Honda SS125A

Honda SS125

1969 Honda SS125
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1967–1969
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)
Compression ratio	9.4:1
Power	13 PS (9.6 kW) @ 10,000 or 10,500 rpm
Ignition type	Six volt points
Transmission	4-speed manual
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
Weight	105 kg (231 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity	8.2 L (1.8 imp gal; 2.2 US gal)
Oil capacity	1.2 L (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal)

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

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 are very rare and command a premium when sold.

In spite of its stylish appearance, the motorcycle was criticised for lack of performance, and was effectively superseded by the CB125 in 1971.

The SS125A had 17 inch wheels; the front rim was either 1.4 inches or 1.6 inches wide while the rear rim was 1.6 inches wide. The 124 cc twin cylinder engine was basically same as the earlier CA95/CB92 layout, using the left side of the engine for the timing chain to the camshaft. It used a Keihin Seiki vacuum carburetor, as opposed to the earlier engines, which were equipped with a slide valve type. The home market (Japan) version was built using a 180 degree crankshaft, as opposed to the 360 degree layout in the U.S.models.