Honda·Roadster·124cc·A2 NATIF

CB125F

↘ Evolution history · 2015 → present
12
Years of production
3
Generations
124
current cc
11
Horsepower
12
Vintages

The learner benchmark — light, bulletproof and frugal, Europe's best-selling 125cc roadster.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2026 — present
CONNECTED GENERATION — EURO 5+

First Honda motorcycle with automatic Idling Stop, the 2026 CB125F meets Euro 5+ and gains a 4.2" colour TFT screen, Honda RoadSync Bluetooth and USB-C charging.

2026
MEngine
Euro 5+ with automatic Idling Stop — first on a manual Honda
Engine cuts out automatically after 3 seconds idle, restarts with a simple throttle twist. Fuel consumption 1.49 L/100 km, range 730+ km.
Major
EElectronics
4.2" full-colour TFT screen with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth and handlebar USB-C port
Smartphone connectivity via Honda RoadSync app (calls, music streaming).
Major
AAesthetics
New bodywork with redesigned front and rear LED lighting
Medium
Buyer radar
2026

The most connected 125 in its class — TFT, Bluetooth and Idling Stop at this price, unmatched.

TOP BUY
Gen 2 · 2021 — 2025
ESP REDESIGN — EURO 5

Major redesign around the ACG-start eSP engine: 11 kg lighter than gen 1, Euro 5, LED headlight and digital dash with ECO indicator. The benchmark urban 125 of its generation.

2025
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
MEngine
New 124.7cc eSP engine — ACG starter, Euro 5, −11 kg
4T SOHC 2-valve air-cooled single, PGM-FI injection. Power: 8 kW (10.9 hp) at 7,500 rpm, torque 10.9 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Weight: 117 kg.
Major
CFrame
New lighter steel frame — seat height raised to 790 mm
Major
AAesthetics
New design inspired by CB stablemates with LED headlight — centre stand standard
Major
EElectronics
New digital instrument panel with ECO indicator
Medium
Buyer radar
2021

Major redesign: lighter, more modern, more frugal. Best urban 125 of its era.

TOP BUY
Gen 1 · 2015 — 2020
FIRST GENERATION

Replacing the CBF125, the CB125F inherits the muscular CB500F/CB650F styling with a PGM-FI injected single made in China, 17 mm lower in the seat.

2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2018
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2017
MEngine
Euro 4 engine — balance shaft and reworked PGM-FI
Euro 4 compliant. Power: 7.6 kW (10.5 hp) at 7,750 rpm.
Medium
SSafety
CBS combined braking added — 240 mm front disc, rear drum
Medium
EElectronics
Gear position indicator added to instrument cluster
Medium
2016
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2015
MEngine
Launch — 124cc PGM-FI single replacing the CBF125
4T air-cooled single, 5-speed, electric start. Made in China. Weight 128 kg, seat height 775 mm.
Major
AAesthetics
CB-style design inspired by the CB500F and CB650F — partial front fairing
Major
Buyer radar
2017

Best year of the gen: CBS and Euro 4 added on a proven Honda.

GOOD PICK