| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Honda Custom 125 |
| Parent company | Honda |
| Production | 1982–2002 |
| Successor | Honda CA125 Rebel |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 124 cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder |
| Transmission | 5-speed chain driven |
| Suspension | oil damped twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Weight | 139 kg (310 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal) |
The CM125 is a parallel twin cylinder air-cooled OHC four-stroke cruiser motorcycle introduced by Honda in 1982. The tall engine combines the bottom end of the squat CD125 Benly motor with the high cylinder head of the sportier CB125T.
The design uses popular North American cruiser styling and copies features found on larger cruisers. The CM125 has high handlebars, megaphone silencers, a teardrop-shaped petrol tank and a stepped seat. More chromium- plated and polished alloy parts are found on this model than on the CB125 and CD125 models. The ignition lock is situated between the instrumentation, which consists of two binnacles containing a speedometer and a set of three warning lights (neutral, turn, high beam). The same key activates the steering lock and a plastic tool box situated under the off-side side panel. The drum brakes are actuated by a cable in front and a rod in the rear.
The appearance of this model, heightened by its twin cylinder engine, meant it enjoyed particular popularity in the United Kingdom, where learner motorcyclists are by law restricted to machines of 125 cc and below until they pass their riding test and obtain a full licence.
The CM125 Custom was eventually replaced by the Honda CA125 Rebel custom model.