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Honda VT 125 C Shadow - [2007]
This edition of the Honda VT 125 C Shadow is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.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 2007 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 | 2018cc.2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 FI-SP | 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 2007 Honda VT 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [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 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 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 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [8.4 lb-ft (11.4 Nm) @ 8000 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 2007 Honda VT 125 C Shadow.
The 2007 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 2007 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 2003 Honda VT 125 C Shadow (40.7 secs) and the 1999 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 2007 Honda VT 125 C Shadow and the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X
When talking about the performance of the 2007 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 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X (0 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 (0 secs).
The 2007 version of the Honda VT 125 C Shadow has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 2007 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 2007 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).
