Honda SS125A

The Honda SS125A is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1967 through 1969.

Honda SS125

1969 Honda SS125
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1967–1969[1]
Assembly	Japan
Predecessor	Honda CS125
Successor	Honda CB125, CB125K
Class	Standard
Engine	124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled SOHC parallel twin
Bore / stroke	44 mm × 41 mm (1.7 in × 1.6 in)[2]
Compression ratio	9.4:1[2]
Power	13 PS (9.6 kW) @ 10,000 or 10,500 rpm[3]
Ignition type	Six volt points
Transmission	4-speed manual[1]
Frame type	Pressed steel "T-bone" type frame
Suspension	Front: telescopic front fork Rear: twin shocks
Brakes	Single leading shoe drum front and rear
Tires	Front: 2.75 x 17 Rear: 2.75 x 17 [2]
Weight	105 kg (231 lb)[2] (dry)
Fuel capacity	8.2 L (1.8 imp gal; 2.2 US gal)[2]
Oil capacity	1.2 L (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal)[2]

The SS125A was based on the Japan-only Honda CS125 along with two other variants, the CD125 and the CL125A, all three of which shared many common components with the CS125. The larger capacity CD175 was also similar in design, up to 1969, although with a more touring-oriented styling.

Although the variants shared common components, many were unique to this range and, combined with the relatively short production run, can make spare parts difficult to obtain today. Certain items, such as silencers (mufflers) for the low slung exhaust[1] are very rare and command a premium when sold.

In spite of its stylish appearance,[4][5] the motorcycle was criticised for lack of performance,[6] and was effectively superseded by the CB125 in 1971.