This Honda VT 125 C Shadow 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 1999 Honda VT 125 C Shadow and the 2006 Kawasaki W 400 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1999 Honda VT 125 C Shadow 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 2006 Kawasaki W 400 Twin Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1984 Honda NS 250 2 Stroke (0 secs).
The 1999 version of the Honda VT 125 C Shadow has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 1999 VT 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 1999 Honda VT 125 C Shadow then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
Norton Commando 750 Roadster MKII
Engine Capacity: 745 cc
Top Speed: 0 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.0 secs @ 0 mph
