Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
You bet. I've been reading everything I can on this 125 Hunter. Going to look at a clean CT110 on Friday and if we can agree on a price I might get that but if not I'll probably wait until they bring this new one into the States. After all that back and forth in the small dual purpose motorcycle thread this is exactly what I'm looking for.


From the little bit of research I've done on the new model it looks to be about 60-70 lbs heavier than the original CT90 and not a commensurate increase in power. With the difference in cost you could buy a used early model and rebuild the thing to your liking (including big bore kit 125cc) and probably have an overall better performing bike for less money. At least that is the plan I'm following after picking up two older CT90's last year that are in different stages of needed repair. Just make sure that CT110 is the right year for the dual range tranny. I think 1980 was the one year they skipped it.

Be interesting to see what parts/assemblies from the new bike will fit on the older models. Disc brakes might be a nice thing to have on an older bike.

Here's one source of info. that has a full spec. sheet
https://www.hondaprokevin.com/2021-honda-ct125-hunter-cub-release-date-announcement-accessories

2021 Honda CT125 Hunter Cub Specifications (Japan spec)
CT125
model Honda 2BJ-JA55
Overall length (mm) 1,960
Overall width (mm) 805
Overall height (mm) 1,085
Wheelbase (mm) 1,255
Minimum ground clearance (mm) ★ 165
Seat height (mm) ★ 800
Vehicle weight (kg) 120
Riding capacity (person) Two
Fuel consumption rate * 1
(km / L) Reported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism:
Fuel economy value * 2
(km / h) 61.0 (60) <2 passengers>
WMTC mode value ★
(class) * 3 67.2 (Class 1) <1 person riding>
Minimum turning radius (m) 1.9
Engine model JA55E
Engine type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder
Total displacement (cm³) 124
Inner diameter x stroke (mm) 52.4 × 57.9
Compression ratio ★ 9.3
Maximum output (kW [PS] / rpm) 6.5 [8.8] / 7,000
Maximum torque (N ・ m [kgf ・ m] / rpm) 11 [1.1] / 4,500
Fuel supply device type Electronic <Electronic control fuel injection device (PGM-FI)>
Starting method ★ Self-type (kick-type)
Ignition device type ★ Full transistor battery ignition
Lubrication method ★ Combined pumping and spraying type
Fuel tank capacity (L) 5.3
Clutch type ★ Wet multi-plate coil spring type
Transmission type Constant mesh 4-stage return *
Gear ratio 1st speed 2.500
2nd speed 1.550
3rd speed 1.150
4 speed 0.923
Reduction ratio (primary ★ / 2-order) 3.350 / 2.785
Caster angle (degree) ★ 27 ° 00´
Trail (mm) ★ 80
tire Previous 80 / 90-17M / C 44P
rear 80 / 90-17M / C 44P
Brake type Before / after Hydraulic disc
Suspension system Previous Telescopic type
rear Swing arm type
Frame format backbone


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